- Cushion-shaped spinels, 25.90 carats total - Enhanced by brilliant-cut diamonds, 3.59 carats total - 18K white gold - Signed Michele della Valle with maker's mark, numbered - Length 7.6 cm
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“It is the gemstone that captures my attention and that, somehow, chooses me. It can be because of its colour, but also because of a particular cut or even because of what could commonly be considered a “defect,” which instead becomes a necessary element once the jewel is complete. I start from a detail that strikes my imagination, a spark that triggers the creative process. If I really must express myself [regarding] the stone I prefer……” Michele della Valle
Based in Geneva, Italian-born della Valle creates poetic designs from vibrant and colourful treasures composed of alluring gemstones. Drawing thematic inspirations through his love of opera - captivating forest green emeralds, glowing red spinels and ocean blues sapphires are the familiar colours in his creations.
A celebrated contemporary jeweller who is renowned for his bold colour combinations, he continues to push boundaries and continues to create jewels that reflect his whimsical imagination and vivacity for life.
是寶石吸引了我的注意力,並以某種方式,選擇了我。或是因其顏色,亦或是某個特定的切割,又或因被認為「缺陷」的特征,一旦此珠寶作品完成,它就成為一個必要的元素。我的創作起於一個激發我想象力的細節,始於一個迸發創作過程的火花。如果我真的必須表達我自己(關於)我喜歡的石頭……—Michele della Valle
- Cushion-shaped spinels, 25.90 carats total - Enhanced by brilliant-cut diamonds, 3.59 carats total - 18K white gold - Signed Michele della Valle with maker's mark, numbered - Length 7.6 cm