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Southern Sapphire Mediterranea High Jewelry platinum necklace with an oval central sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, close-up.

Southern Sapphire
Necklace

Puglia has served as the pristine gateway to the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Rich in history and heritage, the region’s deep Hellenic roots have preserved a blend of vibrant culture, steeped in blazing sunlight and natural beauty unique to southern Italy. The Southern Sapphire necklace is a twofold homage to the beautiful white cities surrounded by bright blue water and Puglia’s centuries-old tradition of refined craftsmanship.

Southern Sapphire Mediterranea High Jewelry platinum necklace with an oval central sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, full view.
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DEEP BLUE BEAUTY

The breathtaking protagonist, a round-cut sapphire originating from Sri Lanka weighing 66.8 carats, is like the sea itself: unique for its clarity and, in its raw center, for the intensity of its deepest blues.

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SHIMMERING CONTRAST

The geometric pattern of the necklace evokes the traditional blue-and-white handcrafted maiolica ceramics with a subtle tiled effect when paired with 288 buff-top sapphires and 50 carats of shimmering diamonds. Echoes of chalky, baroque cities tumbling into the sea are found in the diamonds that encircle the central sapphire.

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VISUAL SYMMETRY

Perfect visual symmetry is produced by expert skill to express simplicity through complexity. Each diamond and sapphire is set by hand in order to discover the perfect proportions and maximize the brilliance of each stone. Perfection is synonymous with patience and love.

Model wearing the Southern Sapphire Mediterranea High Jewelry platinum necklace with an oval central sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, close-up.

Gleaming white villages punctuate the fortified coastline, cavernous grottos are carved out of limestone cliffs, and star-white sands sparkle beside transparent shallows. As a work of art meant to be worn, the Southern Sapphire necklace embodies the energy of beauty and respite, a place where one can breathe and find inspiration.

Making of the Southern Sapphire Mediterranea High Jewelry platinum necklace with an oval central sapphire, emeralds and diamonds, close-up.

During more than 1,650 hours of creation, the craftsmen felt that the necklace was unfolding beautifully but remained adamant that perfection had not yet been achieved. Inspired by the foam of their native sea, they undid the work and started over. The result is a soft yet dense mesh that floats lightly against the skin, delicately embracing the prized central sapphire.