Fleur de Grenadier en Bronze Cypriote Earring

This pair of earrings forms a vital part of the Fleur de Grenadier en Bronze Cypriote collection. Its inspiration stems from the finely cast original pomegranate floral terminals, set atop the U-shaped handles of an extremely rare and unique bronze bowl from Iron Age Cyprus. An off-centre set, brilliant-cut tsavorite, of great purity, features an attractive lustre rendered by its rich variety of green hues, encased in a pomegranate flower outlined by an 18k white gold frame. Eight petals elegantly extend from the central, faceted tsavorite. Each petal's silhouette is precisely calibrated with the slightly wedge-shaped, rectangular-sectioned bronze petals sculpted on the original artwork. The earrings comprise four main, dark-green enamelled petals, which alternate symmetrically with the other four delicate turquoise petals, to create a bold yet tranquil colour combination. The eight pomegranate floral petals on the earrings, enlivened with the vibrant tsavorite and blue turquoise, have been designed to represent the original interlaced bronze pomegranate petals that are sculpted I on two horizontal layers of the bronze bowl's handle. One aspect demonstrating this collection's great attention to detail is the starry, shimmering effect appearing through the surfaces of the dark-green enamel. Mother-of-pearl powder has been mixed with the green enamel glaze and fired together to replicate the stunning, unique white-flecked patina on the original bronze bowl's interior. The crescent-shaped white enamels, bordered by the 18K white gold U-lines, echo the U- shaped handles of the artefact, not only supporting the pomegranate bloom above, as does the original bronze bowl, but also creating a joyful conversation of colour contradiction to highlight the strong ; aesthetic impact. Fringes hanging below, embedded with precious gem stones including emerald, green tourmaline and tsavorite, cascade from the white enamels to form contemporary a-symmetric edges, creating a magical play of sparkles that dance in time with the wearer's natural movements.
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