FORMS Sapphire Diamond Demi Parure Suite

This necklace and cuff bracelet demi-parure suite presented together are a striking juxtaposition of hyper-real and abstract with gems as vivacious and delicate as nature itself. FORMS, a high jewelry house established in Hong Kong in 2010, produces fewer than 100 pieces per year—out-of-the-ordinary sculptural pieces with deceptively simple formal elements that have been reduced and distilled to essentials, so their beauty can spring forth.

The necklace features tactilely pleasing and expressive calla lilies, evocative of strong feminine qualities and tinged with 1940s glamour. Their curves and voluminous forms suggest a mysterious sensuality. The naturalistic, almost hyper-realistic depiction of the blooms look fresh and dewy. In fact, the jewelers at FORMS aim to “give their signature pieces a sense of natural weightlessness.” Mission accomplished. Crafted in 18K white gold, the necklace is set with 2,145 diamonds weighing approximately 63.18 carats total that make the calla lilies’ delicate spathes glisten, and 10 fancy sapphires weighing approximately 89.93 carats total that adorn their centers, or spadices.

The principal motif of the bracelet—completely abstracted and unexpected—isolates the spadix of the calla lily portrayed by fancy sapphires. One cannot ignore this minimalist yet spectacular artistic choice of reducing the flower to only this element. The sculptural cuff bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold adorned with 18K yellow gold veins and set with 3,300 diamonds weighing approximately 77.26 carats total. Nine fancy sapphires weighing approximately 81.50 carats total dot the bracelet with an effortless yet undeniable life force.

All sapphires which range in color from blue to purple are certified by GRS, stating that the stones are natural of Madagascar origin with no indication of thermal treatment. Four hundred smaller sapphires weighing approximately 5.32 carats commingle with the small round diamonds to create a subtly different sparkle and hue. One of the lovelier details of the necklace is how they adorn the delicate links near the clasp—pointed oval links that echo the outlines of the blooms.
Calla lilies express the idea of life and fertility, but in ancient Greek culture, the flower was thought to represent magnificent beauty. The spike inside the calla lily flower is the true flower; the outer petal part is a type of leaf. White calla lilies are said to be a good luck charm for wedded bliss. Considered in this light, the demi parure suite becomes the most unusual and memorable jewelry, imbued with all the appropriate meanings. Fragile yet strong and everlasting, the calla lily has a lilting beauty that transcends time.

Necklace measures approx. 20" in length; adjustable to 17.5" in length. Cuff measures approx. 6" inner circumference, width approx. 2.25" to 2.5" at widest point. 19 large sapphires weigh approx. 171.43 carats total. 400 smaller sapphires weigh approx. 5.32 carats total. Overall weight approx. 88grams (necklace), approx. 90 grams (bracelet), made in 18k two-tone white and yellow golds. Circa 1990s.

SKU :S1007
Category :SET
Metal :18KWG

18K White Gold

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