that moment on, such evening designs have become more and more creative, experimental and eccentric – and more expensive. At the same time, such rings have evidenced the growing imagination and freedom in the world of luxurious jewellery. A single glance shows the wonder of Chopard's newest Happy Valentine collection. Its adorable heart-shaped ring, with its striking stone and tremendous number of diamonds, leaves no doubt as to the direction these cocktail gems are taking. Victoire de Castellane, the designer of Dior's Fine Jewellery collection, is another trendsetter. She travels the world in search of unique stones. After finding inspiration in certain gems, she proceeds to turn them into incredibly sizeable creations. That there should always be a large precious stone at a cocktail ring's base is something all jewellers can agree upon. William Welstead, famed for his unconventional choice of gems, notes: “Women have of late become much less conservative. They buy their jewellery with genuine love and want therefore a piece reflecting their own personality. They have no fear of experimentation and they ever more intensely yearn for colours.” Welstead's Marquesa collection – with each ring garnished with diamond butterflies adorned with the rarest gems – is also proof of this. It instantly tells you that Welstead has perfect insight into his female customers. Does he know you, as well? Are you also increasingly demanding, seeking genuine novelties in jewellery? Are you also emphasising exquisite craftsmanship, gem quality, extraordinary dexterity and design? No wonder. Without women like you these fairy tale cocktail rings would never enthral us as they do.
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01. H. Stern, kolekcia Power rings, 18kt brúsené zlato, kremeň, cena na vyžiadanie; 02. Piaget, Magic Gardens of Piaget, 18kt žlté zlato, citrin a diamanty, cena na vyžiadanie; 03. Pomelato, kolekcia Sirene, ružové zlato, rodolity, 7 275 €. 01. H. Stern, Ring in 18k brushed yellow gold with quartz, price per request; 02. Piaget, Magic Gardens of Piaget ring, 18ct yellow gold, citrine set with diamonds, price per request; 03. Pomelato, Sirene collection, pink gold, rhodolits, € 7 275.
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