Jewellery with figures is on the rise! From cute little animals to teddy bears and beloved cartoon characters, our Instagram feeds are full of these adorable precious creatures smiling at us with their expressive gemstone-filled eyes.
Fun, frivolous and joyful, fine jewellery designers around the world use the most luxurious gemstones and metals to create these nostalgic pieces. Pieces that evoke the bygone days of our childhood and the innocence of youth. Let's take a look at the brands that are shaping this latest trend in fine jewellery. Further let's take a look behind the curtain of the essential symbolism of these sweet jewellery pieces.
Carrera Y Carrera - Dreams Collection
Madrid-based fine jewellery brand Carrera Y Carrera is one of the most famous and recognisable fine jewellery brands in the world. In the Dream collection, Carrera Y Carrera created heart-melting baby animal figures. But they also sleep comfortably inside a pendant shaped to resemble the external structure of a human heart. They are made of white and yellow gold with diamond accents. Also each of these sweet little animals that are in their little hearts is a metaphor for the secret dreams, desires and longings that each person hides deep within their hearts. In the hope that one day they will come true.
Herstory - Vodoo Collection
Herstory is a luxury jewellery brand with a feminist twist. The name of the brand comes from a provocative play on the word “history”. But it can be interpreted as “his story”, which has a strong masculine connotation. Every piece of Herstory jewellery is designed with the modern woman in mind. A woman who prioritizes casual elegance but also the strength she finds in her femininity. In the Vodoo collection, Herstory is inspired by the classic voodoo doll shape that women have used for centuries to protect themselves and provide spiritual healing. Available in various combinations of white, rose and yellow gold with rubies and diamonds. Each Vodoo figure pendant is intended to be worn as a protective amulet. But also to remind yourself to believe in your intuition.
Mayiana Jewels - Timeless Connections Collection
The Mayiana jewellery brand was created out of the brand founder's love for their newborn daughter. She therefore used their child's name as inspiration (Miya Ayiana). This is how she created jewellery that empowers and inspires. Each Mayiana collection has a specific holistic goal. In the Timeless Connections series, the designer created a jewellery set for mother and daughter. Inspired by a stuffed bunny, it was designed to be worn together or apart. Each of these gold, enamel and diamond pieces symbolizes the unwavering love and the bond between a mother and her daughter.
Qeelin - Bo Bo Collection
The Chinese jewellery brand Queelin is named after an auspicious Chinese mythical animal and symbol of love - the Qilin. An animal with hooves that appears to be part horse and part dragon. With an important figurine as the brand's namesake, it's no surprise that this Kering Group member's most recognizable collection is one that depicts an important figure in Chinese history and culture. In the Bo Bo collection, founder and creative director Dennis Chan chose to create a doll based on the lovable endangered panda. This cute character is brought to life through a comic book-style figure. Crafted in rose and white gold with white and black diamonds, along with other precious materials such as mother of pearl and enamel. Each piece is made to bring good luck, positive energy and a magical balance to each wearer's life.
Serendipity Jewellery - My Little One Collection
Inspired by the maternal love of animals, Serendipity Jewelry uses the animals most associated with maternal love and instinct. So she creates pieces that demonstrate the warm and intimate parent-child relationship. Each dolphin, elephant, penguin, polar bear and swallow pendant comes in a two-figure set. That is, a mother and child, which can be worn together in a necklace or detached from each other and worn separately. It used a technique patented by Christine Chen, the gemologist and founder of the Paris-based brand. A great believer in the power of chance, Chen's Chinese roots strongly influence her designs, as she works with skilled artisans in both China and Paris to create her unique take on French jewellery with a Chinese ethical message.
Tiffany & Co. X Daniel Arsam Studio - Pokémon Capsule Collection
In its latest collaboration with mixed media artist Daniel Arsham, iconic jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to create a collection inspired by a beloved children's cartoon - the Pokémon Capsule Collection. One of the world's most popular entertainment franchises, the fantastic animals of the Pokémon kingdom are the ones we all know. So Tiffany & Co. has brought these beloved children's characters to life. Through a series of nine pendants and necklaces that highlight six of the most famous Pokémon. Reinforcing the house's long-standing fascination with contemporary art and pop culture. These figures come to life through oxidized sterling silver, sterling silver, gold and diamond accents. Plus, each one comes in a Tiffany Blue® Poké Ball box!
Tous - Collection Bold Bear
We've all seen the Tous teddy bear logo. Which is no surprise, as the brand has been around for over 100 years. The creation of this luxury Barcelona brand dates back to 1920. When a young apprentice Salvador Tous Blavi made an attempt to set up his own watchmaking business. This same business eventually turned into the handbag and jewellery brand we know today. So to celebrate and honor its historic logo, Tous launched a line of Bold Bear pieces. These pendants and designs take the shape of the Tous Bear logo. They can be found in a range of colourful enamel coatings, or with pearl, onyx, spinel or diamonds. These cute creations are guaranteed to bring a smile to all who can enjoy them.
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