Wheat-inspired jewellery alert: Yellow sapphires, diamonds and emeralds

Chanel has unveiled a new jewellery collection inspired by wheat, which is a symbol of luck and abundance. It is also considered a good-luck charm. Here’s a look at some of the standout pieces. (AFP)

Updated on: Jul 06, 2016 4:03 PM IST

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Chanel has unveiled a new jewellery collection inspired by wheat, which is a symbol of luck and abundance. It is also considered a good-luck charm. Here’s a look at some of the standout pieces. (AFP)

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Yellow sapphires, yellow and white diamonds, tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and emeralds set the tone for the new Les Blés de Chanel collection. (AFP)

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Inspired by Coco Chanel’s love for wheat, the new collection features 62 pieces. (AFP)

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Diamonds, yellow sapphires and pearls signify the youthful wheat harvest. (AFP)

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Coco Chanel was born in August, during the harvest time. The French designer looked at wheat as a way to achieve spiritual elevation and rebirth. (AFP)

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The prices for the Les Blés de Chanel collection start from $40,700 (Rs 27,48,062). (AFP)

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Coco Chanel is said to have used wheat as a good-luck charm in her apartment. Her home had paintings, sculptures and other objects that featured the crop. (AFP)

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Some jewellery pieces have a yellow cushion sapphire as their centrepiece, exuding a warm, summery look. (AFP)