Category: Jewelry
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[Van Cleef & Arpels] Flowerlace in Yellow Gold : When a Flower Is Built, Not Decorated
The flower has always been one of the most fundamental languages of Van Cleef & Arpels.If Alhambra functions as a symbol—almost a graphic sign—Flowerlace belongs to a different register altogether. It does not signify. It forms. The newly introduced Flowerlace Yellow Gold collection marks a quiet but meaningful shift. Rather than extending the maison’s traditional…
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[Cartier Love Unlimited] When an Icon Learns to Flow
Cartier has always understood the power of ritual.For decades, the Love bracelet was not merely worn—it was performed.The screwdriver, the tightening of screws, the deliberate act of locking something in place. Love, in this language, was firm, sealed, and intentional. Love Unlimited marks a subtle but meaningful shift in that narrative. This is not a…
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[Tiffany Knot Collection] Tension, Structure, and the Age of Choosing Form
When I first encountered the Tiffany Knot collection, my reaction was unexpectedly honest. Had I been a few years younger, I might have bought it without hesitation. Knot is not a ribbon softened by sentiment.It is a ribbon translated into metal—held in place by tension rather than tenderness. This review examines the Tiffany Knot collection…
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[Van Cleef & Arpels] Structure Before Ornament: Reading Fleurs de Hawaii
Unlike Alhambra or Frivole, which rely on symmetry and instantly recognizable motifs, Fleurs de Hawaii adopts a petal-based, asymmetrical floral structure. The flower is not presented as a flat emblem, but as something caught in motion—more breeze than bloom. Viewed from the side, the pieces reveal subtle curvature and volume that are not immediately visible…