According to the traditional rules of jewellery making, colour is added by means of gems. In the 'La Fêtes des Bêtes' collection it frequently is the inlay work that brings colour to the jewel. The contrasting mosaic and chess inlay is a meticulous work, inspired by an old technique often used to decorate cufflinks. A variety of radiant mother of pearl, and opulent onyx, malachite and lapis lazuli adorns this stunning chain necklace. The chessboard is a surrealism symbol that has lived through many years of Wouters & Hendrix collections and here, it’s a set of three that adorns the stud earrings.

Bending the traditional rules of jewellery-making while winking at surrealism, the ‘La Fête des Bêtes’ collection embodies everything Wouters & Hendrix is so very fond of. And just like in surrealism, the meaning behind the designs and symbols from this collection is for the wearer to interpret and make her or his own. material information NSC107 - Copper combined with sterling silver 925 - 57,43g - inlay work of reconstructed black onyx and mother of pearl, reconstructed black onyx and malachite, natural lapis lazuli and mother of pearl - S: 40cm - L: 43cm