Discover lions, peacocks and dragonflies fashioned in diamonds, sapphires and onyx
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It is said that every piece of jewellery tells a story, and in this case, we bask in the never ending tales of a living land where we follow the wise and mighty elephants while they graze through the plains of the savanna and we hide in the middle of the grasslands hunting with the king of the jungle himself.
Chopard Peacock earrings featuring emerald beads, blue sapphire cabochons, coloured diamond beads, tsavorite garnets, amethysts, orange cabochons sapphires, Paraíba tourmalines and yellow diamonds, price on request. Photo: Carlton Davis
Tiffany & Co. Dragonfly brooch in platinum, set with 6.51 carats of diamonds, price on request. Photo: Carlton Davis
Van Cleef & Arpels Zebra clip featuring spessartite garnets, onyx, turquoise and diamonds set in white gold, price on request. Photo: Carlton Davis
For this Vogue Scandinavia editorial we took nature, life, and the very essence of the animals that are here represented and we encase them forever in the alluring dazzle of precious gems and unmissable diamonds. For once, the peacock is faithfully represented and not one gram of his beauty is lost in the intricate weaving of his construction. For the first time, the firefly stopped his eternal journey only for us to be enchanted by the magical glistening of his wings; and finally, the zebra has let go of the need to blend in with the landscape and has empowered itself to take pride in its beauty and boldness.
What more could we ask from these magnificent creatures, other than for them to teach us, contrary to the chameleon, to never blend in, never dim our own light and always shine, like diamonds, pearls and fine metals, in our everyday light.
A refined reflection of our love for this planet, adorning ourselves with animals is hardly a passing fancy. These meticulously crafted incarnations embody our limitless respect for Mother Nature.
Martina Bonnier
Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Baby elephant charm with 260 pavé set diamonds totalling 1 carat, in yellow gold, €12,430. Mother elephant charm in yellow gold and 24 diamonds, €7,650. Photo: Carlton Davis
Chanel High Jewellery Lion brooch in white gold with 0.50 carat centre diamond surrounded by 314 round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 3,24 carats, price on request. Photo: Carlton Davis
Boucheron Chameleon ring set with purple, pink, orange, yellow and blue sapphires, Paraíba tourmalines and tsavorites in yellow gold, price on request. Photo: Carlton Davis
Credits:
Creative Director: Martina Bonnier
Photographer: Carlton Davis
Fashion Coordinator: Juli Molnar
Producer: Casey Murphy @ CLM
Digital Tech: Carlos Vigil
Photography Assistant: Marion Grand
Prop Stylist: Ariana Salvato
