Ultra-feminine yet edgy, the new Maillon de Cartier makes a great investment piece.
The watch comes in six variations: four in white or pink gold with diamond bezels or a full pave setting; and two in yellow gold, one without diamonds (seen here) and the other with a 9.33carat diamond bracelet and a black lacquer dial (limited to 50 pieces worldwide).
With a chiselled bracelet of chain-links that are offset and aligned on the bias, the ingenious design of the Maillon de Cartier evokes Cartier’s DNA of rhythmic geometry. New to the French maison, this eye-catching yet petite quartz timepiece plays on classic codes with its graphic and architectural elements.
The name Maillon is derived from the French word meaning “link”, and the curved links are indeed the highlight. The 16 x 17mm faceted case blends seamlessly into the bracelet, as though the case and polished links are entwined, which gives the watch a sense of fluidity – it almost feels like you are wearing a bangle.
“We wanted to deconstruct the bracelet and transcend its design through a volume approach. Emotion is in the movement and tension,” says Marie-Laure Cerede, Cartier’s timepieces creation director.
Available in a variety of yellow, pink and white gold, the only version without any diamonds is in 18K yellow gold with a silvered dial with classic Roman numerals, blue hands and sapphire cabochon crown. For a bit more sparkle, the 18K pink gold version with a bezel set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds and crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond is pure elegance.
The Maillon de Cartier watch is available from $34,600, in stores and at Cartier.sg. – DEBBIE KWONG
A single small diamond
Sometimes, one is better than many: It’s simple, sophisticated, and stands out even more. And you can’t go wrong with a classic natural diamond. No need to be flashy – just an elegant piece for everyday wear.
1 Bee My Love rose gold and diamond ring, $2,390, Chaumet
2 Vintage Alhambra yellow gold, diamond and carnelian ring, $5,000, Van Cleef & Arpels
3 Cactus de Cartier pink gold and diamond ring, $6,050, Cartier
4 Yellow gold and diamond micro oval signet ring, Tiffany $ Co.
5 Happy Hearts rose gold, diamond and pink stone ring, $2,390, Chopard
6 Colour Blossom Mini Star yellow gold, diamond and onyx ring, $3,600, Louis Vuitton
7 Oui yellow gold and diamond ring, Dior
TEXT & COORDINATION DEBBY KWONG
