Van Cleef & Arpels combined an exceptional rough diamond with state of the art planning and inspiring jewelry design to create 25 stunning mystery set pieces, all with diamonds cut from the same rough stone.
Chapter #5:
In this final installment covering Legend of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels we’ll show you Collerette Mystérieuse Necklace, Chevron Mystérieux Necklace, Chevron Mystérieux Earrings, Lacis Mystérieux Ring and the Ornement Mystérieux Clip.
See previous chapters
- IGI GemBlog: Legend Of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels, Chapter 1
- IGI GemBlog: Legend Of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels, Chapter 2
- IGI GemBlog: Legend Of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels, Chapter 3
- IGI GemBlog: Legend Of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels, Chapter 4
Creation #21: Collerette Mysterieuse Necklace
Like a couture-inspired collar, this graphic necklace drapes lightly on the neck.
Alternating rows of diamonds and Traditional Mystery Set rubies, it is edged with a line of pink sapphires and square-cut diamonds that evoke delicate lace.
The 51.14 and 10.52 carat center diamonds and gouaché design of the Collerette Mystérieuse transformable necklace.
Creation #22: Chevron Mysterieux Necklace
One of the key pieces in the collection, the Chevron Mystérieux necklace is inspired by 1950s fashion and the crossover collars that were popular on evening gowns at that time. Three majestic pear-cut diamonds of generous size drip from this colorful composition.
31.24, 12.18, and 12.07 carat center diamonds and gouaché design of the Chevron Mystérieux transformable necklace
Creation #23: Chevron Mysterieux Earrings
In keeping with the Maison’s tradition of transformable jewelry, the Chevron Mystérieux necklace offers six options for metamorphosis. For example, the central motif can be slipped onto a chain and the other two diamonds can be used to adorn earrings.
Creation #24: Lacis Mystérieux ring
The graphic lines of the emerald-cut diamonds, of 2.36 and 1.54 carats, reveal all the purity and brilliance of the material.
The piece is enhanced by a carefully openworked setting to let the light through
Creation #25: Ornement Mysterieux clip
The rich history of the Maison’s ribbon clips is embodied in the Ornement Mystérieux clip’s design, which incorporates 21 D IF type IIa round diamonds, weighing 12.09 carats in total.
The piece is rooted in this tradition, with lines based on historical creations such as 1928’s Noeud brooch or the Mystery Set jewels of the 1980s.
Sibling Stones, Grouped by Design
The Lesotho Legend
At a weight of 910 carats, the Lesotho Legend was the fifth largest rough diamond ever mined. It also ranked among the highest quality crystals ever recovered, with prestigious Type IIa chemical composition and D color. Meticulous analysis of the rough crystal with modern technology and experienced advice from a master diamond cutter culminated in the ‘birth’ of 67 polished diamonds.
Congratulations Van Cleef & Arpels. Stunning.
See full coverage: Legend Of Diamonds, 25 Mystery Set Jewels on the Van Cleef & Arpels website.
