Harwell Godfrey Unveils Its Newest Collection: Cleopatra's Vault

Captivated with the saturated colors and seductive powers of large-scale gemstones, designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey traveled back in time to ancient Egypt for her newest collection, Cleopatra's Vault. Eschewing a literal interpretation of serpent-inspired cuffs or gilded headpieces, Godfrey instead used her signature triangle inlay - a nod to the Pyramids - alongside statement gems and bold silhouettes then set in 18-karat yellow gold. Designed to adorn a modern-day queen, a capsule of four one-of-a- kind pieces are set with spectacular sustainably-sourced Muzo emeralds from Colombia, nearly glowing from the inside out.

Harwell Godfrey X Muzo Emerald Drop Earrings

Women's Earrings

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^{Harwell Godfrey x Muzo earrings with Muzo Colombian emeralds (10.80 CTW) and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

Harwell Godfrey X Muzo Emerald Ring

Women's Rings

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^{Harwell Godfrey x Muzo ring with a center Muzo Colombian emerald (5.20 carats), turquoise inlay, pink sapphires,
amethyst and white and yellow diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

HG X Muzo Emerald Totem Pendant Necklace Set

Women's NecklacesWomen's Pendants

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^{Harwell Godfrey x Muzo Totem pendant with Muzo Colombian emeralds (8.63 CTW), black onyx inlay and halo and
diamonds in 18k yellow gold with a custom diamond Snake Foundation chain}

HG X Muzo Emerald Cabochon Pendant Necklace

Women's NecklacesWomen's Pendants

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^{Harwell Godfrey x Muzo Totem pendant with Muzo Colombian emeralds (24.53 TW), mother of pearl inlay, cultured
pearls and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

Lapis Lazuli and turquoise, ubiquitous stones of the time, are used as accents, as are details like black onyx (reminiscent of Cleopatra's kohl-rimmed eyes), and malachite (which, when ground into paste, was used as the first version of eye shadow). Dramatic "Totem" pendants - inspired by traditional Egyptian symbols created for each province that signified the people's spiritual connection to their land - act as stately anchors to the collection.

^{Earrings with rhodolite garnet, emerald, amethyst, lapis inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Ring (left) with yellow beryl and dark mother of pearl inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold;
Ring (right) with Tanzanite and lapis inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Earrings with emeralds, black onyx inlay, white cultured pearls and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Ring with emerald, black onyx inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Totem pendant with emerald and lapis inlay (top); sapphire, onyx inlay, rhodolite garnet and malachite halo (middle);
amethyst, malachite inlay (bottom) with diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Totem pendant with pink spinel and turquoise inlay (top); Tanzanite, fire opal, turquoise inlay and white onyx halo (middle);
peridot and turquoise inlay (bottom) with diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Totem pendant with fire opal and mother of pearl inlay with white cultured pearls and diamonds in 18k yellow gold;
Earrings with turquoise, fire opal, chalcedony, mother of pearl inlay, white cultured pearls and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Earrings with mint tourmaline, aquamarine, pearls, mother of pearl inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold;
Pendant with green tourmaline, white cultured pearls, dark mother of pearl inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Pendant (left) with amethyst and mother of pearl inlay with diamonds in 18k yellow gold;
Pendant (right) with color change garnet and lapis inlay with diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Pendant with unheated Tanzanite, mother of pearl inlay and diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

^{Pendant (left) with white topaz and turquoise inlay with diamonds in 18k yellow gold;
Pendant (right) with emerald and black onyx inlay with diamonds in 18k yellow gold}

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