

The Retroval “Diamond Vein Bond” collar features 18-karat yellow gold links and 11.30 carats of baguette-cut diamonds that represent light coming through “cracks” in the links. The collar launched as part of the brand’s “Bond” collection, which debuted at Couture in June.
It was inspired by the delicate yet resilient nature of flowers and the Japanese art of Kintsugi. In Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold lacquer as the adhesive. Examining the design of the Diamond Vein Bond collar, diamonds are used like gold lacquer.
The collection is inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, and encourages us to reconsider the traditional ideals we hold about beauty and perfection.