Gemstones have always been particularly fascinating. From time to time, Hanspeter Wellendorff opens the House's treasure chest and selects one of these special gemstones. He looks at their inclusions, colours and radiance, and identifies the story they want to tell. Only then does the manufactory create a piece of jewellery that not only preserves the character of the stone, but completes it by transforming it into a very special, unique piece.
The emerald is known as a stone of hope and harmony. The MAGIC EMERALD necklace sparkles with its 10.72 ct., graceful heart-cut gemstone from Colombia. The open design of the setting allows light to shine directly onto the emerald, causing it to radiate from within in a unique way and a variety of different shades. The stone’s characteristic inclusions, resemble delicate blossoms inside the stone, lending it unmistakable uniqueness.
Some pieces of jewellery represent a moment in time. In the MY MOMENT necklace, a 4.01 ct. flawless emerald-cut diamond reveals its radiance in full splendour and appears as though it is floating.
Surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, baguette-cut diamonds, the iconic Wellendorff rope and a small cold enamel heart; this unique piece is transformed into a necklace that preserves a unique moment in time forever.
Skilfully cut into the shape of a heart, the 3.26 ct. ruby in the LOVE'S DELIGHT necklace symbolises one true love. While the outer edge highlights the cool, white gold tone of the necklace, a warm, 18-karat yellow gold surface frames the ruby, causing it to glow in a particularly intense shade of red.
A sapphire like the rising sun: the 27.05-karat emerald-cut sapphire seems as though it's floating thanks to its delicate white gold setting. This special setting allows the light to hit the gemstone from all angles - a play of light that perfectly accentuates the bright yellow colour of the sapphire. The Brilliance of the Sun rope in 18-karat white gold, adorned with 102 brilliant-cut diamonds and 16 baguette-cut diamonds, creates a contrasting yet harmonious setting.
An almost invisible chaton setting holds a 5.93-carat emerald and allows for a breathtaking all-round view. The gemstone appears to float on the necklace, catching the light from all sides. 18-karat gold Brilliance of the Sun strands and a diamond strand flow elegantly along the emerald and nestle against the wearer’s décolleté.
After 17 years of development, Wellendorff presented bracelets made of flexible gold, twice as supple as standard gold. An innovation that looks particularly impressive in the EMBRACE ME Ruby bracelet: a sparkling diamond strand, pared with a fine, 18-karat white gold Brilliance of the Sun strand, lovingly embraces the wrist. Nestled securely in a delicate navette setting, the 3.48-carat ruby ignites a blazing fire when the light falls on it, drawing all eyes to it.
The aquamarine, according to legend, comes from the treasure chest of a mermaid and, as a protective and lucky stone, holds the centuries-old secrets of sailors. The pendant on this unique necklace boasts a large, beautiful and vibrant 79.27-carat aquamarine. It is secured only on the top and bottom edge by a delicate white gold setting set with sparkling diamonds. The filigree step cut allows a fascinating view into the depth of this gemstone.
After 17 years of development, Wellendorff’s goldsmiths succeeded in creating a technical revolution by creating a spinning solitaire ring. The three TRUE LOVE IS solitaire rings captivate with their fine engraved settings and exceptionally large and flawless solitaires boasting impressive sizes: 4.2, 6.2 and 3.5 carats respectively.
Timeless elegance paired with a distinctive wow factor: the elegant baguette cut emphasises the pure clarity of the 7.01-karat flawless diamond that takes centre stage on this unique necklace. Securely held in place by a delicate, highly-polished 18-karat yellow gold setting, the diamond is framed on just two sides, allowing its beauty to shine in all its splendour.
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