To construct this cocoon, 900 gold is worked into particular textures, as if the material were torn by something coming out of it. Gold imparts a pleasant opulence, complemented by a diamond, the indomitable, which, according to myth, is believed to promote refinement of character, a lapis lazuli, used for cultic purposes in Egypt. This cocoon particularly shines: its “shell” is shaped in such a way that it seems airy and almost fragile, even though it is robust. This is just one of the many details of this piece. I could tell you much more, like the luminous symbolism of the opal on the bedrock that is set inside the piece, joyfully representing the beauty of the transformation that has taken place or is taking place within of this cocoon, like the glittering colored particles of the butterfly wings that are still attached to the cocoon. The gold is blackened by fire in certain places, as if immense forces had acted during the transformation... Likewise, the rows of pearls are not the result of chance; they too tell the story of the journey, the process of transforming a disturbing grain of sand in the oyster into a precious object. Unique piece. Price upon request
Cocoon: 13cm x 3.5cm
900/1000 gold, lapis lazuli, brilliant-cut opal, opal on strands composed of cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls in various shapes (flat, round, baroque, oval, rice grain...) with details such as fire opal, aquamarine, opal, large baroque pearl partially coated in pure gold....)