To commemorate its 44th anniversary, MONDIAL revealed its partnership with the renowned Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra. As the brand ambassador and creative director for the MONDIAL Precious, Nicholas employs his architectural expertise to manifest the essence of simple geometric shapes, which epitomise the soul of the debut MONDIAL Precious x Nicholas Saputra collection.
Story by Iman Hidajat | Photos by Mondial
Introducing The Medallion. In times that demand elegance, exclusivity naturally follows suit. This exquisite brooch stands alone in its collection, inviting you to step into a realm where sophistication converges with empowerment.
Crafted from 18-carat white gold, this brooch weaves together diamonds and vibrant coloured precious stones, drawing inspiration from tapestries and insignias. Its crowning feature? A detachable 7.63-carat Ceylon blue sapphire, adding the final flourish to its design.
The combination of red rubies and blue sapphires renders this brooch a masterpiece, showcasing the most exquisite shapes and colours amongst precious stones, yet challenging in its design complexity.
Nicholas appreciates MONDIAL’s interest in involving him as a jewellery designer, not just as a brand spokesperson. This convinced him to embrace the opportunity to curate his collection of jewellery. Despite not being widely known for his interest in gemstones, he possesses an undeniable penchant for collecting these precious stones. “When travelling, I always make time to hunt for precious stones. I even went to Myanmar for a stone-hunting trip,” he asserted.
Speaking about The Medallion and the other jewellery collection he designed, Nicholas explained, “The fundamental geometric shapes – triangle, quadrilateral, circle – form the basis of all remarkable architectural endeavours. Though seemingly simple, these shapes offer boundless creative scope to craft designs ranging from the minimalist to the opulent, regardless of era.”
As the creative director of MONDIAL Precious x Nicholas Saputra, he emphasised that collaborating with MONDIAL has been an exhilarating creative venture, a playground for both himself and the jewellery brand. “I’m certain that jewellery enthusiasts will perceive the distinct ‘I’m Different’ design philosophy imbued in every piece we create, recognising how the touch of a jewellery piece can affirm, ‘Yes, you are precious in every way,’” he conveyed.
Founded in 1979, MONDIAL, a prominent jewellery brand, marked its 44th anniversary by unveiling a surprise: a collection centred around precious stones, co-designed with Nicholas to encapsulate the unique allure of rubies and sapphires in this debut line.
Leslie Christian Saputra, MONDIAL’s general manager, elucidated that MONDIAL Precious x Nicholas Saputra encompasses twenty-four designs catering to diverse preferences, spanning from everyday wear to statement pieces. The centrepiece remains The Medallion brooch. In addition, MONDIAL Precious introduced a mini collection based on Nicholas’ insights, addressing the scarcity of jewellery tailored for men.
“This collaboration with Nicholas marks a breakthrough for MONDIAL Precious as both MONDIAL and he share a passion for precious stones. Through Nicholas’s distinct design language, we aim to elevate the prestige of these stones to their deserving stature,” Leslie asserted.
Meanwhile, Tanya Alissia, gemmologist and chief merchandising officer of Central Mega Kencana, explained, “Through the MONDIAL Precious x Nicholas Saputra collection, we seek to redefine consumers’ perception of ‘precious,’ often confined solely to diamonds. Rubies and sapphires, equally rare if not rarer, challenge this notion!”
Following its reputation as the house of branded diamonds, MONDIAL, through the MONDIAL Precious collection, consistently implements its design principles, encompassing fanciful shapes, vibrant hues, and intricate craftsmanship while meeting stringent quality benchmarks exceeded the 4C Triple Excellent assessment standard from GIA.
Mondial Excellent Cut (MEC) is one of the signature diamond lines available at MONDIAL, resorted through a series of more specific diamond quality assessments of 49 parameters and the addition of measurement specifications with the latest technology, which takes into account the element of light performance from Sarine Technologies. The Light Performance certification adds a new dimension to MEC diamond grading. It provides a rich, comprehensive, objective view of a diamond’s visual beauty.