Jewelry Designs Inspired by Iconic Love Stories
Charriol bracelets, rings and earrings evoke elegance and romance in a variety of styles, inspired by the most compelling love stories throughout time. This Valentine’s Day, show your chivalrous nature and gift her a piece of jewelry radiating romance.
Tristan & Isolde
Celtic culture inspired the first line of Charriol bracelets – so let’s start with an ancient romance that graced the shores of Ireland. The patinaed bronze and rich gold of this gorgeous Charriol diamond bracelet befits royalty in the original story of star-crossed lovers. In the 12th century, the love story of Tristan, a Cornish knight and Isolde, an Irish princess, shared a forbidden love affair full of passion and tragedy. The legend of Tristan and Isolde dates several hundred years before Shakespeare penned Romeo and Juliet.
Jay Gatsby & Daisy Buchanan
The great jazz age in America is aptly represented by the torrid and tumultuous relationship of characters Jay Gatsby & Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby.” Fitzgerald’s own wife Zelda inspired the character of Daisy. The iconic characters will be forever linked with the first youthquake of the 20th Century- considered visually rich in fashion and decadence, with dashes of titillation and pizzazz. This flirty ring is inspired by Daisy herself, with 18k white gold holding three brilliant clusters of crystal and yellow diamonds. This playful interpretation would easily have been seen on her finger at an afternoon tea party in the 1920s.
Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton as Antony & Cleopatra
True Hollywood royalty, Elizabeth Taylor was at the height of stardom when she starred in the famously ambitious 1963 epic “Cleopatra.” She first met and started a scandalous love affair with a talented British stage actor, Richard Burton, while playing one of the most infamous couples in history. The on-again-off-again love story of Liz & Dick will forever be synonymous with their portrayals of Mark Antony & Cleopatra. This selection from our collection of Charriol bracelets and earrings were inspired by Taylor’s portrayal of the iconic Queen of Egypt. The pair of 18K gold earrings are crafted into a scarab-inspired post, and Roman-style roped hoops that pair beautifully with this gorgeous 18k yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet, inlaid with diamonds and white topaz. Worn together, the jewelry showcase grand displays of rich gold and brilliant diamonds.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
Bohemian and free-spirited, the modern love story of these Mexican artists lives on through their self-portraits and generations of future artists they’ve inspired. Frida’s eclectic style challenged traditional standards of beauty and femininity. She often paired multi-textured dangling earrings with an elaborate choker and colorful flower blossoms in her hair. These diamond earrings are inspired by her individual style. Set in 18k white gold, the black steel detailing adds a bit of drama to the beautifully textured set of linked hoops.