The braid of three golds symbolises nature’s dynamism which is only understood by the chosen few.

The creation “La Fleur Cosmique” (The Cosmic Flower) is a major piece of his collection representing the evolution of his original style and research. by Yourcenar, Marguerite Published 1984. (solar symbol with three interlocking spirals represented in his collection as a tricoloured braid) Marguerite Yourcenar (,, born Marguerite Antoinette Jeanne Marie Ghislaine. Friday, Novella: 'Alexis' by Marguerite Yourcenar Novella: 'Alexis' by Marguerite Yourcenar A friend recently gave me the first novel (la), 'Alexis,' by his favorite writer, Marguerite Yourcenar, and at just over one hundred pages, it was easy to read through in a day. His passion for gemstones, his interest in the base materials’ secrets and the triskelion. The motivation of his designs are based on the three aspects: This led him to discover the incredible cultural richness of Celtic art, which inspired the first pieces of his collection of unique and numbered pieces of jewellery. 'It was with Alexis that, in 1929, Marguerite Yourcenar began her career as a novelist. After focussing on tribal, Egyptian and Viking art, he started to focus on his own roots. From the beginning, he sought to revisit and reinterpret ancient techniques and symbols.

He has always been fascinated by the fabulous treasures of ancient civilisations and their artistic richness. Grégoire Maret, shows his constant artistic approach, through the masterpieces of his collection which he started more than 20 years ago. The symbolism of the materials, shapes, colours and the empirical know-how give the jewellery an esoteric dimension.

Alexis by Marguerite Yourcenar