A peacock carved from aquamarine, covered with 24 carat yellow gold and attached to a 22 carat yellow gold chain. The link is 18 carat yellow gold with a brilliant cut diamond ($6,680).
Gurhan released a collection of carved animal forms in his collection «Untamed». Each animal, is made from gemstones and natural materials such as ivory. It is mounted on a pendant and made to represent one of the four elements.
Untamed combines the raw power of fire, water, air and earth. As the New York-based house stated, with jewelry featuring animals that speak to one's deepest self.
«The elements are expressed through the physical associations and the symbolic meanings of the animals. As they create a spiritual connection between the wearer and these primordial forces.» As stated by Gurhan Orhan, founder and designer of his eponymous brand.
Fire animals channel transformative energy and power. Orhan said this includes dragons with their legendary fire-breathing abilities. Even lions representing solar power and roosters symbolizing dawn and solar connection.
The aquatic animals - fish, seahorses, swans, herons and elements from the sea such as shark teeth - embody the flow. But also adaptability as a representation of the fluid grace of water.
Air animals are creatures that command the sky and represent liberation. Such as birds, butterflies, owls, crows, crows, geese and the mythical Pegasus.
But as far as the earth element is concerned, the animals that symbolize grounding and stability are the horses for earth power. Also the wolves as earthly predators and the human forms as earthly beings.
More than 60 drawings depict horses, butterflies, owls, crows, crows, geese, seahorses, fish seahorses, dragons, lions and more.
Each piece is handcrafted from 24-carat yellow gold and uses precious stones. Such as turquoise, labradorite, aquamarine, carnelian, emerald, opal and topaz, along with natural materials such as mammoth ivory and shark teeth.
The Untamed collection ranges from $2,870 to $26,520. It debuted earlier this month as part of the brand's seasonal “Four Elements” offering for Fall 2025. The collection is available on the Gurhan website. .
Source: nationaljeweler.com
