Haute Joaillerie at TEFAF Maastricht

Tuesday, 07 March 2017, by Antonella Reina

A preview of the best jewels hosted at the world’s leading fine arts and antiques fair in the Netherlands

Starting the next March 10, TEFAF Maastricht – at its 30th Edition – will be the best place to discover contemporary creations and antique ones from the world of jewellery and watch. Founded by art dealers in 1988, the fair has a proud history of showcasing masterpieces in every category of art and design. Haute Joaillerie is one of the nine areas where they will be introduced the pieces of 20 jewellery and watch specialists, from contemporary makers such as Hemmerle and Chopard to galleries that specialise in antiques. Here is a preview of the best jewels.

The archaeological revival necklace by Castellani, shown at Véronique Bamps. It features cold, natural pearls and diamonds. Monogrammed 'CC'.

Castellani (Rome, circa 1880)

The Apsara (Celestial Maiden), brooch by Wallace Chan

Chinese flying Apsara has been an icon of the Dunhuang Grottoes which dated back to the 4th century. More than 6,000 cave images of these elegant flying deities dancing and playing celestial music are of significant cultural and artistic value. Today, Apsara continues to be celebrated in many Asian cultures. As a goddess of music, dance, cloud, and water, she is also a symbol of beauty, love and life. Her body is tattooed with everlasting cloud-and-water motifs. Her ribbon is embellished with gemstones to resemble star trails, making reference to the creator's cosmic wonders and reflecting the spirit of our times for her ethereal qualities to glow evermore.

Wallace Chan (China, 1956)

The Egyptia-inspired earrings by Hemmerle

Hemmerle (2011)

The Bird of Paradise brooch by Cartier featuring sapphire, emerald and diamonds mounted in platinum and gold - Signed 'Cartier Paris' and numbered Paris, circa 1950

Cartier Paris (circa 1950)