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THE MAGIC OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Beetles and butterflies are the small wonders of the natural world, made striking by the phenomenon of metamorphosis. A creature associated with the soul, the butterfly, in ancient Greek Psyche, in the transformation of the chrysalis simulates a metaphor for the departure of the soul from the body. Birds have been depicted in jewellery since antiquity, but their popularity grew during the 19th century together with the interest in birdwatching and ornithology, in Europe and in North America. In times of prosperity, parrots, kingfishers or peacocks fascinate us with their magnificent plumage; the peacock becomes a frequent subject in jewellery, not only for its dazzling colours, but also as a symbol of love and arrival of springtime. Mythical

In alto, a sinistra: coppia di orecchini a forma di serpente, composta da 112 diamanti taglio rosa, rubini tondi, argento e oro giallo 18Kt; a destra: anello a forma di serpente attorcigliato ricoperto da un pavé di diamanti colorati e neri, con bocca incernierata, in argento e oro rosa 14 Kt. Sopra: estrosa spilla a forma di lucertola composta da un pavè di diamanti e diamanti gialli, con la pelle e la coda articolata evidenziate da castoni di zaffiri, smeraldi, diamanti gialli e diamanti taglio marquise, occhi in rubino. Firmata Cartier Paris. A fianco: bracciale a forma di serpente a spirale espandibile, con 28 diamanti a taglio singolo e tondo, in oro giallo e bianco 18 Kt.
Top, to the left: couple of snake earrings, composed of 112 rose-cut diamonds, round rubies, silver and 18 Kt yellow gold; to the right: coiled snake covered by a pavé of coloured and black diamonds, hinged mouth, in silver and 14 Kt rose gold. Above: creative lizard brooch composed of a pavé of diamonds and yellow diamonds, articulated skin and tail highlighted by collets of sapphires, emeralds, yellow diamonds and marquis-cut diamonds, ruby eyes. Signed Cartier Paris. Side: expandable spiral snake bangle, with 28 single and round-cut diamonds, in 18 Kt yellow and white gold.