Constellations were an important element of Verdura’s visual language throughout his career. During his tenure at Chanel, he designed some of his most renowned creations inspired by the night skies of his hometown Palermo, including the highly sought-after Starburst brooch. Later, in 1944, Verdura introduced the first Stardust-themed jewel, a bracelet featuring diamond stars against a cabochon-set celestial backdrop. The design gained immediate success, captivating the eye of important patrons like his longtime friend Cole Porter. In the following decades, Verdura continued to experiment with the celestial motif, recreating the imagery in a variety of colorful gemstones such as moonstone and aquamarine. The present lot, rendered in vibrant turquoise and dazzling diamonds, is a notable rendition of this iconic theme.