Transformable jewels: How many ways can you wear a piece of jewelry?


Value for money has always been a feature of high jewelry. In the 18th century, tiaras could be broken down into brooches, pendants and earrings after the candles of a ball were snuffed, and transformability continues to be a theme that permeates today’s couture collections.

In the commercial market, we are also seeing demand for clever jewels that can offer more than one look. This is less about ensuring appropriate bang for buck than about allowing consumers to adapt their jewels to fit the many facets of their lives. Designs that they can dress up or down depending on the occasion, or that can change color to match an outfit or reflect a mood, have become a useful tool in the style arsenal of modern women.

Rachel Boston diamond ring
Rachel Boston. For brides looking for a bit of flexibility in their marriage, this reversible 18-karat white gold and diamond wedding ring has a hinge that allows for two different styles.
Nanis  Transformista collection
Nanis. This jewel from the Transformista collection is both necklace and bracelet — its solid 18-karat yellow gold, diamond-studded components can be wound tightly together to shorten it or unfurled to lengthen it.
aou Jewellery Multiplier earring
Daou Jewellery. The Multiplier earring collection consists of 18-karat gold hoops in different sizes that can be stacked onto any stud earrings to transform them into statement designs.

 

James Ganh Princess jewel
James Ganh. Push the links of this 18-karat yellow gold, diamond and colored-gemstone Princess jewel together and it can be worn as a cuff; pull it apart and it becomes large enough to wear as a tiara.

Main image: James Ganh Princess jewel as a tiara. 

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