The Power of Paraiba

Paraiba tourmaline is quickly becoming one of the most sought‑after gemstones in jewellery

Chopard Precious Lace necklace in white gold and titanium set with Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds;

Van Cleef & Arpels Vagues Mystérieuses clip in white gold set with Paraiba tourmalines, sapphires and diamonds;

Harry Winston Ruddy Duck earrings in platinum set with Paraiba tourmalines, yellow sapphires, garnets and diamonds

French jewellery maison Van Cleef & Arpels has rolled out a new butterfly-inspired series set with turquoise and diamonds. The Between the Finger ring design showcases the motif in the most natural, organic way, as if two butterflies have just alighted on the wearer’s hand.

Van Cleef & Arpels Two Butterfly earring in yellow and white gold set with diamonds, and pendant and ring in yellow and white gold set with turquoise and diamonds

Small Talk

ALICE BASTEGUIAN

Inspired by pop art, this jeweller founded Los Angeles-based brand Alice Pierre alongside her brother

Tell us about your most treasured piece of jewellery.

For my 16th birthday, my grandmother gave me one of her rings, which had been made by my grandfather. He made it using textured yellow gold, and it has a turquoise marquise centre stone. It’s beautiful and has profoundly influenced my obsession with textured jewellery.

How and why is your Disco collection inspired by Roy Lichtenstein’s Sunrise?