‘T
he back should look as good as the front.” That’s the first lesson instilled in goldsmiths at the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses. It’s a natural extension then to create pieces that are entirely reversible — a welcome feat at a time when gold prices are eye-wateringly high.
Rush Hour necklace in yellow and white gold and diamond, POA, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack’s new Rush Hour collection features a sculptural wavy torque with a diamond nestled in one of its curves. The piece can be worn with the yellow-gold side facing out or flipped to reveal the white gold, so you can match it to your outfit. Chanel’s Sport collection brings the same versatility to rings that pivot from a statement round-cut diamond to a more discreet enamel design on the back. Dior too embraces the concept with the latest additions to its Rose des Vents line: bracelets and necklaces whose spinning charms reveal a diamond-centred compass rose or a gently domed gemstone in hues including delicate pink opal, vivid malachite and sky-blue turquoise.
Rose des Vents earring, necklace and ring in yellow gold, pink gold, white gold, platinum, diamonds, malachite, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, pink opal, turquoise, mother-of-pearl, onyx and red ceramic lacquer, all POA, dior.com
