Harwell Godfrey Brand
Harwell Godfrey Unveils Its Newest Collection: Cleopatra's Vault
Luxferity, 30.04.2024
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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
Harwell Godfrey x Muzo earrings with Muzo Colombian emeralds (10.80 CTW) and diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Harwell Godfrey X Muzo Emerald Ring
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
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
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
CREDITS
Katie Danza
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