We featured Damien Hurst’s stunning diamond skull which reputedly sold for £50m ($100m). Opinion was divided on it’s artistic significance, but as an iconic symbol it seems to have spawned a whole genre of jewellery.
Take a look at this piece from Faith Jewellery:
Described as a “skull pendant crafted in contemporary white gold and encrusted with 26 points of real black and white diamonds.”
David Fenton of Faith Jewellery says:
“Fashion designers are continually inspiring us to be more individual, and the affordable prices of some retailers allows that to be possible. In today’s retail market, there is a growing desire to accessorise everything, so buyers’ are looking for something a bit different.”
This highly unusual couture piece designed by Elena Cantacuzène comprises a swirl of black feathers and corals.
Named the Coco 1 necklace, the designer says:
“It looks beautiful on a sleek black top.”
This is a bespoke necklace which retails for £ 2,750 ($5,500) from Reglisse.
These luxury gold and peridot chandelier earrings are beautifully crafted by Gemz and Gold to include highly intricate details.
The tear drop stones are peridot, which has a long history as a gem stone of some repute.
US Geological Survey say:
“Peridot is the best known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years. Some historians even suspect that at least some of the emeralds worn by Cleopatra were actually peridot. Much of its recent popularity can be explained by its currently being recognized as the birthstone for the month of August, people wear the stone because it is supposed to bring the wearer success, peace, and good luck.”
The specification of these earrings is as follows:
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The iPhone has rapidly become the must have gadget of it’s generation. But what about this Amosu, diamond encrusted version?
Feted as a limited edition and incorporating ethically sourced diamonds, the Amosu iPhone really is a thing of beauty. Priced at $40,000 (£20,000) it’s got to be the ultimate bling accessory.
According to Amosu:-
“Each phone is handcrafted to perfection using skilled craftsmanship, all diamonds are recyclable, which means they can be removed from one handset and then recast onto another, meaning the customer’s investment continues to shine!”
As an added touch of luxury, Amosu phones offer one year’s International Concierge Service providing access to the inaccessible, from front row seats at fashion shows, to spur of the moment chartered yachts. Perfect for VIP’s or discerning, high net worth clients alike.
The stunning Lesotho Promise diamond found last year by Gem Diamonds has been unveiled in a different guise at Graff, based in Knightsbridge, London.
The Lesotho Promise is ranked as the 15th biggest diamond ever found and weighs in at a hefty 603 carats. It has been carved up to form a stunning collection of 26 flawless diamonds.
Graff purchased the stone at auction for £6 million ($12 million). The cut stones are expected to sell for double that.
