Jewellery designs inspired by the untamed beauty of wildlife motifs, the grandeur of statement gemstones and the timeless allure of Chinese aesthetics are captivating jewellery enthusiasts worldwide.

Bejewelled wildlife

Beloved animal-inspired pieces continue to capture the fancy of buyers. New collections featuring a dazzling leopard or a colourful bird are testament to this. Hong Kong brand Rich and Rare is offering the animal-themed Artisan Collection, a highlight of which is an 18-karat white gold pendant depicting a majestic horse adorned with delicate roses. The textured piece with a Florentine finish features two sapphires as the horse’s eyes while its hair alongside the rose accents shine with carved onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds.

Big gems

More and more jewellers are embracing the use of oversized gems in their latest creations. A perfect example is Gübelin Jewellery’s new cocktail ring adorned with a breathtaking purplish-red spinel of over 9 carats from Tanzania. Flanked by two pear-shaped mandarin garnets in a red gold band and embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, the ring is a true statement of luxury and sophistication.

Chinese aesthetics

Drawing influences from the rich heritage of Chinese artistry, Boghossian’s recently unveiled Palace Voyages high jewellery collection blends oriental elegance with western sophistication. A standout piece is the Tranquil Magnolia necklace. It showcases a unique jadeite design mirroring contrasting geometric forms found in the bamboo marquetry. A mother-of-pearl flower sits at the centre, taking inspiration from the traditional Chinese motif of a blossoming branch. These elements are further complemented by an oval diamond and strands of natural pearls and white jade beads.