Elite Traveler Spring 2023

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Chanel From the high jewelry collection by Chanel, these stunning white-and yellow diamond earrings are a wonderful re fl ection of nature’s geometry, all masterfully crafted and gem set. The Soleil Dore earrings are set in 18-karat yellow gold using a combination of diamond settings, including six round colorless diamonds in bezel settings. At the tip of the center and longest sunray dangles an oval-cut diamond on each earring weighing anywhere from 1.55 to 1.6 carats each (carat weights vary on each pair of earrings). Price upon request, chanel.com

Birks Birks has roots in Montreal and regularly draws its inspiration from surrounding nature and its rich history. This architecturally intricate tricolor gold ring is part of the brand’s Dare to Dream collection, which takes inspiration from the geometric patterns on the ceiling of the fi rst store Henry Birks opened in 1879. The ring consists of a band of white gold on one side and rose gold on the other. Between them is a row of diamonds (totaling 1.00 carats) and an open-worked labyrinth motif in yellow gold — all yielding an adventurous story of depth, openness and beauty . $9,000, available at Maison Birks, Montreal, maisonbirks.com

Mikimoto From the legendary pearl house of Mikimoto, this Jardin Mystérieux Conch Pendant necklace is all about indulging in fantasy. The romantic necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold and forms a diamond-set pendant with diamond tassels. Atop the pendant is an exotic green vine made of green diamonds that culminates in a fl ower bud created using the incredibly rare conch pearl (0.61 carats). In addition to the rare green diamonds, the pendant is set with 3.28 carats of diamonds (109 diamonds) and 2.41 carats (29 stones) of garnets. Price upon request, mikimoto.com

Assael From Assael, these Turquoise and Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl earrings are part of the brand’s Modernist collection and boast jewels from around the world. Creative and daring, the earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold, and each is set with three gold South Sea pearls measuring between 9.0 and 12.0 mm in diameter. The two turquoise half-moons on each earring (for a total of four pieces) are from the Sonoran desert in Mexico and weigh a total of 28 carats. $14,000, available at Neiman Marcus, assael.com

Gra ff London-based House of Gra ff considers itself an “interpreter of secrets” in that it can take an exquisite diamond and bring out the best of the stone. While this Princess Butter fl y watch is technically a watch and not a piece of jewelry, Gra ff master artisans — and most high-jewelry lovers — would beg to di ff er. The stunning butter fl y bracelet is set with 942 pink and white diamonds weighing 16.18 carats. The ultimate statement of femininity, the butter fl y wings part at the center to reveal a pink mother-of-pearl watch dial surrounded by diamonds. Price upon request, gra ff .com