At the time of writing, Gucci’s high jewellery boutique has just debuted
at Place Vendôme, Paris, in the midst of Couture Week. A few months
back at Baselworld, the wide array of Gucci fine jewellery on showcase
was, on hindsight, a timely precursor of the luxury fashion brand’s
foray into haute joaillarie territory. Not just revealing authenticity of
being aligned to maestro Alessandro Michele’s refreshed brand vision
and narrative, Gucci’s exploits in the world of jewellery also attest to
innovation and creativity now running free-flow in the House.
Extending its GG Running fine jewellery collection, Gucci riffs on
a set of rings and hoop earrings, to good effect. The pieces elicit
romance and eclecticism, woven together with the GG detail that
harks back to an archival design from the 1970’s, a defining era of the
House. Starting from a foundation of 18k white and yellow gold and
diamonds, both the ultra-fine, delicate earrings and ring offer partial
and full-diamond options.
Where the yellow gold hoop earrings, available in two different
sizes, come embellished with a diamond-encrusted GG, the white
gold variation is wholly diamond-studded for more glimmer.
Unconventional yet totally fetching, the uber-slim GG Running
rings highlight the Gucci’s flair for details. The graceful criss-cross
Bling Ring
silhouette with three variations of diamond accents gives off a dainty,
geometric look, which easily complements other jewellery when
worn together.Gucci’s signature floral pattern offers the Gucci Flora fine jewellery
collection a perpetual reference in a nod to the power and beauty of
nature. The selection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings in
18k white gold are embellished not just with diamonds, but feminine
flowers, bows and pearls, with the GG motif as an unmistakable
Gucci stamp.In the collection are two delicate chain necklaces and bracelets with a
floral-shaped diamond centerpiece and a GG-motif at the clasp. The
chains of one of the necklaces and bracelets are decorated with pearl
beads for a slightly more ostentatious vibe.There are two ring iterations for Gucci Flora: a between-the-finger
design featuring the GG detail and a floral motif; and a diamond-
studded flower ring, perfect to wear together or individually. Echoing
the asymmetry trend in earrings, Gucci Flora’s interpretations
artistically combine diamond-encrusted flowers with the GG detail,
juxtaposed with pearls as lovely punctuations.L’OF F IC I EL BIjoux
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Marking a glittering presence at Baselworld 2019, Gucci’s latest
bejewelled designs are at their most covetable and lust-worthy
Words Tan Siok Hoon