Such a design looks beautiful to the onlooker and is empowering to the wearer. Notice how the design continues throughout the chain with the added Chinese symbol for good luck. It brings the whole piece together and proves the chain is not just a functional element of jewellery after all. I love it when there’s special detail in the chain. After all, jewellery is all about empowering us women!Ī lot of thought went into this statement necklace, right down to the signature chain. For five months, she absorbed the healing powers of the three monkeys and was inspired to create this charming and meaningful monkey necklace out of yellow diamonds and gold. The lavender jade monkeys encouraged her to think positively and be more aware. Not knowing the true story behind the three wise monkeys, she got them anyway and touched them every day for their healing powers. It all started in 2006 during a visit to her jade cutter in Hong Kong, when she noticed three monkeys carved out of lavender jade. Lorraine shared with me the story behind the design. Value for money Showstopper Durability Craftsmanship Investment GEMOLOGUE SCORE WHAT DOES THIS PHRASE MEAN TO YOU? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW. So I was delighted when I met up with Lorraine recently for a tete-a-tete in Harrods at her new concession to learn more about this whimsical, gold and diamond necklace representing those three wise monkeys – Mizaru, Kikazaru, and Iwazaru – or “speak no evil, hear no evil, & see no evil.” Years later while in Bergdorf Goodman in NYC, I happened upon the marvellous, mystery monkey necklace again and the exceptional jewels of Lorraine Schwartz. You can catch up on all my street style photo shoots in my upcoming book, so stay tuned! Showcasing jewellery from private events from around the world was a breakthrough in the jewellery world, as most designers are reluctant to display their creations on the Internet.
LORRAINE SCHWARTZ CHOKER PROFESSIONAL
It’s been a lifelong passion for me ever since my father gave me my first professional camera when I was just a girl.
Surprise, surprise! I love taking photographs and being an art director.
When I first laid eyes on this necklace, it was during my early days as a jewellery blogger in 2009 when I would attend private events and take photographs. You can count on me to find the best statement pieces of wearable jewellery from around the world and this cute diamond monkey necklace is just such a creation.
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