THE LION COLLECTION

THE LION COLLECTION

A Rubeus dialogue between opposite energies.

THE POWER OF CREATIVENESS
The story of the Lion collection starts with two signature gem cuts created for Rubeus by the world-famous gem cutter Victor Tuzlukov. With exceptional mastery, he cut rare golden garnets in the shape of a lion's face, as well as citrines and Imperial topazes, rare golden-orange with red sparkle gems that were first discovered in Brazil in 1768. Then, he set to represent the stylized Yin symbol cutting deep-pink, almost crimson rubellites, as well as other red gems in oval shapes.
Frédéric Mané's sketch for the Rubeus Lion collection
The Rubeus Lion collection: the light and the luxury

The founders of Rubeus, Viktor and Natalya Bondarenko, asked one of the most reputed jewellery designers of our time, Frédéric Mané, to develop a concept starting from these two exclusive creations.

Referencing neo-baroque aesthetics, he saw in the lion face nature's exuberance at its fullest, the blinding sunshine light, the Yang energy; while the smooth, curving lines of the rubellites' Yin-cut provided the impulse for the design of the second part of the collection as a tribute to the quiet and soft moonlight.

The art and craft of sculptor-jeweller, Jothi–Sèroj Ebroussard
The art and craft of sculptor-jeweller, Jothi–Sèroj Ebroussard
The art and craft of sculptor-jeweller, Jothi–Sèroj Ebroussard

Brought to life by the world's best cutters and jewellers, the Rubeus Lion collection creates harmony between antagonistic yet complementary forces.

The birth of a masterpiece: the Lion necklace

The birth of a masterpiece: the Lion ring

Symbolising the Yang positivity, the first chapter of the majestic Rubeus Lion collection is a hymn to natural radiance.

THE LION NECKLACE

Like an intricate and luminous mosaic, a sunray motive of sapphires, rubies and diamonds surrounds the beautiful central golden garnet in the stylized form of a lion's face. 

Necklace with exclusive Lion cut golden-yellow garnet; rubies, sapphires and diamonds; 18K yellow gold.

Frédéric Mané's gouaches for the Lion ring and earrings
Frédéric Mané's gouache for the Lion necklace
THE LION RING AND EARRINGS

Matching the exquisite design of the Lion necklace's central element, its glorious radiance is echoed by an equally precious ring and pair of earrings.

Ring with exclusive Lion cut golden-yellow garnet; rubies, sapphires and diamonds; 18K yellow gold.Earrings with exclusive Lion cut 6.28 cts and 6,65 cts golden-yellow garnets; rubies, sapphires and diamonds; 18K yellow gold.

The Lion set in all its splendour
The Lion set in all its splendour
The Lion set in all its splendour

The Rubeus Lion collection balances the magnificent strength of the Lion set paying homage to the lunar peacefulness of the Yin.

THE MOONLIGHT RING

In a vortex of rubies, sapphires and diamonds, a deep-pink rubellite cut in the shape of a stylized Yin sits as a precious moment of tranquillity in the midst of perpetual motion.

Ring with exclusive Yin cut 13 cts rubellite; rubies, sapphires and diamonds; 18K yellow gold.

Frédéric Mané's gouaches for the Guardian Lions ring
Frédéric Mané's gouache for the Moonlight ring
THE GUARDIAN LIONS RING

The inherent smoothness of the Yin symbol inspired also the refined oval cut of this ring's centerpiece, guarded by two watchful yellow citrine lions.

Ring with oval cut 9.4 cts rubellite and two exclusive Lion cut yellow citrines; rubies, sapphires and diamonds.

The Moonlight set and its gorgeous softness
The Moonlight set and its gorgeous softness
The Moonlight set and its gorgeous softness
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