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Piece of the Week: Picchiotti’s Transformable ‘Classic Blue and Green’ Necklace
The necklace features a sapphire drop weighing more than 9 carats that detaches to transform into a ring.
Why have just one piece of jewelry when you could have two?
Picchiotti’s “Classic Blue and Green” necklace, found in its high jewelry “Masterpieces” collection, makes that dream a reality with its removable drop featuring a 9.57-carat oval-cut Sri Lankan blue sapphire surrounded by 1.79 carats of baguette-cut diamonds.
The sapphire drop can unclasp from the necklace and placed in a ring mount with baguette-cut diamonds on the band, becoming an entirely new piece.
However, the versatility doesn’t stop there with this one-of-a-kind 18-karat white gold necklace.
While the ring is on the wearer’s hand, the necklace can be worn as a choker that alternates 9.61 carats of round-cut emeralds and 3.41 carats of cushion-cut sapphires between 14.78 carats of baguette-cut diamonds.
Wearers can also leave the emerald part of the drop attached for a Y-shaped necklace look.
Picchiotti’s “Classic Blue and Green” necklace, found in its high jewelry “Masterpieces” collection, makes that dream a reality with its removable drop featuring a 9.57-carat oval-cut Sri Lankan blue sapphire surrounded by 1.79 carats of baguette-cut diamonds.
The sapphire drop can unclasp from the necklace and placed in a ring mount with baguette-cut diamonds on the band, becoming an entirely new piece.
Picchiotti’s “Classic Blue and Green” necklace is not just one piece, but two, as the 9.57-carat sapphire drop unclasps from the collar to become a ring.
However, the versatility doesn’t stop there with this one-of-a-kind 18-karat white gold necklace.
While the ring is on the wearer’s hand, the necklace can be worn as a choker that alternates 9.61 carats of round-cut emeralds and 3.41 carats of cushion-cut sapphires between 14.78 carats of baguette-cut diamonds.
Wearers can also leave the emerald part of the drop attached for a Y-shaped necklace look.
“This transformable piece is a new creation that encompasses a classic design that will never go out of style, world-class precious gemstones, impeccable workmanship, and brilliant technology that allows the fortunate wearer to decide how to wear it,” said Maria Carola Picchiotti, marketing director at Picchiotti.
She told National Jeweler via email her personal favorite way to style the piece.
“With an evening gown, I would go for the complete necklace. For a cocktail dress, we would recommend the collar and the ring. Whatever the choice, it is always stunning!”
The complete set of the Classic Blue and Green necklace including the necklace, drop, and ring mount retails for $519,200.
It is available on the Picchiotti website.
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