Notes on anObsession

by Olivier Dupon

HOLIDAY SEASON WISH LISTChapter II

2 Dragee Intrecciato Meadow Flower Olimpia Bag in hand-woven nappa in a delicate pastel shade, and embroi-dered with blossoming flow-ers in stylised geometric sha-pes. £1.980.

www.bottegaveneta.com

1 Rosa Dei Venti Ring in 18K white gold set with one 1.52-carat ru-bellite, pink sapphires and dia-monds. POA.

Giampiero Bodino, Villa Mozart, Via Mozart, 9, 20122 Milan, Italy.

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Following the Holiday Season Wish List Chapter I last month, here is Chapter II and still a gorgeous line-up of covetable treats to celebrate the end of the year. This special edi-tion of our monthly ‘Notes on an Obsession’ column, indeed curates a few marvellous gift ideas for her and him. I have kept the same intent as when writing a ‘Notes on an Obsession’ article; that is, unveiling beauti-ful one-of-a-kind or limited edition designs; however, this time I have widened my selec-tion to include objets d’art, acces- sories and lifestyle goods. I had a fantastic time curat-ing the following catalogue for you since my prime interest, as always, has been in perfect craftsmanship in all its function- al or deco-rative applications. In each of the following spreads, high and fine jewels are paired with exquisite products from leading or emerg- ing designers. Do not hesitate to contact the designers or brands directly, should an item spark your interest, and last but not least let me wish you and your loved ones once again the most wonderful time in the lead-up to the close of 2017.

Yours truly,

Olivier Dupon

1 A Pair of Gold and Baguette-cut Diamond Girandole Ear Pendants, in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds weighing approx-imately 45 carats, signed SABBA. POA.

Exclusively at www.fd-gallery.com

2 Tourmaline Brooch / Pendant 2017 in 18K yellow gold textured wire set with diamonds and a green tourmaline. POA.

www.grimajewellery.com

3 Knot Cluth in 18K gold. POA.

www.bottegaveneta.com

4 Cobra Sculpture in 18K yellow gold with one 2,793.45-carat Zambian emerald, demantoids for the eyes and obsidian for the base; 2210x180x310 mm. POA.

www.hennoflondon.co.uk

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The Powe r o f G ol dHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

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R e d Al e r tHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Réjane Opéra Case in crocodile skin. £13,100.

www.moynat.com

2 Burma No Heat Oval-shaped Ruby and Diamonds “LES MER- VEILLES” Ring in 18K white gold. POA.

www.boghossianjewels.com

3 Ruby & Diamond Earrings, designed as a pair of revers-ible earrings mounted in 18K white gold; each composi-tion is made up of 12 pear-shaped diamonds and twelve pear-shaped unheated Mozambique rubies, accompa-nied by GRS & GIA reports. Total number of rubies is 24 / 25.03 carats and total number of diamonds is also 24 / 19.36 carats. POA.

www.formsjewelry.com

4 Kyoto Pump in Granata Red satin is adorned with a lovely side bow and a 105 mm heel. £555.

www.gianvitorossi.com

1 Cosmic Pearls Thigh High Boots, crafted in Italy from luxurious stretch velvet in rich black adorned with glistening pearls from top to toe. Style is finished with a sleek back zip for ease of dress. £1,335.

www.aquazzura.com

2 Zelda Gloves in glazed lamb skin leather with fringes and rabbit fur edges, lining in 100% silk. €195.

www.agnelle.com

3 Jardin D’Eden Earrings in 18K white gold set with jade and pearls (40.45cts), white diamonds (1.045 cts) and black diamonds (6.514 cts). POA.

www.mthouvenot.com

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Bl a ck & Whi t e Tr i l ogyHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Roma Dress, fully lined with silk and made from silver, beige and dark-grey tulle, which is covered with silver sequins; buttons and concealed zip fastening at back. £1,890. Emilia Wickstead, 162a Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BS.

www.matchesfashion.com

2 Diamond Butterfly ring in 18K gold with coloured dia-monds; Eliane Fattal for S. J. Phillips. POA.

www.elianefattal.com

3 Caviar d’Or Boite de Nuit (evening clutch). POA.

www.rogervivier.com

4 Metamorphosis by a Butterfly Ring in 18K white and rose gold set with a GIA-certified butterfly-shaped diamond (G, 1.22cts); an IGI-certified fancy intense purplish-pink heart-shaped diamond (0.30ct); 510 natural fancy-coloured dia-monds (totalling 6.43 carats); 28 natural fancy intense pink diamonds (0.10ct), 378 natural single-cut champagne dia-monds (1.39cts); and seven white diamonds (0.01ct); from the Incredibles by D’Joya series. POA.

www.djoya.com

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G ol de n Ti c ke tHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Master Earrings in 18K white gold with two Gubelin cer-tified minor oil Colombian emeralds (respectively 13.34 & 13.72cts), white diamonds (pear shape for 3.17 carats; marquise shape for 3.93 carats; pear shape for 0.84 car-at; round brilliant for 0.76 carat; round brilliant for 3.70 carats) and additional emeralds (0.36 carats on the back side). POA..

www.qiufinejewelry.com

3 Master Necklace in 18K white gold with one 32.86-car-at Gubelin certified minor oil Colombian emeralds, and white diamonds (pear shape for 9.63 carats, marquise shape for 7.91 carats, pear shape for 1.75 carats, pear shape for 8.45 carats, marquise shape for 1.89 carats, round brilliant for 12.32 carats). POA.

www.qiufinejewelry.com

2 La D de Dior Précieuse Watch (left) in 18K white gold, diamonds and jade with black satin strap, and La D de Dior Précieuse Watch (right) in 18K white gold, diamonds and emeralds with a black satin strap, both by Dior Watches and POA.

www.dior.com

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C l a s s A c t sHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Important Kashmir “Royal Blue” No Heat Emerald-cut Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K white gold. POA.

www.boghossianjewels.com

2 Limelight Gala Watch with 32 mm case in 18K white gold set with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.75cts), deep blue dial with bright grey Roman nu-merals Piaget Manufacture 690P, quartz movement blue alligator leather strap with a diamond-set white gold ardillon buckle (approx. 0.01ct). POA.

www.piaget.com

3 High Jewellery Embrace Bangles, one in 18K white gold with sap-phires, the other in 18K rose gold with rubies; each gemstone (drop the ‘s’) is meticulously set using signature NIRAV MODI Pixie set-ting®. Blue sapphires and rubies have been painstakingly sourced over a period of seven months, and are used to create these ban-gles; the shade and sizes of the stones are perfectly matched to ensure that the result is beautifully uniform with alluring colour continuity. POA.

www.niravmodi.com

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S ce ne S t e al e r sHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Rose Compartment 10” Chain Bag in Astrakhan. £5,881.

www.oscardelarenta.com

2 Mary Jane in gold leather, featuring exclusive Rayne leatherwork detailing on the toe and a delicate ankle strap for added support, 20mm heel. POA.

www.rayneshoes.co.uk

3 Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Necklace in 18K white gold set with a suite of 19 Australian Tahitian pearls (15- 16mm) ranging from sob grey to gold-en through to peacock, and enhanced with 5 rondelles set with 89 full-cut white diamonds (2.36cts), 562 rose-cut white diamonds (10.58cts) and 576 milky white diamonds (13.05cts). POA.

www.margotmckinney.com

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1 FREEDOM Red Stretch Leavers Lace Triangle Bra and Thong, cut from an ultra-thin stretch Leavers lace, and paired with the matching Freedom panty to complete the set in fiery red. Respectively £101 and £62.

www.laperla.com

2 Ring by Bina Goenka in 18K gold set with 17 white diamonds (0.06ct), and 153 certified mozambique rubies (no heat, no treatment, 24.21cts). POA.

www.binagoenka.com

3 Circa Mineral Incense Burner hand-crafted in natural solid brass and semi-precious stone (malachite); 4.75 inches x 1.5 inches; packaged in a paper foil-stamped gift box. $240.

www.cinnamonprojects.com

4 Electra Earrings by Bina Goenka in 18K gold set with 16 white diamonds (0.07ct), 58 certified mozambique ru-bies (no heat, no treatment, 49.53cts), and 2 Zambian emeralds (6.31cts). POA.

www.binagoenka.com

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A t t r a c t i ve F o r c e sHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Earrings in 18K white gold with 18 carats of old mine cut diamonds and European cut di-amonds, 15 carats of a mosaic of emeralds, blue Zircons, Brazilian paraiba tourmalines and tsavotite garnets. POA.

www.instagram.com/theodoros_jeweler

2 Uranus Box in sterling silver with aq-uamarine, agate from Botswana, and oak wood. €6,000.

www.bottegaveneta.com

3 Important Necklace with Akoya strands (5.00-7.99mm), one 13.59-carat Paraiba Tourmaline, amethysts (0.68ct), emeralds (1.23cts), alexandrites (0.96ct), sapphires (2.99cts), tanzanites (1.19cts) and diamonds (18.26cts). POA.

www.mikimoto.com

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M ode rn R om an ceHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Racing Weekender Bag, channelling the Mille Miglia vibe, in finely grained calfskin leather; handles and a strap mean it can be carried by hand or on the shoulder for a more casual look. The tyre-tread mo-tif, appearing in the form of a broad strap on the sides of the bag, along with the palladium finishing details, infuse it with sporting chic appeal. POA.

www.chopard.com

2 Fire Reverso Ring (recto and ver- so views) in 18K gold and patinated silver, with diamond and carnelian, Cosmogonie Secrète collection. £2,500.

www.elietop.com

3 Car cufflinks in silver. £800.

www.connollyengland.com

4 Road Rage Gloves in black and red calfskin leather. POA.

www.connollyengland.com

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1 High Boots in glittered fabric and lurex; Fall Winter 2017-2018. £1,270.

www.chanel.com

2 Vine Diamond Earrings in 18K rose gold set with 33.27 carats of diamonds. POA.

For further information, please contact ‘Lorraine Schwartz’ Harrods team, on +44 (0) 2078938403

3 An Art Deco Gold, Silver And Lacquer Chinoiserie Box, by Cartier, circa 1920. POA.

Exclusively at www.fd-gallery.com

4 Vine Diamond Necklace in 18K rose gold set with 144,71 carats of dia-monds; the middle 8.71-carat pear shape diamond is removable. POA.

For further information, please con-tact ‘Lorraine Schwartz’ Harrods team, on +44 (0) 2078938403

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L a Vi e e n R o seHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1a-1b PRECIOUS FAUNA Chess Game in white mar-ble & lapis lazuli marquetry chessboard, grey and black wood marquetry box, accompa-nied by PRECIOUS FAUNA Chess game piec-es in white marble & lapis lazuli, sterling silver with palladium finish, black & white ceramic 3D printed animals; Cartier Résonance col-lection, Chapter 2. POA.

www.cartier.com

2 A Pair of Diamond ‘Paisley’ Ear Clips, designed with 4 diamond rondelles weighing 6.22 carats, 4 diamond rondelles weighing 4.56 carats, 8 di-amond rondelles weighing 1.34 carats and round diamonds weighing 1.81 carats, for a total of 13.93 carats, signed Bhagat. POA.

Exclusively at www.fd-gallery.com

3 Sin Feather and Crystal-embellished Satin Sandals made from smooth satin and with slim straps that adorn the ankle and toe; heel measures approxi-mately 100mm/ 4 inches, black satin and feathers (Ostrich), buckle-fastening straps. £1,550.

www.rogervivier.com

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1 Colette Midi Chemise in stretch silk satin with Chantilly lace details (50% silk, 25% cotton, 20% polyamide, 5% elastane), from the Colette Collection. £394.

www.sarrieri.com

2 MURMURE Necklace in 18K white gold, set with one 40.40-carat briolette-cut rubellite, rubellite beads, cal-ibrated rubellites, black lacquer and brilliant-cut dia-monds; Cartier Résonance collection, Chapitre 2. POA.

www.cartier.com

3 Made-to-order Ayatori Jewelry Box by Toru HORIGUCHI, SHUSEKI, the third, in crystal glass. ¥37,800.

www.kiriko.biz

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Tr i pl e Th re a tHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Matière Noire Eau de Parfum by Louis Vuitton, A blend of dark wood and white flowers (name-ly patchouli and agar-wood), 200ml / 6 fl.oz. £280.

www.louisvuitton.com

2 Ring in blackened silver underlined by red gold. External lines of diamonds, framing an inside line of natural pearls and pink spinels, punctuated by 6 nat-ural pearls on each side. (184 diamonds 8/8 TW/VS from Ø 1.10 to 1.30 mm for 1.25cts / 6 pink spinels from Ø 3.4 to 3.5 mm for 1.07cts / 24 natural pearls from Ø 2.8 to 3.4 mm / 5.40cts). POA.

www.nadia-morgenthaler.com

3 Small Classic Handbag in black lambskin, Iconic series. £3,560.

www.chanel.com

4 Earrings in blackened silver and red gold. Diamonds lines framing two “mille grains” setting tourmalines and red gold disks. Front, back and side fully set with diamonds. Shape punctuated by natural pearls. (34 diamonds 8/8 from Ø 0.6 to 2.5 mm for 5.12cts / 2 pear-cut tourma-lines 13.2 x 10 x 5.4mm for 8.76cts / 2 tourmalines Ø 5.0 mm for 0.83cts / 25 natural pearls Ø 2.8 to 3.5 mm for 5.42cts / 4 natural pearls Ø 3.6 to 4.5 mm for 2.14cts / 3 natural pearls Ø 4.7 to 4.9 mm for 2.20cts). POA.

www.nadia-morgenthaler.com

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1 Lucia Bag whose body is made of paillettes, embellished with con-trast coloured studs, and hand-stitched glitter patches featuring moon and stars as to evokel a star-ry sky. £2,000.

From the Italian Market at Harrods, all by Dolce & Gabbana and exclusively available at Harrods London - 4th floor - for Christmas 2017. www.dolcegabbana.com / www.harrods.com

2 Paillettes high heels pump with contrasts color studs and Swarovski glitter, patches featur-ing moon and starts as to recall a starry sky. £675.

3 Moon Sunglasses whose frame is char-acterised by luminous details that re-produce a host of tiny stars twinkling alongside large half-moons at the cor-ners. The Blue mirror lenses are dark blue recalling the deep colour of a starry sky. £950.

4 Union Jack Bag whose the base is made of maple wood and is adorned with decorative crystal elements. It is then entirely hand-painted with varnish and gold leaf. £5,750.

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London goes Italian this Christmas with a unique collaboration be-tween Dolce & Gabbana and eponymous department store, Harrods. Far from doing things by half the two partners have gone all the way to re-create a festive Italian market on the 4th floor. “It’s a story of fowers, fruit, vegetables, toys, gastronomic delicacies, dazzling col-ours, vivacity and joy”, they say. The sheer volume of colours and lights make it a sensory jolt to the system. It is indeed as if one might stumble upon strolling through any Italian town. Moreover it is also “an homage to the beauty, tradition and Italian authenticity that one experiences in the streets, the ateliers, the bakeries, fruit vendors, souvenir shops and open-air markets”, they add. For this occasion Dolce & Gabbana have created an array of unique accessories, fash-ion and lifestyle goods that each echo the spirit of countless festi-vals that animate the lively towns of Southern Italy.

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1 Tourmaline Intrecciato Nappa Continental Wallet in Nappa leather. Slim and light-weight, it is hand-woven from soft nappa leather and features a combination of tonal colours finished with hand-painted edges. The style has a flat pocket on the outside and four internal compartments for stor-ing notes and receipts, plus nine credit card slots. £480.

www.bottegaveneta.com

2 L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer palladium-plated pen drawing inspiration from the L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer watch named after its case-back type and launched in 2017; the pen is adorned with a dainty hon-eycomb pattern. £470.

www.chopard.com

3 My Classima quartz movement Watch with round polished stain-less steel, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal case, sun satin blue dial with Roman numerals and indexes, black leather strap with alligator pattern, pin buckle. CHF950.

www.baume-et-mercier.com

4 Men’s Drill Bangle in either Sterling silver or 18K white gold or platinum (on demand). POA.

www.phine.london

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C i t y Sl i cke r Holi day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Gucci Bamboo Handle Leather Bag in smooth polished black leather, gold-tone hot-stamped pattern to edges, tonal-brown bamboo-root top handle and is finished with a floral cream and ton-al-pink satin interior. One detachable non-adjust-able black leather shoulder strap plus one detach-able adjustable web-stripe shoulder strap. £2,690.

www.gucci.com

2 Turkeys by Bamboo and Blooming Tree Two Panel Folding Screen, origin Japan, circa 1920s and in ex-cellent condition; 79.13in. H x 76.97in. W x 0.39in. D / 201cm H x 195.5cm W x 1cm D. POA.

Available on www.1stdibs.com

3 House of Meraki Medusa Ring (two views) in 18K rose gold set with a 17.55-carat carved emerald, 13.67 carats of diamonds, and 7 carats of emerald rounds. POA.

www.houseofmeraki.com

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G re a t E s c a p e sHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1 Traditional Oval Watch with 18K white gold case set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.46cts), natural turquoise dial, Piaget 56P quartz movement and 18K white gold palace decora-tion bracelet. POA.

www.piaget.com

2 Jaipur Dawn Tea Humidor (external and internal) from the Indus collection is made of grey sycamore wood with a silver colour metallic inlay marquetry design. Each Tea Humidor design is available in two optional configurations. The version with 4 crystal containers includes tea accessories, which comprise a strainer and tea scoop in stain-less steel, as well as 4 chrome-capped glass sand timers for different durations, all housed in a purpose-made stainless steel upper tray. The alternative configuration with 6 crystal containers devotes all the available space to tea storage, maximising the abili-ty to store different tea types or quantities of tea, and therefore does not include acces-sories. Each crystal container is made of the finest hand-blown crystal and has a spe-cial polished stainless steel base, where the two-way humidification pack is stored. All fittings and hardware are made of polished stainless steel. £10,950.

www.lotusier.com

3 Sotheby’s Diamonds Sleeping Beauty Principessa Earrings in 19K white gold; suspended from a turquoise button, a vi-brant palette of pavé-set Paraíbas, Swiss blue topaz, neon apatite and diamonds frame a pair of round brilliant-cut dia-monds totalling 3.04 carats. POA.

This piece is available for purchase at Sotheby’s Diamonds New Bond Street Salon: 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA

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Si l ve r L i ni n gHoli day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

1&2 Night (top left) and Day (bottom Left) Bangle Bracelets in 18K yellow gold and enamel (and diamonds for the Night Bangle). POA.

www.verdura.com

3 Gold Pleated Leather Evening Cluth in pleated calfskin, embroidered metallic lambskin and gold tone metal; Cruise collection 2017/18. £8,350.

www.chanel.com

4 Wild Rose Earring in 18K yellow gold set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.15ct / TW.VS.), one pear-shape diamond pendant (1.03cts / SI-1) and one facetted rutilated quartz drop.

www.olelynggaard.com

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Si mply R a di a n t Holi day Season Wi sh Li st Chapter 2 Dec. 2017

Owl Clip in 18K yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl, gray mother-of-pearl and onyx / Squirrel Clip in 18K pink gold with carnelian, tiger’s eye and onyx / Hedgehog Clip in 18K yellow gold with gray mother-of-pearl, tiger’s eye and onyx / Rabbit Clip in 18K pink gold with tiger’s eye, white mother-of-pearl and onyx / Lion Clip in 18K yellow gold with tiger’s eye and onyx / Hummingbird Clip with 18K yellow gold with lapis lazuli, malachite and onyx / Dove Clip in 18K pink gold with white mother-of-pearl and onyx / Cat Clip in 18K yellow gold with onyx and tiger’s eye / Dog Clip in 18K yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl and onyx. All POA and part of a limited edition across the world.

www.vancleefarpels.com

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