Fuli Gemstones and Aril Jewels have launched ‘The Lotus Tiara’, which received the gold award at last year’s Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards.
Designed by Kayla Rimmon of Aril Jewels, the brief was to design a tiara in celebration of King Charles III’s coronation back in May 2023.
After winning, Rimmon and Chloë Woodmansterne, of Aril Jewels, worked closely with Fuli Gemstones in making Rimmon’s gouache design come to fruition.
The tiara has nine marquise-cut, 10 pear-cut and one half moon cut Fuli Peridots. They are accented with Aquamarines Amethysts and Pink Tourmalines, as well as 259 white Diamonds weighing 6.56ct. The frame of this tiara has been set in 18K and platinum.
According to Rimmon the lotus was in ancient Egypt a symbol for the sun, creation and rebirth. At night, it closes up and sinks under water; at dawn, it opens and rises again.
In consideration of the modern day, Rimmon’s tiara also converts into a necklace, providing an opportunity to wear it on less formal occasions.
Pia Tonna, executive director of Fuli Gemstones, said: “We are so thrilled with the final result, the peridots compliment the design beautifully.”
Rimmon added: “The design celebrates peridot’s symbolism and connection with ancient Egypt. The Egyptians called peridot the gem of the sun; they believed the gemstone symbolises hope, rebirth and life, therefore the synergy between lotus flower and peridot is a harmonious partnership.”