Ornamental stones: the summer trend

Summer is the ideal season to adorn yourself with ornamental stones! Once reserved for architectural ornamentation or fine jewelry, they are now making their way into summer trends, driven by a craze for authenticity and color.

1970s solar glamour revisited

The current trend is highlighting natural materials, celebrating the imperfection, singularity, and unique character of each stone. The appeal of ornamental stones also draws on the imagination of 1970s, an era marked by innovation, boldness, and vibrant colors. Malachite, turquoise, and lapis lazuli recall the Hollywood glamour and sunny allure of this decade, while infusing contemporary jewelry with positive energy. The bold volumes and vibrant hues of these stones reawaken the sunny charm of the Riviera and the whimsy of summer fashion.

The Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels: luck in color

Symbol of luck since 1968, the Alhambra collection of Van Cleef & Arpels embodies perfectly this trend. The new creations feature materials such as malachite, carnelian, turquoise, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and onyx, selected for the intensity and homogeneity of their colors. Often associated with the brilliance of gold, yellow, pink or white, their colors are enhanced with entourage diamonds or a pearl finish for a play of luminous contrasts. 

The watches Piaget : the audacity of stone dials 

In the watchmaking world, the Maison Piaget established itself as a pioneer in the use of ornamental stones for its dials from the end of the 1960s. maison has been able to exploit the finesse of its movements to offer watches with a flamboyant aesthetic, where malachite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, opal, tiger's eye quartz or carnelian become true canvases of artistic expression on its vintage extra-thin watches. Models like theAltiplano 38 mm with malachite dial illustrate this fusion between watchmaking tradition and colorful modernity, offering unique pieces that capture the light and attract the eye with every movement.

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