TOP 5 iconic jewelry inspired by flora

Nature, and flora in particular, has always been a major source of inspiration for jewelry houses. Some collections have become true icons, reinterpreting the delicacy of petals, the strength of stems, or the poetry of gardens in precious creations. Here's an overview of the five iconic jewelry from Grandes Maisons which celebrate plant beauty.

Alhambra by Van Cleef & Arpels: luck on the surface

It is impossible to talk about jewelry inspired by flora without mentioning the collection Alhambra of Van Cleef & ArpelsLaunched in 1968, it draws its inspiration from the four-leaf clover, a universal symbol of luck and happiness. The first Alhambra necklace, composed of twenty yellow gold motifs delicately edged with gold beads, was an immediate success and became the signature of the Maison. Over the decades, the collection has been enriched with new materials and colors, while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original plant motif.

THE Camélia of Chanel, Coco's favorite flower 

The camellia is one of the most emblematic flowers of the Maison Chanel, chosen by Gabrielle Chanel for its simplicity, purity and timeless elegance. Since 1913, this stylized flower has adorned the brand's creations, and the collection Camélia today offers jewelry in gold, diamonds and even ceramic, capturing the roundness and refined geometry of the flower.

Rose de Dior: the rose, reinvented

At the house of Dior, nature is an eternal muse, and the rose is its absolute emblem. The rose, Christian Dior's favorite flower, inspires many of the collections maison, notably Rose Dior And Bois de RoseThese lines showcase the rose in all its forms, from the refined stem to the dazzling corollas, with creations branded Victoire de Castellane, which pay homage to poetry and the strength of nature. The collection Bois de Rose pays homage to the flower stem, often neglected in favor of the corolla. Victory of Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie, imagines rings, bracelets and necklaces that wrap the gold rod around the finger or wrist, sometimes punctuated with diamonds like drops of dew. ThisThis refined and contemporary interpretation of the rose celebrates the strength and delicacy of nature, while offering an avant-garde vision of floral jewelry.

Idylle Blossom, the flower Monogram from Louis Vuitton

The collection Blossom of Louis Vuitton pays homage to the flower of the Monogram, imagined by Georges-Louis Vuitton in 1896. Modern creations revisit this floral motif through rose gold, mother-of-pearl and diamonds, offering luminous and delicate jewelry that celebrates contemporary femininity.

Lily of Mellerio, the majesty of the royal lily

The lily, symbol of purity and elegance, inspired the Maison Mellerio for a collection of refined jewelry. The creations highlight the majestic shape of this flower, often associated with French royalty, through sophisticated and timeless pieces.

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