Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 0 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I F or more than a century, the Mouawad family has produced stunning, bejewelled masterpieces destined for royalty, celebrities and luxury lovers around the world. The Flower of Eternity collection continues this tradition of Mouawad’s passion for excellence, through a stylish line of jewellery that exudes contemporary glamour. Crafted from18ct yellow, rose andwhite gold, and set with diamonds and coloured gemstones, the Flower of Eternity collection ranges from simple pendants to ornate four-piece sets. The result is a selection of iconic pieces perfect for every mood from daytime chic to the most dazzling evening sophistication. Three hearts, one flower… an eternity of passion Love, passion, fidelity… all this and much more were conveyed in centuries past through the gift of a single stemor bouquet. Each variety of flower had a hiddenmeaning, adopted by lovers as a secret language to send subtle messages via every bloom. With the Flower of Eternity collectionMouawad brings a contemporary take on this cherished tradition. Studied carefully, the flower emblem reveals its composition of heart shapes. The heart, chosen as a universally recognised emblemof love and passion, appears three times – a symbolic number representing the past, the present and the future, denoting a promise of eternity. Past, present and future – the Mouawad brand pays tribute to these three dimensions of time in everything it creates, combining a respect for its heritage with a visionary approach to ‘the now’ and to what still lies ahead. With the Flower of Eternity collection it immortalises these values, whilst beautifully capturing the essence of timeless passion for future centuries to come. Backed by more than a century of excellence in its field, Mouawad designs, manufactures and sells its own exclusive jewellery collections ranging from boutique items to objets d’art and magnificent haute joaillerie pieces. Founded in 1890, the company rose to prominence by supplying important jewels to many royal houses and wealthy individuals across the world. Today, in its fourth generation of the Mouawad family, it counts modern day royalty – iconic Hollywood celebrities – among its prestigious clientele. In addition to crafting fine jewellery, over the years the Mouawad family has acquired a collection of diamonds that is arguably the world’s finest in private hands. The family’s support of the global industry through research and education led to third generation Robert Mouawad receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and of having the GIA campus named in his honour. The vision of the fourth generation Fred and PascalMouawad as guardians of the brand is to continue the rich heritage of Mouawad by maintaining the focus on haute joaillerie. To that end, Mouawad has created three new simply amazing sapphire rings, guaranteed to dazzle and delight all who wear or behold them. From the magnificent Sandstone Mountains and river basins of Madagascar come some of the finest sapphires in the world — famed for their unique deep hues and flawlessness. First, the Royale is a sapphire and diamond ring fit for the hand of themost regal of women. Nestled at the heart of this 18ct white gold ring is a 21.56- carat cushion-cut purple sapphire, held firm by brilliant marquise and round diamonds and emanating the colour of royalty. Like the celestial magic of breathtaking dawn skies, the Superstar sapphire ring dazzles with a one-off asterism phenomenon, destined to be worn by an icon. Atop the magnificent composition of 18ct white gold and diamond is mounted a luminous 31.02-carat blue star sapphire of unrivalled scintillating colour and rarity. Sought and revered for thousands of years, the sapphire of the Superstar ring outshines an entire galaxy. With a marvellous 18.33-carat Sri Lankan yellow sapphire resembling the sun with its glowing light, the Sunpphire ring exudes warmth and sparkling charm. Fashioned and handcrafted in 18ct white gold, the ring features 238 round and pear-shaped diamonds embracing the centrepiece in a delicate floral design that shines in summertime chic. Now celebrating 125 years of history, the House of Mouawad continues its extraordinary devotion to the creation of magnificent jewels. We’re confident that their brilliance will shine for generations to come.