Actress Zoë Kravitz (right) wearing pieces from Jessica McCormack’s new “Bows” collection.
London—Jessica McCormack’s latest collection offers three new takes on a classic jewelry motif: the bow.
The “Bows” collection eschews the overt femininity usually associated with the bow in favor of looks that speak to “boldness and irreverence,” the brand said.
The earrings, rings, and necklaces in the 21-piece collection pair diamonds with pearls, sapphire, and emerald in 18-karat gold.
The three interpretations include twisting ribbons, sculptural and articulated bows, and bunched, looped bows designed with the Georgian and Victorian influences McCormack is known for.
The “Bows Ribbon” necklace in 18-karat yellow and blackened gold features 35.52 carats of round brilliant diamonds (price upon request)
A standout of the collection is the “Bows Ribbon” necklace that features a twisting ribbon motif set with a total of 35.52 carats of diamonds.
The sculptural bow motif, seen in the “Bows” ring that features two pear-cut diamonds, uses Georgian cut-down settings to highlight the diamonds’ strength and character, the brand said, a juxtaposition from the delicateness of a bow.
The “Bows Ribbon” pendant with 1.56 carats of round brilliant diamonds in 18-karat yellow with blackened white gold claw and milgrain settings ($22,250) styled on a “Ball n Chain” necklace ($38,000)
Two “Bows” rings in 18-karat yellow and blackened white gold featuring 2 carats of tapered baguette-cut diamonds with a conch pearl ($69,500), left, or emerald ($76,500), right, at the center.
A pair of “Bows” hoop earrings each featuring 0.36 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds in an 18-karat blackened white and yellow gold milgrain setting accented by pearl drops ($10,500)
A “Bows” ring using two 0.70-carat pear-cut diamonds in an 18-karat white gold Georgian style cut-down setting as the loops of a bow, with the 18-karat yellow gold bands as the ribbon ($30,750)
Milgrain settings are used in 18-karat blackened white and yellow gold to add texture to the designs. This can be seen in many pieces, like the “Bows Ribbon” pendant or the “Bows” hoop earrings.
Throughout the collection, these sculptural bow pieces utilize articulation so the bows’ ribbon can move with the wearer.
The “Bows Bunched” earrings feature strands of pearls accented by two 1.30-carat round brilliant diamonds in a Georgian style cut-down setting, two 0.50-carat round brilliant diamonds in a milgrain setting, and additional round brilliant diamonds in claw and milgrain settings for a total of 5.80 carats in 18-karat yellow and blackened white gold (price upon request).
A pair of asymmetrical “Bows” earrings each with a 0.70-carat pear-cut diamond in a Georgian style cut-down setting and 0.32 carats of round brilliant diamonds in an 18-karat yellow and blackened white gold milgrain setting with a pearl drop ($39,000)
Bows that have been tied loosely and are bunched are the third version of the motif, as seen above in the “Bows Bunched” earrings.
A standout here are the Bows Bunched earrings, which highlight the counterbalance of bold shapes with soft hues by using denim-blue thread for the pearls.
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New engagement rings debuted in the Bows collection as well, providing a twist on McCormack’s traditional bridal offerings.
These designs showcase looped bow motifs accented by diamonds in a milgrain setting flanking the center stone.
A “Bows” engagement ring centering a 3.03-carat cushion-cut diamond in an 18-karat white gold claw setting flanked by two smaller diamonds and an 18-karat yellow gold bow motif (price upon request)
The Bows collection retails from $5,250 to $365,000.
It debuted on Sept. 17 and is available in-store as well as on the Jessica McCormack website.
