VIDA COLLECTION FOR ALPHONSE DE LA FORET

Tropical wildlife is exquisitely depicted in hand-carved cameos of outstanding beauty.The thickness of Alphonse de la Forêt cameos, along with the motifs carved into them, render a unique and rare quality unlike any other in the world, which is exclusive of the Vida Collection.The shells from which these cameos are carved come from the Caribbean islands off the coast of Panama, and are provided by native shell divers. The fine craftsmanship of these pieces is particularly shown in the beautiful openwork with motifs from the central piece in the lamina backs, resulting in an impeccable finish. Strands of pearls, carefully set in crescendo, feature occasional diamond inlays. The cameo jewelry in this collection is totally hand-made by experienced goldsmiths. Carvings are similar yet not identical making each piece one of a kind.

Houston Bolo Tie

cameo , 20k gold, leather.

Nymph Brooch

2ok gold, cameo pearls and diamonds.

Savoia Pill Box

20 k gold, double cameo,

pearls and diamonds Colibri necklace

20k gold

cameo, pearls.

Blue Bonnet Bolo

20k gold,cameo, pearls, leather.

Tucan Pendant

cameo, diamonds, pearls and 20k gold

Daphne earrings

Cameos and 18k gold.

De La Foret Earrings

Cameos on 20k gold with pearls and diamonds

Design for De la Foret Collier

Carlota Collier

Cecilia Earrings

De la Foret Cufflinks

Design for Nereyda Collier

Eva Earrings

Lotty´s ring

Dryad Brooch

Nereyda Collier

Nereyda earrings

De la Foret Collier

Eva Collier