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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

LOVE STORY

The pieces by Lydia Courteille once again prove her talent. A blend of wonderful stones, beauty, stories and mysteries.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on March 19
Updated on March 19, 2023
LYDIA COURTEILLE LOVE STORY
LYDIA COURTEILLE LOVE STORY

Love story at Lydia Courteille.

It should be noted that this new collection by Lydia Courteille celebrates passionate relationships.

In this regard, the creator is back with Love Story jewelry inspired by famous loves. In order to draw attention to feelings, Lydia Courteille It reminds us of famous passions that captivate us.

LYDIA COURTEILLE LOVE STORY
Love Story
Earrings of Cleopatra and Marc Antoine
© Lydia Courteille

First of all, We set off into ancient Greek and Roman times with Ganymede and Jupiter, Orpheus and Eurydice, Hercules and Omphale, and even Leda and the Swan. Then, among the most fascinating pieces, we focus on seduction with Leda and the Swan. Thus, Leda is a princess in Greek mythology who is seduced by the god Zeus, who took the appearance of a swan. Likewise, Lydia created a bracelet that is inspired by this story. It features a stunning rose gold swan leaning on a morganite mirror. Leda likes to surprise us, which is why the morganite makes Leda appear, engraved on the back of the stone.

As one might expect, Lydia does not forget Cleopatra and Marc Antoine. With this pair of earrings, she reminds us of their bond of passion and conquest. A queen of Egypt and a Roman general who have left their mark on history. In this spirit, these earrings tell their own story of power, passion, and their deaths. Undoubtedly, this ring will capture your attention. Its inspiration comes from the love story between King George IV and Maria Fitzerbert. Since at first glance George fell in love with Maria, but British law forbade the prince from marrying a Catholic. So, secretly they exchanged painted miniatures of the eyes of each other. It should be noted that the miniature depicts a single eye to preserve the anonymity of the lovers. In fact, the miniatures of the »eyes of love» became very popular between the 1790s and 1820s.

LYDIA COURTEILLE LOVE STORY
Love Story
George IV's ring and Maria Fitzherbert
© Lydia Courteille

To conclude this overview of Love Story, Lydia Courteille It also looks at the romance between Maryline Monroe and John F Kennedy. It’s a cult era when glamour, secret, passion and the drama of two icons blend together. A love story surrounded by mysteries that inspires a superb gold bracelet adorned with morganites and diamonds.

Overall, this collection captivates us by recalling stories of love and passion. In other words, the pieces of Lydia Courteille We are once again proving his talent. A mixture of wonderful stones, Of beauty, of stories and mysteries.

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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