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Nathalie Jean 6.36ct Diamond2 Lotus&Honey RhodiumPlated Sterling Silver Earrings

$5,362.65
£4,044.23
€5,790.12VAT Included
CA$7,647.12
A$7,840.83
CHF 4,467.42
MX$99,807.09
NOK 51,315.03
SEK 53,540.07
DKK 36,186.89

About the Item

An attempt to “poeticize science” is the best way to describe this limited edition of five asymmetrical pair of earrings. It traces its inspiration to the observation of the deep-green lotus leaves floating on a pool within the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. As the leaves moved, tiny water droplets bounced around on their hydro-repellent surface and gathered into nearly perfectly spherical-shaped bigger drops of various sizes. Experimenting further, by pouring honey, a more viscous liquid, onto a lotus leaf, even stranger, more elaborately sinuous and endlessly morphing domed shapes appear. The phenomenon, known as the Lotus Effect, not only provided the name of the new contemporary set of jewelry, Lotus & Honey, but also inspired its forms. The meandering, metallic elements appear to flow gracefully like liquid, creating an effortless impression of mellifluous movement. Rhodium-plated sterling silver was used for a maximum water-like translucency. Interspersed are gemstones that sparkle like water droplets dancing in the midday sun. As always, each piece is handmade in Milan to the highest level of craftsmanship with a spellbindingly meticulous attention-to-detail. The earrings are lithely articulated thanks to intricate, quasi-invisible hinges, while the Diamond2 gemstones (6.36 total carat weight, G color, VS clarity) are set in an innovative cross between a prong and a bezel, with a dome-shaped back that readily evokes beads of liquid. The pairing of silver and Diamond2 is a nod to jewellery tradition. The combination, which may appear unusual nowadays, was very common in the first part of the 19th century. White gold had not been invented and platinum was not used for jewellery. So, if you wanted to prevent the beauty of precious stones being diminished in the yellow glow of the candles, silver with its bright white colour was the only option. For pierced ears. Long earring dimensions: width 22mm, height 86mm, depth 11mm. Short earring dimensions: width 31mm, height 63mm, depth 12mm. Lotus & Honey Drop Necklace is available on 1stdibs as well.

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