How many of us are wishing for an alternate reality right now? Step into the watch and jewellery world, which offers a glittering, gilded parallel universe. This is a place where precious materials, craft and fearless artistry combine to create a special kind of rapture. Freedom, creativity and change are the themes of this issue.
What does that look like for watches and jewellery? How about a playful Cartier pink quartz flamingo with glinting diamond eyes? Or a Dior Grand Bal Jardins Parisien bejewelled watch with lush foliage, exquisitely rendered beetle elytra marquetry diamonds and sapphires? If you like surprises, how about a Bvlgari Monete secret watch or Chaumet’s ingenious Envol tiara, which can be worn several ways, including as a mysterious, majestic mask.
A glorious fantasia of colour, sculptural style and artisanship, the pieces on these pages are destined to become cherished collectors’ items. The issue is full of personal stories as we explore the intimate relationship between jewel and wearer. Every piece has a story and carries meaning. For Dovile Drizyte, the creative partner of Juergen Teller, it’s a spectacular diamond and emerald serpent ring from Codognato, which for her represents, transformation, evolution and new beginnings. For jeweller Hannah Martin, it’s her punk pin earring, which made her feel powerful when she created it. For stylist Katie Grand, it’s a Victorian enamelled ring worn to remember friends who have passed. The bond created lasts a lifetime and beyond.
Photography by Juergen Teller. On the cover Dovile wears Dovile Serpent ring in 18k yellow gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds by CODOGNATO. 10 Magazine Issue 76 – CREATIVITY, CHANGE, FREEDOM – is out on newsstands March 18. Pre-order your copy here.
