18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphires Mini Hoop Earrings

Name: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphires Mini Hoop Earrings
Brand: VANLELES DIAMONDS
Price: 3638.39 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The Nile Collection is an elevated and elegant take on the exotic theme of ancient Egypt. The Nile, the longest river in the world also called the father of African rivers, served as inspiration to Vania Leles for this collection. Each piece from The Nile Collection has been passionately crafted from the inspiring story of the river’s past and present. It centres around three-dimensional motifs with fluid lines forming a closed cocoon. Mini Hoop Earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with Sapphire Charms (external diameter 12mm) Sapphire, pear shaped = 1.00 total carat weight These hoops can be customised with a choice of interchangeable precious gemstones charms. Made in Italy

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2018

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Mayfair, London, GB

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1stDibs: LU638322662562

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Every VANLELES Diamonds creation is an homage to the beauty of Africa. Vania Leles started the jewelry brand to showcase the gemstones and diamonds of her home continent. Each ethically sourced piece is inspired by African history and landscapes, with precious stones transformed into stunning jewelry like dangle earrings, pendant necklaces and cocktail rings.

Leles was born in Guinea-Bissau and later studied in Lisbon and London. Her work as a model took her to Paris and New York until she settled in London. In 2003, she had the idea for a jewelry brand while on a fine jewelry shoot. Someone on set told her that Africa was the origin of some of the world’s most precious and semi-precious stones. Yet when she did some research, she discovered that there was a lack of fine jewelry African designers working with these stones.

Leles decided to establish her own African and female-led jewelry house, but her mother urged her to slow down. “She suggested I get ten years of experience before launching my own company,” Leles told Introspective. Taking her advice, she quit modeling, earned a gemology degree from GIA London and was hired as a gemologist by Graff. She later worked at De Beers and Sotheby’s.

In 2011, Leles launched VANLELES Diamonds. She opened a store on New Bond Street in London, a major center of the international jewelry trade. She began small, taking commissions for engagement rings and tennis bracelets. In 2015, a loyal client became an investor, and Leles relocated to the prestigious Brook Street.

When designing, Leles told The Study, she envisions her pieces for “a dynamic and elegant woman who isn’t afraid to wear grand jewelry with the same ease while in jeans and a white shirt or in a gown.”

Since the beginning, Leles has maintained a strict policy of only sourcing diamonds from certified conflict-free suppliers. This includes stones from all over the African continent, including Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.

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