Editorial: Flowers for those who want to see them
Creative Direction and Jewellery Styling: Karina Rikun & Katerina Perez // Photographer: Tom Claisse @ Almakarina Photo Agency www.almakarina.com
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. – Henri Matisse
Chanel Sunset Camelia Brooch in white and rose gold with 3.07 ct Padparadscha sapphire, opals and diamonds
Mellerio Dits Meller Luxuriante ring with a sapphire and diamonds from the Medicis collection
Cindy Chao Butterfly Earrings in diamonds from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection
Piaget Rose Necklace with 527 diamonds totalling 47.36ct
Fly brooch by Buccellati in openwork white gold, “rigato” engraved, set with a pearl and 108 rose-cut diamonds; Van Cleef&Arpels Socrate Bouquet ring with 132 round diamonds totalling 2.72 carats set in white gold
Buccellati Leaf Brooch composed of six leaves in white gold, 'segrinato' engraved, with central shiny venations in red gold, and three yellow gold flowers set with rose-cut diamonds and openwork venations
Mellerio Dits Meller Eclats de Lys brooch with pink sapphires and diamonds
Cindy Chao summer butterfly ring with diamonds, rubies and rhodolites from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection
Dior Joaillerie Pré Catelan ring with a carved amethyst and diamonds
Morphee Joaillerie Bleeding Heart brooch with pear-shaped rubellite 7.97ct, rubies, sapphires and diamonds
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Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.
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