Value for money has always been a feature of high jewelry. In the 18th century, tiaras could be broken down into brooches, pendants and earrings after the candles of a ball were snuffed, and transformability continues to be a theme that permeates today’s couture collections.
In the commercial market, we are also seeing demand for clever jewels that can offer more than one look. This is less about ensuring appropriate bang for buck than about allowing consumers to adapt their jewels to fit the many facets of their lives. Designs that they can dress up or down depending on the occasion, or that can change color to match an outfit or reflect a mood, have become a useful tool in the style arsenal of modern women.
Image: Shutterstock. Nanis, Transformista collection, both a necklace and bracelet.Article from the Rapaport Magazine - December 2017. To subscribe click here.