SimplyAbuDhabi XLVIII

exceptional stones, the maison turns its focus here to gems that are often overlooked, yet rich in character. Tanzanites and moonstones lend softness and depth; mint and green tourmalines introduce freshness; while kunzites, rubellites, and morganites bring warmth and romantic intensity. Rather than dominating a design, each stone plays its part within a larger dialogue. Nowhere is this more evident than in Lirya’s statement necklaces and parures, where generous carat weights are handled with remarkable lightness. Pear- shaped mint tourmalines and cushion-cut aquamarines are arranged into floral compositions, their cool tones punctuated by moonstone cabochons and flashes of paraiba. Elsewhere, square-cut tourmalines and aquamarines are paired with oval paraibas and geometric diamonds, creating a sense of structure softened by movement and colour. Aquamarines recur throughout the collection, often in untreated form, prized for their clarity and depth. In one suite, substantial cushion-cut stones are framed by moonstones and accented with discreet red spinels, before being linked with Asscher-cut diamonds and sapphires — a composition that feels both architectural and ethereal. In another, marquise aquamarines flow seamlessly into pear-shaped morganites, highlighted by yellow sapphires and tapered diamonds, evoking warmth, light, and gentle motion. Simply Abu Dhabi | 297