Cover Jewelmer unveils the Objets d’Art collection, a fusion of high art and high jewellery (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
Jewelmer unveils the Objets d’Art collection, a fusion of high art and high jewellery (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
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Inspired by the four elements, these one-of-a-kind pieces reflect Jewelmer’s aptitude and excellence
Jewelmer unveils a new tribute to the South Sea Pearl with their Objets d’Art collection. Blurring the lines between jewellery and collectible art, these extraordinary creations meld high art, defined by cultivated taste, and high jewellery, the pinnacle expression of a jeweller’s artistry. These pieces do not simply function as ornamental accessories but are meant to be showcased—whether atop a credenza, tucked inside a glass cabinet, or nestled on a vanity table.
Each four one-of-a-kind pieces took five years to create and is inspired by the universal elements—fire, air, earth, and water—all designed around the rare South Sea pearl. These exclusive creations were crafted to reach past mere adornment, becoming an ode to nature’s harmony and Jewelmer’s legacy.
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Above The ‘Air’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
Above The ‘Air’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
The ‘Air’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
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Above The ‘Earth’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
Above The ‘Earth’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
The ‘Earth’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
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The ‘Air’ creation is an ethereal design, characterised by delicate silver tendrils that seem to float weightlessly, accented by soft blue details. The piece can be taken apart and transformed into a striking necklace, embodying the element’s subtle strength and invisible power.
‘Earth’, its elemental counterpart, pays homage to nature’s quiet stability. It features a diminutive owl nestled within a hollowed tree. The creature’s body is fashioned from a luminous white pearl, while vibrant green gemstones form the leaves. Crafted to transform into a necklace, it represents the element’s grounded essence.
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Above The ‘Water’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
Above The ‘Water’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
The ‘Water’ piece from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
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Above The ‘Fire’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
Above The ‘Fire’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
The ‘Fire’ creation from Jewelmer’s Objets d’Art collection (Photo: Courtesy of Jewelmer)
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‘Water’ takes after the fluid grace of its element, mimicking the ripple effect of a drop meeting the surface. Lapis lazuli, crystal quartz, and an array of sapphires evoke water’s ever-changing movement. Both serene and powerful, it evokes an ability to flow and shape.
Meanwhile, ‘Fire’ captures the intensity of its namesake, with a design inspired by the shifting colours of an open flame. A brilliant pave of blue gemstones transition into a deep red and at its heart lies a baroque golden South Sea pearl, glowing like an ember.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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