Ocean Necklace/Tiara
The Océan Necklace was a gift of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to his bride-to-be, Charlene Wittstock, on the day of their wedding. It was designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, who are known for their natural designs. This necklace, which can be transformed into a tiara, was inspired by the waves of the ocean, hence of course the name.
Princess Charlene wearing the Océan necklace
The necklace represents shimmering waves on a ribbon of white gold and round-cut diamonds. The blue sapphires, organised in asymmetrical circles, carry 11 pear-cut diamonds. They represent the reflection of water.
The necklace consists of 883 round-cut diamonds, weighing a total of over 44 carats, 10 pear-cut diamonds, weighing a total of over 4 carats, one 4.01 carat pear-cut diamond, and 359 round-cut sapphires for over a total of 18 carats, in a colour gradation of 3 hues.
Princess Charlene of Monaco has worn the necklace a few times, such as at the Red Cross Ball in 2011, but she hasn’t used it as tiara yet.
Picture credits
Collages by Aimée Durand, used with permission. All rights reserved.
