With Glacial Symphony, Gübelin Jewellery presents a new haute joaillerie creation from its own atelier in Lucerne. Inspired by the inner world of a sapphire (5.40 carats), the designers at the jewellery atelier have created these chandelier earrings, a perfect marriage of contemporary and timeless design.
Deeply inspired and supremely elegant
The striking chandelier earrings exude modern elegance and brilliant reflections of light. The fascinating structures deep within the sapphire served as the source of inspiration for this piece. Using a microscope, the designers immersed themselves in the stone and discovered organically curved, flowing shapes that reminded them of a majestic glacier feeding a sparkling mountain stream. From this inspiration, they created the Glacial Symphony earrings, whose design reflects the inner beauty of the sapphire. At the same time, the design evokes the refractions of light in ice crystals and the gently rippling mountain stream that dynamically tumbles through a spectacular Swiss Alpine landscape.
Iconic ruby
The Iconic ruby from Gübelin Jewellery is the most beautiful way to wear the jewellery. The setting of the chandelier element begins with a cabochon-cut ruby. This is followed by diamonds set in a fine, flowing gradation reminiscent of a sparkling mountain stream. This bold energy is accentuated by marquise-shaped sapphires, dramatically heightening the dynamism of Glacial Symphony. The chandelier element is characterised by the artistic arrangement of its gemstones.
Gübelin Jewellery’s joy and expertise in working with coloured gemstones can be seen and felt in another detail, where selected marquise-shaped sapphires are surrounded by a fine pavé thread. Aquamarine sapphires in a harmonious colour gradient accentuate the organically curved shape of Glacial Symphony, demonstrating refinement and the highest level of craftsmanship.
The glowing red highlight of this composition is provided by the two rubies, which add finesse and another exciting hue to the earrings. They are a signature design element of Gübelin jewellery and also adorn Glacial Symphony. The two cushion-shaped sapphires are also set with rubies. A total of four rubies mark these earrings as a Gübelin Jewellery creation.
Glacial Symphony
Glacial Symphony is a symphony of colours, shapes and cuts. Whether the sapphire earrings are worn alone or in combination with the chandelier elements, they add a unique, modern and personal touch to any look.
The earrings are an ode to craftsmanship and creativity. From the creative design, hand-painted watercolours and meticulous drawings, to the meticulous goldsmith’s work, the multifaceted stone settings and the perfect polishing, they are the result of a mastery of the craft. Like a symphony, this piece of jewellery brings together the various skills of the House of Gübelin, from the selection of the finest gemstones that inspire the designers, to their creation in the in-house workshop, to the scientific analysis of the gemstones.
These chandelier earrings are set with a total of 17.35 carats of sapphires. Sapphires are traditionally associated with the colour blue. This colour represents loyalty, trust and wisdom. In addition to the two cushion-shaped sapphires and the round sapphires in a graded colour range, the jewellery is set with six marquise-shaped sapphires. Marquise-shaped gemstones are widely used in contemporary creations. They are experiencing a renaissance since their heyday during the design heyday of the 1960s and 70s. Legend has it that this shape of gemstone dates back to the French royal court in the mid-18th century. King Louis XV is said to have commissioned the cut, inspired by the shape of Madame de Pompadour’s lips.
Expertise in gemmology
The House of Gübelin is world-renowned for its expertise in gemmology. The Gübelin Gem Lab is one of the most renowned institutions in this field. This year the Gem Lab celebrates its 100th anniversary. Leading auction houses, gemstone dealers, jewellery brands, museums and royal families, as well as the Gübelin Jewellery brand, trust the Gem Lab’s experience and analyses. At Gübelin Je
