A study in contrasts

Miroir D'Ombre necklace centred by a cushion-cut yellow diamond, shadowed by a dégradé of blue sapphires.

'Any object is beautiful when placed against a dark background. The contrast effect heightens its power," said Pierre Hardy, creative director of Hermès jewellery.

The movement of shadow and its relationship with light are reflected in the new high-jewellery collection titled Les Jeux De L'Ombre.