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- South China Morning Post
Style Edit: De Beers' bold Forces of Nature haute joaillerie collection features 58 stunning pieces inspired by the animals of southern Africa – from the mesmerising leopard to the majestic lion
De Beers Jewellers has unveiled chapter two of Forces of Nature, its largest ever haute joaillerie collection. This extraordinary series of 58 one-of-a-kind jewels is presented in eight sets, each dedicated to a majestic animal native to southern Africa – a region that holds a special significance to De Beers as the source of
its exceptional diamonds , and an area where the house supports conservation through its Building Forever programme.
Forces of Nature explores the beauty and power of the lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, rhinoceros, leopard, greater kudu and zebra, and celebrates a particular quality in each animal, from fortitude and magnetism to tenderness and stability. The pieces incorporate rough and polished diamonds in a dazzling variety of shapes and colours, expertly set to maximise their brilliance. Many pieces are transformable, with detachable elements offering versatility.
Jewellery from the De Beers Forces of Nature collection's Dignity set. Photo: Handout
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A symbol of nobility and watchful guardianship, the lion is the inspiration behind the Protection set. The Protection necklace is a dramatic piece with a 5.40-carat fancy intense yellow oval-shaped diamond at its centre, surrounded by a voluminous mane of pavé-set diamonds and gold beads. Strung from a necklace comprising five rows of gold spheres, the oval medallion is attached to a tassel of rough yellow and polished white diamonds, their earthy hues evoking the southern African savannah. The tassel is detachable and can be worn on a separate brooch.
De Beers Forces of Nature collection Protection necklace. Photo: Handout
The Protection cocktail ring sees a superb 4.32-carat cushion-cut fancy intense yellow diamond surrounded by an abundance of gold beads and diamonds. The ring includes hidden details such as pear-shaped diamonds within the split shank and intricate openwork on the reverse.
De Beers Forces of Nature collection Protection cocktail ring, inspired by the lion. Photo: Handout
Meanwhile, the Tenderness set pays homage to the elephant's gentle nature and famous capacity for lifelong affection. The Tenderness Masterpiece drop necklace is centred around a phenomenal 7.02-carat pear-shaped internally flawless diamond from De Beers' Natural Works of Art collection. The rare treasure is suspended from a vibrant pink oval-shaped diamond on a supple collar of step-cut and round brilliant diamonds. The delicate pink hue evokes eternal love, while the collar culminates in a motif reminiscent of two elephant trunks intertwined.
De Beers Forces of Nature collection's Tenderness pendant necklace. Photo: Handout
