The animal kingdom is an endless source of inspiration for both designers and jewellery collectors. This in turn, has spun intricate gem-studded pieces that appeal to the child in all of us. From Chanel and Tiffany & Co, to Cartier these 10 adorable examples will charm animal-lovers’ hearts.
Story originally appeared in Hong Kong Tatler November 2017.

Above Credit: Boucheron
Boucheron
Husky ring set with an antique cushion-cut Burmese sapphire surrounded by diamonds, spinels and sapphires.

Above Credit: Boucheron
Boucheron
Raccoon ring set with diamonds, sapphires, onyx and wood.

Above Credit: Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co
Schlumberger Butterfly clip in platinum and yellow gold with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and turquoise

Above Credit: Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co
Schlumberger Cricket clip in yellow gold and platinum with sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and a pink sapphire eye

Above Credit: Cartier
Cartier
Panthère de Cartier necklace made with sapphire beads and a panther set with diamonds, sapphire, onyx and emeralds

Above Credit: Cartier
Cartier
High Jewellery collection parrot ring watch in 18K white gold set with onyx, emerald and diamonds

Above Credit: Chanel
Chanel
Lion Vénitien earrings in white gold set with brilliant- and pear-cut diamonds

Above Credit: Chanel
Chanel
Lion Rugissant bracelet in white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds and carved onyx

Above Credit: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
Lucky Animals Cat clip in yellow gold, onyx and tiger’s eye; Lucky Animals

Above Credit: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
Lucky Animals Dog clip in yellow gold set with white mother-of-pearl and onyx




