Elite Traveler September-October 2016

DISCOVER

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Monica Rich Kosann 18K yellow gold Intuition octopus charm necklace. $7,565, available online from monicarichkosann.com

David Webb 18K gold and platinum enamel Neptune brooch with South Sea cultured pearl, yellow and white diamonds, yellow sapphires and a ruby. $49,800, David Webb in New York, + 1 844 811 9322, davidwebb.com

UNDER THE SEA Designers probed the ocean’s depths and plundered

seafaring myths for inspiration when creating these stunning jewels. David Webb brings Neptune to life in a carved yellow gold and platinum brooch, embellished with green enamel, pearls and precious stones. Monica Rich Kosann’s playful octopus has diamond eyes and swinging tentacles. London-based designer Elizabeth Gage carved a 32.80 carat aquamarine with intaglio fish in rippling water to create a stunning ring. Syna encases approximately 18 carats of turquoise in a yellow gold turtle shell, which can be worn on a chain as a necklace or as a brooch. Van Cleef & Arpels

Syna 18K yellow gold turtle pendant and brooch with 18 carats turquoise and 1.32 carats champagne diamonds. $7,650, Namrata Kothari, +1 201 336 4132, synajewels.com

showcases its skilled craftsmen with nearly 20 carats of sparkling pink sapphires and diamonds on a starfish brooch. Mother of pearl, sugilite and rock crystal, highlighted by diamonds, create mesmerizing conch shell earrings from Vhernier.

Elizabeth Gage 18K yellow gold ring, with 32.80 carats carved aquamarine. $13,500,

available online from elizabeth-gage.com

Vhernier 18K white gold Conchiglia earrings with diamonds, rock crystal, mother of pearl and sugilite. $12,900, Vhernier in New York, Daniel Morales, +1 646 343 9551, vhernier.it

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K rose gold Étoile de Mer clip with 6.31 carats diamonds and 14.74 carats pink sapphires. Price on request, Van Cleef & Arpels in New York, +1 877 826 2533, vancleefarpels.com