Regal Emerald Cascade Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold

The elements fall in graduated sizes, largest at the top, and the eye travels with them. The line falls and gathers weight toward the centre, which is where the design resolves.

356 diamonds in one piece, each selected rather than ordered to a specification. The emeralds are graded against the diamonds for tone first. Stones that read correctly on their own can still fight when they sit together.

500 settings, each cut and closed by hand. Work at that count is measured in weeks at the bench rather than days, and it is given to one setter so the tension stays even across the piece.

Nothing here is applied after the fact. The structure and the ornament were drawn at the same time, which is why the piece has no unresolved back.

Available for private viewing at our Mumbai flagship and Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi.

18KT Yellow Gold. 92.57g. Diamonds: 356 pcs. Emeralds: 144 pcs, 60.05 cts. Price on request.