Virginia Fraser compiles a jewellery wish
list to complement her new autumn wardrobe
Off the cuff
Surely the most flattering adornment for
sun-kissed summer skin, this starry cuff from Pucci’s pre-a/w collection is
ideal for a hint of sparkle on those last few balmy evenings of the year. $585
(mytheresa.com)
Off
the cuff
Autumn leaves
As we head into a season of florals, take a
leaf out of Yves Saint Laurent’s book. The arum lily featured on many catwalk
pieces, and was also picked up in the jewellery collection. Ring, $495 (020
7493 1800; Ysl.com)
Autumn
leaves
The color supplements
As fashion’s love of color continues,
jewellery requires an intensity to match the look. Kenneth Jay lane’s clusters
add a finishing touch for day, while Adler’s multicolored sapphires and
rose-cut diamonds are perfect for night.
The
color supplements
Play it by ear
With hints of deep blue, notes of turquoise
or zealous tones of emerald green, four stalwarts of jewelry design offer ears
a chance to sparkle this month. Go on, spoil yourself…
Play
it by ear
Time lines
For those lucky enough to enjoy a watch for
every occasion, take your pick from these varied styles: Rolex opts for rose
gold, Dior delights with a dial that marries feathers and diamonds, Hermès
offers a citrus twist on a classic, and Piaget adds a final touch of elegance
with a brilliant-cut diamond face and sleek satin strap.
Time
lines
Lustrous lines
Elegant and alluring, these are surely the
ultimate in investment dressing. Dare to introduce your décolletage to such
tantalizing gems.
Lustrous
lines
Italian renaissance
A powerful blend of classic diamonds, with
a modern revial of pink gold and a touch of Gucci’s heritage horebit make for a
winning combination. As we turn our thoughts to a deeper seasonal palette,
jewellery becomes key. Horsebit cocktail earrings with onyx and diamonds,
$10525 (Giccitimeless.com)
Italian
renaissance
Put on the glitz
Who could ever tire of diamonds? Four
favorite picks include Patek Philippe’s grey satin-strapped Calatrava watch,
set with 54 diamonds, Bulgari’s while-gold and diamond B Zero 1 bracelet,
Harry Winston’s Caftan ring and finally, taking a more economical approach to
sparkle, Thomas Sabo’s zirconia-pavé ring.
Put
on the glitz
Ring in
If stacking was the style for S/S ’12, the
new season is about a perfect manicure paired with a bold, beautiful (not to
mention colorful) ring. Presenting some delectable treasures…
Ring
in
Perfect symmetry
Tiffany blue is taken to a whole new level
in this, the Schlum bracelet. Irresistible in its symmetrical design and vivid
use of color, it will beguile anyone who glimpses it. $ 267,430 (Tiffany.co.uk)
Perfect
symmetry
