Immersing yourself into the inner world of coloured gemstones, you will find a hidden, magical world of colours, shapes and structures known as inclusions. They are both the fingerprint of each gem and serve to indicate its identity, authenticity and origin. But these internal shapes within the gem do not just offer clues to its character; they are also fascinating for their individual aesthetic appeal, said Gübelin.
The Swiss company dived deep into the interior of coloured gemstones and created the new Mystical Garden collection. Like emeralds and beryls which contain plant-like shapes within them, coloured gemstones inspired Gübelin to create this collection which includes ‘Ancient Path’ and ‘Ornament of Flowers’ lines.
The inner world of emeralds formed the basis for the ‘Ancient Path’ line, which was inspired by the shapes that are notable for the stone’s geometric structure, where nature displays its innate precision. Miniscule droplets, enclosed within the emerald as it forms, have adapted to the crystalline structure and now create an exact pattern. Designers have taken these as inspiration for earrings centred with the gem.
‘Ornament of Flowers’ line is based on the enchanting play of colours contained inside a gem. Within the gem, light is reflected by a thin liquid layer, creating a pattern that radiates in the most varied shades of colour. Under this concept, a platinum necklace centred on a 2.84-carat Colombian emerald was made.
Gübelin has its unique jewellery aesthetic, which is part of its philosophy that stands for the combination of knowledge and beauty. To symbolise this philosophy, each piece of Gübelin contains a ruby. It is considered the king of gemstones and represents passion and love. “As a member of the sixth generation of our family-owned company, I am very proud of the way in which we combine beauty, knowledge and artisanship,” said Raphael Gübelin, president of the company. (Photo courtesy: Gübelin)
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