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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

TWIST CHARMING IN PARIS

Twist combines ingenuity and jewelry craftsmanship. By deploying skillfully crafted serpentine twists, harmoniously enhanced with spheres of gold and patinated silver, adorned with diamonds
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on September 13
Updated on 13 September 2023
Snake ring Unique piece of diamonds, yellow diamonds, silver, yellow gold © Elie Top
TWIST CHARMING

Twist Charming, the talent of Elie Top.

The artistic scene of jewelry is enriched with a captivating new interpretation, that of Elie Top, who unveils his creation, the collection Twist.  This collection, the result of a carefully considered artistic approach, highlights the subtle influence of the snake and offers a subtle testimony to its savoir-faire.

Snake EarringsUnique piece Ruby, diamonds, yellow sapphires, silver, yellow gold © Elie Top
Snake-shaped earrings
Unique piece
Ruby, diamonds, yellow sapphires, silver, yellow gold
© Elie Top

Twist, combining ingenuity and jewelry craftsmanship. By deploying skillfully crafted serpentine twists, harmoniously enhanced with spheres of gold and patinated silver, adorned with diamonds.

Behind this collection lies a story of fascination with the snake, a millennia-old symbol that evokes transformation. Like the captivating melody of a flute by the charmer, the twists of gold and silver come to life with a vibrant movement. Reminding us of the fascinating movements of the scales of this enigmatic creature. So, like a mesmerized dancer, the jewel swings, evoking the hypnotic rhythm of the snake, a subtle and fascinating dance.

Then, the snake transforms into a series of eight, symbolizing eternity. A tribute as an eternal and regenerative creature. This process is executed with perfect technical mastery. A feat that is the product of creative genius, as it transforms into rings, bracelets, or gorgeous chains. The changes continue, and the eight becomes a key or clover pendant.

Diamond clover, silver, yellow gold© Elie Top
Diamond clover, silver, gold or yellow
© Elie Top

Finally, the magic works and the snake sur its head are beautiful precious stones. These unique pieces enchant us even more. The elongated curves become hypnotic arabesques, and the twisting of gold becomes a captivating dance, as if the jewel had come to life.

Each piece tells a story, revealing the timeless appeal of the snake. The precious metals are both fluid and captivating; with great fluidity, they perfectly follow the movements of the body. In short, it is a remarkable harmony between organic inspiration and technical mastery.
In a world where time seems to speed up, the creations of Elie Top remind us of the value of slow and subtle transformation. Like the snake whose skin embodies a perpetual renewal, each piece in the collection Twist is an invitation to contemplate the balance between the ephemeral and the eternal.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery