Irina Rasquinet c/o Maison Celinni
“Finding a true gem / la perle rare” collection
Maison Celinni, the French diamond jeweler, is delighted to announce its collaboration with visual artist Irina Rasquinet to create a capsule collection with symbolic rings in a “slow luxury” spirit.
Whether it is an object or an exceptional person, for Irina Rasquinet “a true gem” (“La perle rare”, in French) resonates like a figure of speech style, where fine jewelry meets contemporary art. As usual, the artist plays with words, analyzing their meaning and direction in order to bring out a dazzling poem. This process is inseparable from her work, resulting in a generous body of work full of references and romantic journeys.
“We are delighted to welcome Irina Rasquinet to Celinni. Her creativity and dreamlike universe perfectly illustrate the spirit of our company, our sustainable approach and our craftsmanship” David Sussmann, President of Celinni.
Always on the move, Irina Rasquinet redefines codes to magnify them and convey the values of authentic luxury.
Designed in close collaboration with the workshops of Maison Celinni, the collection boldly fuses Japanese Keshi pearls and precious stones, enhanced on a lichen of intertwined chains. The reflections of the pearl(mother-of-pearl) and the sparkle of natural gems give the original™ creations the allure of hypnotic sculptures.
Keshi pearls have the distinctive feature of being all different in their singular shape, making each ring unique. “finding a true gem” (“rencontrer la perle rare”, in french) is an ode to nature, which has been elevated to the status of artwork, a universal refuge that transcends convention.
“I’ve always taken an artistic approach to jewelry, placing semantics at the heart of the reactor. To create a jewel is to write a story, a fragment of eternity destined to nourish the imagination of those who wear it and those who contemplate it” Irina Rasquinet.
The collection is available in 3 exclusive series, with variations ranging from an alloy of silver and precious stones, diamonds and 18-carat gold, to an art edition limited to 8 pieces. Available to order as a limited edition at www.celinni.com and in Celinni jewelers by appointment. Prices start at €800.
Irina Rasquinet
Irina Rasquinet is a French artist born in 1974 in Chechnya. Having grown up in a country at war, she defines herself as an artist with “vacant roots”. As a teenager, she moves to go to university in Russia, where she joins an experimental art school in Moscow. There she learned to unleash her creativity, but eager to open up new perspectives, she moved in Paris in 1997 to join the School of Decorative Arts. Fascinated by the French language which enjoys a particular aura in Russian-speaking cultural circles, Irina Rasquinet relies on puns or expressions endowed with a poetic and surrealist scope for those who discover them and practice them for the first time.
With works entitled Roule-moi une pelle (2007), Terre à Terre (2008), Langue de bois (2008) or Nature (su)pendue (2008), Irina Rasquinet takes a fresh and imaginative look at these expressions from spoken language, and makes them resonate with themes that are dear to her, such as love, identity or nature. From her fanciful and costume jewelry (created notably for Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s house), to her monumental sculptures, the playful and abundant universe of Irina Rasquinet blossoms. Releasing her childish gaze, the artist offers spontaneous, direct and uncalculated creations, freed from all conceptual baggage, which humorously question the realities of our contemporary world.
Maison Celinni
French Jewelry since 1967
David Sussman, founder of Maison Celinni inherited from his grandfather his determination, his expertise, his passion for diamonds and his love for beautiful stories. A heritage he cherishes every day and he is committed to passing on to his team. “I have always been fascinated by diamonds, which is a family story. When I founded Maison Celinni, I wished to share my passion with everyone, making the most luxurious product in the world affordable.” Celinni’s experts put their expertise at the service of your dreams.
Maison Celinni has always had a disruptive positioning: offering the best diamonds and gemstones at the best price in order to allow everyone to afford the diamond jewel of their dreams at the fairest price. Thus, the entire production chain is controlled, and Celinni’s diamond dealers work directly with suppliers carefully chosen that are certified by recognized non-governmental organizations: RJC (Responsible jewelry Council), Kimberly Process and BPP (Best Practice Principle), or COC (Chain of Custody), which guarantee, amongst other things, the protection of Human rights, environmental preservation, buying of “Conflict Free” diamonds, and the eviction of corruption.
Placing satisfaction of all its customer’s requirements of excellence at the center, Maison Celinni works directly with its ateliers in Paris. Celinni has a very sharp jewelry personalization service, offering engraving, or even a complete creation of a tailor-made jewel. Maison Celinni considers everything is possible.
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