"In a bold bucking of fine jewellery convention, each stone is specifically fashioned to suit the design of its piece, rather than the traditional inverse. Suspended from invisible settings, the gems appear to hover around the body like precious planets. Paradoxically, they simultaneously echo their historic antecedents yet seem quite unlike anything seen before."
"I honestly don't remember. I started being interested, liking jewels, in the Eighties. I liked them as a fashion item, something to use with fashion. In my mind, fashion and jewellery don't differ so much. I use both for the sake of fashion. But then there is obviously another layer, which is about the lives of people."
Prada launched fine jewellery in 2022 following successful costume bijoux collections. The third collection represents the most innovative iteration, featuring gemstones in distinctive hues including purple, chartreuse, blush, and peach. Each stone is custom-cut to complement its specific piece design, reversing traditional fine jewellery practices. Gems appear suspended from invisible settings, creating an effect of precious stones hovering around the body. The collection balances historic antecedents with contemporary innovation. Miuccia Prada's interest in jewellery stems from the 1980s, viewing it as integral to fashion while remaining fascinated by the historical narratives and craftsmanship behind individual pieces.
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