When 1922 Meets 2022
After a long period of uncertainty, a cautious sense of optimism has begun to permeate the world, offering up hope that the coming year will bring the same frenetic energy of the Jazz Age. And it’s a hope that’s echoed by the movers and shakers of the bijoux world, too. Here, special effects artist Clara Lim imagines an ethereal series of liminal spaces inhabited by this year’s most stunning pieces.
The Art Deco sensibilities of this ring from Harry Winston's New York Collection reflect the verve of the city that the jeweller’s eponymous founder grew up in.
Central Park Mosaic Ring in platinum with sapphires, aquamarines, emeralds and diamonds, Harry Winston.
Inspired by the tiles in the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Bulgari's sinuous Divas' Dream necklace brings with it an energy that's equal parts decadent and classy.
Divas' Dream necklace in mother of pearl with rubies, Bvlgari.
With its delicate, bejewelled vines, this necklace from Tiffany & Co. offers up visions of a balmy night on an immemorial Grecian hilltop.
Tiffany Victoria® Vine East West Pendant in rose gold with diamonds, Tiffany & Co.
“Our animals are never aggressive, they are always very gentle, and they reflect the personality of their wearer,” says Boucheron Creative Director Claire Choisne of the house’s menagerie of animals, including this immortalised hummingbird.
Hopi the Hummingbird ring in white gold with aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds, Boucheron.
Like an ingenue ready to take to the stage, Cartier’s Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch stands poised and eager to welcome the coming year.
Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in pink gold with diamonds, Cartier.
The lotus flower is regarded as a symbol of rebirth and regeneration across many different cultures, making this dazzling ring from Van Cleef & Arpels an apt pick for the new year.
Lotus Between the Finger ring, 4 flowers, in white gold with diamonds, Van Cleef & Arpels.
