5 colourful opal pieces from Dior, Gucci and more high jewellery brands – showy bracelets, brooches, necklaces and earrings from the likes of Chopard, Boucheron and Mikimoto

Feb 1 , 2023

Opals take pride of place in these opulent bracelets, brooches, necklaces and earrings from Boucheron (pictured) and other high jewellery brands. Photo: Boucheron

Dior’s Print bracelet uses sapphires, tsavorites, spessartite garnets and Paraiba tourmalines while Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum earrings add peridots, tourmalines and diamonds

Mikimoto’s butterfly brooch, inspired by clothes from Japan’s Heian period, uses Akoya cultured pearls, while Boucheron’s Bijou de Tête Fleur de Paradis mixes amethysts and garnets with an opal

This enigmatic gemstone has long been a symbol of love, hope and purity as it shimmers with different colours. STYLE takes a look at five high jewellery pieces – from bracelets to brooches – that place the stone front and centre.

1. Mikimoto

Mikimoto butterfly brooch in Akoya cultured pearl and opal. Photo: Mikimoto

Set in 18k white and yellow gold, this extravagant brooch of Akoya cultured pearls, opal, sapphire, garnet and diamond is inspired by the butterfly-patterned garments worn by the nobility during Japan’s Heian period. Price upon request.

2. Dior

Inspired by the concept of “drawing prints on jewellery”, this colourful bracelet is set with an opal cabochon and adorned with vibrant gemstones including pink and yellow sapphires, tsavorites, spessartite garnets and Paraiba tourmalines. Price upon request.

3. Chopard

Chopard emerald bead necklace set with opal, sapphires and emeralds. Photo: Chopard

This necklace is crafted from 246.31 carats of emerald beads, with a spectacular 25.39-carat opal at its heart and accents in an array of colours from sapphires, emeralds, Paraiba tourmalines and turquoises. Price upon request.