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Haute Jewellery by James Franses

In this blog we take a closer look at some of James' most iconic creations. Taking inspiration from the natural world, his flowing and elegant designs have become iconic. Having honed and perfected his craft over decades he embodies the Franses ethos for unrivalled quality and expertise.

Embrace

An alternative to the more traditional solitaire ring, the Embrace highlights the beauty of the centre stone to perfection, whether it be a fine diamond or in this case a stunning rare sapphire. The Embrace caresses the finger with with it's curved setting, expertly hand -set with diamonds, again putting the sapphire on centre stage.

Embrace

An alternative to the more traditional solitaire ring, the Embrace highlights the beauty of the centre stone to perfection, whether it be a fine diamond or in this case a stunning rare sapphire. The Embrace caresses the finger with with it's curved setting, expertly hand -set with diamonds, again putting the sapphire on centre stage.

Embrace
Embrace

Blossom

Inspired by the bright summer flowers of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, James designed and created the Blossom Collection. Each piece is adorned with marquise or pear-shaped diamonds for petals, with a hint of colour introduced by way of a central fancy pink diamond. The Haute Jewellery Blossom ring is the ultimate expression of the design. Set with certificated D colour pear brilliant-cut diamonds and an extremely rare central certificated natural fancy pink diamond, it is truly a sight to behold.

Blossom

Inspired by the bright summer flowers of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, James designed and created the Blossom Collection. Each piece is adorned with marquise or pear-shaped diamonds for petals, with a hint of colour introduced by way of a central fancy pink diamond. The Haute Jewellery Blossom ring is the ultimate expression of the design. Set with certificated D colour pear brilliant-cut diamonds and an extremely rare central certificated natural fancy pink diamond, it is truly a sight to behold.

Blossom
Blossom

Sweeping Pear Shape

Pear-shaped diamonds have long been a personal favourite of the Franses family, expertly hand-selected by James and Jeff Franses, each diamond is handled with the upmost care and attention. Following his form for simple and elegant designs James' Sweeping Pear Shape ring gently enhances the natural shape and beauty of the stones formation. Each piece is handmade by James in his on-site workshop to ensure exact fitting meaning each ring is completely individual.

Sweeping Pear Shape

Pear-shaped diamonds have long been a personal favourite of the Franses family, expertly hand-selected by James and Jeff Franses, each diamond is handled with the upmost care and attention. Following his form for simple and elegant designs James' Sweeping Pear Shape ring gently enhances the natural shape and beauty of the stones formation. Each piece is handmade by James in his on-site workshop to ensure exact fitting meaning each ring is completely individual.

Sweeping Pear Shape
Sweeping Pear Shape