The vivid colors of the jewels themselves tell the story of Venice, Samarqand, Isfahan...
Sunset, sunrise, gardens and flowers intertwine in a phantastic swirl of glimmering gems: the dark rose red of garnets and the blush pinks of tourmalines, the rich forest green of emeralds and the gleam of smooth enamel, the deep violet pools of sapphires...all resting on a pure white bed of diamonds and pearls. In the cuffs, brooches and earrings, you will glean the influence of criss-crossing Persian mosaic. In the near-magical hands of Chanel's artisans, these natural beauties have been coaxed into stunning marquise, brilliant, baguette and briolette-cut stones, and set into lace-like work resembling Ottoman silk.
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