East Meets West
PARISIAN CHINOIS reinterprets the fusion of artistic styles that emerged from the Sino-Franco interactions. Its pieces dazzle with a blend of European and oriental motifs. Think Chinese songbirds perched a top a French lamppost, cherry blossoms in bloom, and delicate jade carvings in acanto style. Parisian Chinois is a rich treasure trove of wearable fusion art.
The Chinese adopted French glass-making techniques in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Meanwhile, the French applied the decorative styles of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain to their ceramics. Such cultural exchanges were all thanks to the French Jesuits who had been dispatched to the Qing court by King Louis XIV of France. Although the royals had never met in person, they introduced each other’s arts and culture into their lifestyles, changing the history of fashion forever.
La Grande Chinoiserie
The epitome of Simone Jewels' artistry, the La Grande Chinoiserie necklace embodies a masterful fusion of East and West. Its elegant curvilinear design draws inspiration from iconic French collars, enhanced with hidden hinges for a fluid, adaptable fit along the wearer’s décolletage. The necklace's luminous white Mother of Pearl evokes the delicate charm of French lace, while floral and Chinese songbird motifs, adorned with Blue Sapphires and Ice Jade, bring the Chinoiserie theme to life. At its heart, a magnificent 86.92-carat Certified Santa Maria Aquamarine radiates serene elegance. Like the ocean that connects the East and West, the stunning gemstone of exceptional colour and clarity completes this iconic masterpiece.
Enchanting Birdsong
Inspired by the extravagant lamp posts that decorate the streets of Paris, this necklace is a fusion of Sino-Franco daily life. It re-imagines a delicate Chinese songbird perched atop an intricately adorned lamp embellished with Ice Jade, Diamonds, and Aquamarine. Within the lamp, a floating South Sea Pearl captures the essence of illumination, an homage to Paris’ significance as the City of Lights.
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Parisian Chinois reinterprets the fusion artistic styles that emerged from the Sino-Franco interactions. Its pieces dazzle with a blend of French and
Chinese oriental motifs.
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