Works of Art: Why We’re In Love With Boghossian’s New Bracelets Collection
The Maison’s history has been shaped by combining rare and exceptional gemstones with unusual designs- and their latest creations are no exception
Inspired by both artifacts and history this new collection is the continuation of one of the most emblematic creation of Boghossian: The Manuscript Bracelet (sold at Christies HK in 2018, and fetched the world record price per carat for coloured diamond bracelet). Boghossian’s newest collection is simply awe-inspiring.
From 15th century tiles in Iznik, Turkey to decorative architectural tilework from the Middle Ages, such works of art are rarely intertwined with jewellery. After sifting through these exquisite treasures, four pieces of art were chosen from the Near East – the spiritual home of Boghossian– each with its own particular character.
Iznik Rouge and Iznik Vert
Iznik is a small historic town located on the eastern shore of the lake Iznik, in the regionof Anatolia, in Turkey. From the 15th Century onwards, pottery in the town of Iznik flourished as a result of royal patronage. The femininity and elegance of flowing and intertwined leaves and flowers were seemingly made for jewellery design.
The Iznik Rouge and Iznik Vert were an interpretation of motifs taken from Iznik tiles. Old mine Burmese rubies and an exquisite flower shaped emerald initiated the colour scheme. Boghossian would abandon the original turquoise of ochre scheme favored by the traditional potters, and ultimately create Iznik Rouge and Iznik Vert.
Safavid
The Safavid Empire, founded in the 16th Century, introduced a new chapter of modernity in Persian history, by promoting excellence across several artistic disciplines, from metalwork and painting, to textiles and carpets. in metalwork, painting, and in textiles and carpets manufactures. The inspiration for the Safavid bracelet was more indirect. A sumptuous Midnight Blue Burmese sapphire has given an antique-mother of pearl border of tremendous intricacy. Calligrapher corner elements complete the design, reiterated again in the woven oriental pearl bands.
Andalusia
The last of the carpet bracelets was named Andalusia after the name given to the Iberian Peninsula by its Muslim rulers during the Middle Ages. Here the most enduring influence of Islamic art can be found in their decorative architectural tilework or azulejos. The design of this bracelet inspired by a visit in the wonderful Azulejos Museum in Lisbon, tries to capture the visual delight of the mulit-levelled, intertwining and interlocking geometric shapes that are seen in these tiles interpreted with white jadeites.
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