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“Imaginary Civilization” Moonstone Necklace

Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

Moonstone, agate and quartz necklace

Own investment pieces by Christian Astuguevieille to sign your love of the radical; your belief that the objects we surround ourselves with should fire fascination and new perspectives, not just satisfy functional needs. An exhibitor at the world's great museums, the artist translates his observations of ethnic cultures and traditions into items that defy conventions and trigger new synergies. Signature works relate to his “Imaginary Civilization”, a fantastical world inhabited by eternal warriors, hunters and creatures bound to the cycles of nature.

Created as tribal regalia for the denizens of both this realm and our own is Christian's primal jewelry. Select his handmade moonstone necklace to tap the ritualistic power of semi-precious stones combined with venerated animal matter. Polished agate lozenges and sculpted horn discs alternate to form a rugged string; circuits of smoky quartz add sparkling accents. Fixed to this assembly, in taut suspension, is a carved and perforated Tibetan moonstone pendant. A complementing industrial-style hook-and-ring clasp completes the design.