'I love to surprise'
The jewellery is breathtakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted, as one would expect from a well-known label.
French designer's jewellery goes on show
The jewellery is breathtakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted, as one would expect from a well-known label. However, what sets Corentin Quideau's creations apart is the surprisingly funky look and element of fun in a range that is made from rare precious stones.
Be they brooches shaped like tiny green cacti complete with a ruby red flower, flamingos crafted from pink sapphires or just a string of pear-shaped diamonds so skillfully manufactured that the string is almost invisible Quideau's pieces are startling in design and stunning in appearance.
"I love to surprise women. I am fascinated by the intimate and magical relationship between a woman and her ornaments and constantly explore ways by which she can express her personality through my designs," he observes.
"My jewellery is for the woman who has everything. She has taste and has lived in the world of jewellery. She is looking for something different, extravagant and a little bit crazy," defines Quideau.
The renowned French jeweller is in Dubai for the Middle East launch of his Corentin Quideau Collection. More than 200 pieces of exclusive jewellery worth about $50 million is to go on display at Salon Hall, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
The exhibition, organised by Maxi Events, opens today and will continue until Monday, May 13, with Sunday being a "ladies only" day. It will be open from 10.00am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 9.00pm on all three days.
