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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

IDEAL LIGHT BY FRED

True to its luminous heritage, the FRED House has presented Monsieur Fred Idéal Light, its latest collection of high-quality jewelry. Designed by Valérie Samuel, Vice President and Artistic Director of the House, this collection is a tribute to the light and colors that nurtured Fred Samuel’s childhood in Argentina.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on the 1st of August
Updated on 1 August 2024
Exalting Joy Tourmaline Ring, Opals, Diamonds © FRED
FRED IDEAL LIGHT

Mr. Fred Ideal Light, Light as a muse.

The ideal light guides the Maison’s new high jewelry collection FRED, Mr. Fred Ideal Light, In tribute to the colors and the splinters that shaped the imagination of its founder, Fred Samuel.

Blazin Audacity Ring For You and Me. Garnet Spessartite, Red Spinel, Rose Spinels, Mandarin Garnets, Diamonds. © FRED
Blazin Audacity Ring for You and Me. Spessartite garnet, Red Spinel, Rose Spinels, Mandarin Garnets, Diamonds.
© FRED

True to its luminous heritage, the Maison FRED, presented Mr. Fred Ideal Light Its latest collection of high-end jewelry. Designed by Valérie Samuel, Vice President and Artistic Director of the House, this collection is a tribute to the light and colors that nurtured Fred Samuel’s childhood in Argentina. Each piece of this collection resonates with this creative energy, rooted in the memories and sensations of a Buenos Aires reinvented between dream and reality.

The collection revolves around four main pieces, each inspired by an aspect of Argentine culture and landscapes. The first, Blazing Audacity, It captures the free spirit and solar energy of La Boca. This picturesque neighborhood, famous for its colorful facades and vibrant atmosphere, is reflected in fiery jewels in shades of red, pink, and orange. The centerpiece, the pendant, features an oval red spinel of over 10 carats, surrounded by white gold and diamonds. It hides a detachable bracelet enhanced with rubellites and a mandarin garnet.
Exalting Joy Its inspiration comes from the carnival of Montserrat, a historic and festive neighborhood in Buenos Aires. This collection offers delicate creations with geometric patterns, reinterpreting the chamarré costumes and traditional adornments. The gems, such as white opals and turquoise, are finely worked in pairs to create transformable jewelry, playing with transparency and luminous reflections.
The set Bright Vitality Celebrates the lush nature of the Palermo Botanical Garden. Exceptional emeralds, sourced from the Muzo mine in Colombia, intertwine with diamonds to form fluid and supple jewelry. The creations, reminiscent of the movements of palm trees, offer a refined contrast between brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds.
Finally, Endless Horizon It evokes the vast stretches of sea of Mar del Plata, where Fred Samuel spent his holidays. This setting, dominated by the deep blues of Ceylon sapphires and lapis lazuli, reinvents the famous cable car FRED In a precious interpretation. The long lasso necklace, adjustable thanks to a double movable ring, and the cocktail ring, adorned with a Royal Blue sapphire, capture the essence of the sea and adventure.

Mr. Fred Ideal Light It is a beautiful artistic and emotional approach; each jewel embodies a part of the light that animated Fred Samuel. Drawing on the memories and beautiful landscapes of Argentina, the Maison FRED offers a sensory journey where each gem reveals a feeling. The light, a true muse, acts as a catalyst for emotions, infusing each creation with energy and depth. Thus, this collection embodies the perpetual quest for the ideal light, a source of inspiration and beauty.

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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