EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY

Dolce&Gabbana exhibited the Alta Gioielleria Collections at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition. Scrupulous choice of materials, preciousness of manufacturing and luxurious uniqueness: these creations reflect the brand’s values of craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

DOLCE&GABBANA ALTA GIOIELLERIA CREATIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE PIECES WHOSE UNIQUENESS IS GUARANTEED BY AN ENGRAVED SERIAL NUMBER AND LOGO. AFTER DISCERNING SELECTION OF THE MOST PERFECT CRYSTALS, THE DOLCE&GABBANA GEMMOLOGICAL LABORATORY ANALYSES THE STONES WITH EXTREME CARE. WHERE NECESSARY, THE GEMS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY GEMMOLOGICAL REPORTS ISSUED BY THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTES, SUCH AS GIA, HRD AND GÜBELIN. ALL JEWELLERY IS IN 18 KT GOLD.

ENAMELLED “ROSE” NECKLACE IN WHITE, PINK AND YELLOW GOLD WITH GREEN TOURMALINES, RUBIES, EMERALDS AND DIAMONDS
This original necklace in white, pink and yellow gold featuring a rosebush seems to have stepped out of the enchanted world of a fantasy story. To emphasise the distinctiveness of the design, a small cricket covered in diamonds animates the composition, lending both a naturalistic and fairytale quality to the jewel. The chromatic liveliness of the necklace is owed to modelling and enamelling – all done by hand – of several floral motifs, as well as to the pavés of rubies, diamonds and emeralds that adorn much of the vegetation. The creation is further embellished by eleven green tourmalines cut in the form of tiny leaves arranged along a thin strand of yellow gold, which in turn wraps around the rigid part of the collier in white gold. The all-around modelling of the elements that compose the jewel – from the leaves, flowers and branches to the spider – make it possible to admire the necklace from any angle, transforming it into a sculptural masterpiece of Alta Gioielleria.

“LAGOON” TOURMALINES
The jewel is part of a wonderful set that includes a necklace, a pair of earrings, a tiara, a ring and a bracelet-timepiece. The indeterminate greenblue colour of “Lagoon” tourmalines, their extraordinary brightness and the extreme difficulty of finding them has wrapped this particular gemstone in a halo of mystery, turning it into the object of desire of jewellery lovers and collectors who will go to any length to take possession of such a rarity. The mine from which they were extracted is located in the Namibian desert, where the climatic and environmental conditions are harsh. The exceptionality of this finding, then, derives both from the fact that very few raw crystals are extracted every year from this deposit, and from the enormous difficulty of putting together such a large number of “Lagoon” tourmalines with matching colour and clarity. Building the layout of an entire set can therefore be considered an extremely rare event, which has required years of hard research.

NECKLACE IN WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WITH “LAGOON” TOURMALINES AND DIAMONDS
This magnificent necklace is distinguished by the exceptionality of the ten “Lagoon” tourmalines and the more than 1,100 diamonds (of which 39 are GIA-certified) that together bring this extraordinary goldsmith’s creation to life. The necklace is further embellished with more than 1,100 diamonds, 39 of which are GIA-certified pear-shaped stones with a total weight of more than 46 carats, whose modern brilliant cut has unusual proportions that contribute to underlining the retro character and absolute uniqueness of this masterpiece of Alta Gioielleria.

BRACELET-TIMEPIECE IN WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WITH “LAGOON” TOURMALINES AND DIAMONDS
This bracelet-timepiece is distinguished by the exceptionality of the four “Lagoon” tourmalines and the more than 400 diamonds (of which one is GIA-certified) that together bring this extraordinary goldsmith’s creation to life. The watch dial covered in baguette diamonds illuminates the entire composition, while the other diamonds set around the tourmalines and the case form a slightly retro design that contributes to the absolute uniqueness of this creation.

TIARA IN WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WITH “LAGOON” TOURMALINES AND DIAMONDS
This magnificent tiara is distinguished by the exceptionality of the three “Lagoon” tourmalines and 864 diamonds that together bring this extraordinary goldsmith’s creation to life. The diamonds, which further illuminate the suggestively retro design that recalls the delicate weave of a precious lace, contribute to the absolute uniqueness of this creation.

FLOWER RING WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL EMERALD AND DIAMONDS
The ring is distinguished by an extraordinary central emerald from Colombia surrounded by baguette-cut and tapered diamonds, whose forne evokes flower petals that enhance the colour and exceptional transparency of the emerald. The absolute integrity of the central stone makes it very rare, in that it presents no delusions or fissures. In fact, it did not require oiling, a treatment normally necessary for emeralds, the majority of which are riddled with tiny cracks. The word ‘emerald’ derives from the Greek ‘smaragdos’, meaning ‘green gem’. It was known in ancient Egypt, particularly along the Red Sea where the so-called ‘mines of Cleopatra’ were located. The pharaohs and queens treasured this precious stone, which they considered a symbol of wisdom, secret knowledge and rebirth. The emerald was also held in very high regard in ancient Rome. Pliny the Elder writes extensively about its powers in his Naturalis Historia’, dainuing that gazing upon an emerald for a long time would improve one’s eyesight. The Latin historian goes on to recount how the emperor Nero would watch the gladiatorial games at the Colosseum through a green emerald lens, so as not to tire his eyes.

“PARAIBA” TOURMALINES AND DIAMONDS
It took ten years to find and assemble such a large number of gemstones with a uniformity of colour, clarity and cut. And who knows how long it would take to repeat such an extraordinary endeavour. Finding tourmalines of such incredible luminosity, vividness, and a minimum weight of 2.04 carats in a mine in Mozambique is a one-of-a-kind event. The spectacular colour of the gemstone is due to the combination of manganese and copper, an element that is found only in these particular tourmalines and that gives the crystal its coveted turquoise blue. The name “Paraiba” comes from the Brazilian state where a deposit of these gemstones was first found in 1987. In 2001, new tourmaline mines were discovered in equatorial Africa with a chemical composition of the subsoil very similar to that of the South American state, demonstrating that the phenomenon of continental drift is a tangible reality: indeed, the brilliant African “Paraiba” stones composed of manganese and copper were created under the same conditions as the Brazilian ones, before the two continents separated. It is for this reason that it is so difficult to visually distinguish the origin of these legendary gemstones, whose exceptional luminosity can only be appreciated after faceting, when the stone shows a rare glow that makes it shine even in low light.

NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD WITH EXCEPTIONAL MOZAMBICAN “PARAIBA” TOURMALINES AND DIAMONDS
This stunning necklace, which is part of a wonderful parure that includes a pair of earrings and a ring, is illuminated by 17 “Paraiba” tourmalines weighing over 65 carats in total, all Gübelin-certified, and 623 diamonds. The unique beauty of the “Paraiba” tourmalines that make up this necklace is also emphasised by the sparkle of 623 diamonds, set in refined patterns with a retro flavour. And the nine GIA-certified pear-shaped diamonds, the largest of which weighs 1.71 carats, contribute further to making this a unique masterpiece of Alta Gioielleria.

“Building the layout of an entire set can therefore be considered an extremely rare event, which has required years of hard research.”

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