HORTENSIA

Flower Collier with Rubies

18K Gold, 7.45 ct. Diamonds and 11.40 ct. Rubies

Hortensia flowers appear to grow freely around this necklace, reflecting the hydrangea's natural abundance and joyful character. A gently undulating line of brilliant diamonds gives the necklace a lively rhythm, carrying the flowers around the neckline in a light, organic composition.

Three different interpretations of the Hortensia flower bring variety to the design. Rich surfaces of invisibly set rubies form softly rounded petals around a brilliant diamond centre. In other flowers, diamond pavé is surrounded by channel-set rubies, with a ruby marking the centre. More delicate, open flowers reveal another expression of the motif, their petals traced in channel-set rubies around a central diamond.

A discreetly integrated clasp becomes part of the floral design itself. Hidden within a Hortensia flower at the back of the necklace, a pusher releases a single petal from the bloom to open the piece. The detail recalls the familiar gesture of plucking a petal.

Appearing in different sizes and arrangements, the flowers alternate along the diamond line, creating a sense of movement and natural irregularity. The interplay of open and richly set petals, intense ruby red, and brilliant diamonds gives the necklace its expressive character while preserving Hortensia's playfulness.