Create an aura of enchantment with floral magnificence. All you need are the season’s most exquisite jewels and timepieces that reflect the refreshing allure of blossoms.

By DessiDre Fleming

Flower Fatale

Il Giardino Marino di Bulgari by BulgariExploring the wonders of nature’s gardens, this stunner takes you on a horological journey that explores the depths of marine beauty. The bezel is adorned by 36 faceted diamonds, weighing a total of 2.88 carats and the Côtes de Genève decoration on the dial is accompanied by fine circular graining, housed in a 37mm diameter case of 18-carat pink gold.

Chopard The ‘Riviera’ necklace from the Red Carpet collection,

is set in 18-carat white gold and encrusted with

diamonds weighing a total of 107.44 carats.

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GanjamDrop earrings from the Le Jardins collection feature

diamonds and pink sapphires set in yellow gold.

Van Cleef & Arpels Rêverie clip from the Le

Jardins collection features diamonds, baguette-

cut emeralds and pink sapphires in white gold.

De Grisogono From the Melody of Colours

collection, this ring set in white gold is adorned with

a delicate arrangement of of diamonds, emeralds

and pink sapphires.

Dior The Précieuses Trèfle’ ring, set in 18-carat

yellow gold is a bouquet of diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires.

Cindy Chao A budding brooch set in

white gold and encrusted with diamonds and emeralds.

Dolce & Gabbana Necklace in yellow gold twisted

wire links gemstones in the form of flowers and a pearl

at the end of the clasp.

CartierFloral drop earrings

in yellow gold feature a frost of diamonds and

pink sapphires. A teardrop-shaped

pearl adds a special sway.

Graff Floral bracelet set in white

gold set with diamonds and coloured gemstones.

Seaman Schepps A pair of diamond studded floral tops set in white gold.

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Hazoorilal Four-petalled diamond ear

studs set in white gold

Diagold A layered cocktail ring set in 18-carat

gold with brilliant-cut rubies and diamonds

DiacolorDrop earrings in white gold

richly set with diamonds

Boucheron A blossoming brooch set in white gold is encrusted with

diamonds and pink sapphires

Jet Gems A floral cocktail earring set in

yellow gold with a string of diamond

detailing and enamel work on the petals.

Amrapali Delicately crafted hand

cuff in a filigree design set in 18-carat yellow gold featuring enamel work.

Jagat Jewels Floral drop earrings set in white gold

encrusted with diamonds and sapphires.

Piaget Twisted-string necklace of precious coloured

gemstones with a diamond studded floral pendant set

in white gold.

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4. The Petite Fleur by BreguetSet in 18-carat gold with a dished-dial in the shape of a flower in full bloom, this watch features more than 230 diamonds. The bezel is adorned with 141 brilliant-cut diamonds. 48 inversely set diamonds make up the flange and two rows of 43 baguette diamonds make up the mobile setting in the timepiece. The delicate hours and minutes hands in blue compliment the diamond inlaid dial.

5. Omega Ladymatic This watch features a dial with a dreamy floral design in 18-carat red gold, set against ‘mother-of-pearl’ marquetry. The diamonds are beautifully engraved in the shape of a flower which, you will realise when you look closely, is the interlocking of five Omega logos. The white satin strap is held in place by 18-carat red cold links in a snow pattern. 6. The Limelight Garden Party by PiagetSet in an 18-carat yellow gold case with 10 marquise-cut and 35 brilliant-cut diamonds that adorn the bezel, the design of this watch recalls the scene of a luxuriant garden with the stones shaped like petals and leaves, delicately brushing against the white satin strap of the watch. The dial is covered entirely with 76 brilliant-cut diamonds.

7. The Metiers d’ Art Florilege by Vacheron ConstantinThe Metiers d’ Art Florilege is a range of collectors’ watches designed exclusively for women of class, elegance and power. The lavishly designed watch features a dial enclosed by a bezel encrusted by round-cut diamonds, and recreates guilloché engraving and Grand Feu cloisonné enamels in a delightful colour palette. The watches draw inspiration from the 19th century and are a tribute to femininity and strength.

1. Imperiale Tourbillon by Chopard Crafted from 18-carat rose gold, the timepiece features a classic mother-of-pearl dial inlaid with gold work. Four amethysts add a lifelike touch to the floral pattern. The bezel is adorned with baguette-cut diamonds and a purple leather strap completes the watch, lending an expression of femininity to it.

2. La Montre Extraordinaire La Rose by Jaeger-LeCoultreRadiating supreme elegance, this watch is the perfect balance of beauty, extravagance and seduction. The timepiece dazzles with diamonds that weigh over 14 carats in all. The rose-shaped dial, sculpted in white gold, is delicately designed in vintage 19th-century style and is entirely covered with 1,420 diamonds that only add to the natural essence of the layered petal design.

3. The Dior VIII Grand Bal by DiorThis exquisite watch in 39mm N°9 is an exceptional piece that reflects the brand’s passion for natural beauty in the form of a garden. The piece features a ‘Dior Inversé 11 1/2’ calibre which recreates the swirl of a ball gown. The snow-set dial is embellished with an openworked and transluscent oscillation weight and is finely decorated with diamonds, sapphires and other precious stones that help one recall a frozen winter garden.

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