Precious handmade hair jewel. Stem in cellulose acetate. Decoration in white gold, set with precious stones, such as brilliant-cut diamonds, onyx and emeralds.

The inspiration for this masterpiece comes directly from the “Roaring Twenties”: the pendant recalls the Charleston, typical clothes of those Years, and the black-and-white-and-green pavé was a leitmotiv for fashion and jewellery of that time.

YOLO is an idea born in the post-pandemic era, from the desire of a group of international Entrepreneurs, driven by enthusiasm and fascinated by elegance, to propose something original and extravagant. Willing to go against the tide, it was decided to move unconventionally: by tracing anomalies and dysfunctionalities pertaining to objects of everyday life, exalting their versatility and their value. The partnership between two excellences, YOLO and the jewelry house Boite d'Or, has allowed the creation of a truly unique object of its kind.

Icon of Beauty

"Marilyn" represents an example of how an apparently trivial object can take on a functional connotation in the context of a jewel able to reflect and interpret some of the facets that make up the complex female personality. Love between the precious and its lucky user must be born at first glance.

Deco style jewel inspired by the great American diva, designed with small precious fringes. Often hanging and wavy, fringes were a fundamental element of Charleston costumes, the dance of jazz origin that drove crowds wild in the 1920s and later became a symbol of lightheartedness in the period between the two world wars. These mobile elements contributed to creating a dynamic and sensual effect during the dance. They were applied to short, low-cut and tight dresses, and emphasized the feminine silhouette of the dancers, with a touch of pomp.

“Marylin” is entirely handmade, using the highest quality materials and it’s protected by a pouch in precious lambskin.

The pencil body is realized in cellulose acetate.

The tail is made of Rhodium-Plated Gold 18KT and onix and studded with Diamonds and Zambian Emeralds.

“Marilyn” by YOLO is a delicate object, a precious ally of feminine charm, deserving proper conservation. All the materials of which the object is made require care and attention.

 

External agents: chemicals / temperature / brightness / humidity

The cellulose acetate and the precious stones composing “Marilyn” are materials sensitive to chemical substances. In contact with alcohols, hydrocarbons or chlorinated solvents there is a swelling or a loss of the plastic characteristics of the acetate, which is soluble in ketones. Strong mineral acids and bases, pure or concentrated oxidizing salts can cause chemical degradation of all such components. Due to its chemical nature, cellulose acetate shows a sensitive tendency to absorb water. The water content, in fact, plays a significant role on the physical and mechanical properties of this material. A high water content can greatly increase the impact resistance but makes the material softer, decreasing its thermal resistance. Sudden heating or cooling of the valuable materials used can cause superficial and/or structural damage. Storage at room temperature is recommended. “Marilyn” should never be stored for long periods of time in environments where the temperature is higher than 24°C. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 24°C could favour deformation phenomena. Temperatures below 14°C could instead favour fragility. “Marilyn” should never be exposed to excessive sunlight, as direct exposure to sunlight is likely to raise temperatures and alter the physical state of the object. Prolonged direct exposure to sunlight or permanence in environments with intense and continuous irradiation can give rise to discoloration and deformation of the object. The suggested environmental humidity, for a correct conservation of “Marilyn”, is between 40% and 60%. A humidity higher than 60% risks deforming the object; on the other hand, a humidity lower than 40% increases the fragility of the object and favors drying phenomena. A situation of extreme drying can cause structural fragility.

 

Cleaning and conservation

Contact of the object with hot or boiling water can cause surface bleaching or discoloration. For proper cleaning, we recommend the use of warm water and glycerin, possibly neutral soap. It is recommended to keep “Marilyn” as far as possible inside its precious leather case.

We accept returns within 7 days of purchase, provided items are unused and in their original packaging.

To request a return, contact our customer service at the email address customerservice@boltina.ch or call the +41 91 640 30 90 with your order number.

Refunds will be processed within 7 business days of receiving the item. Shipping costs for returns are the customer's responsibility.

Sale items are non-refundable unless faulty. Customized items cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Orders are processed within 1-3 business days and shipped via trusted carriers. Delivery times vary based on location and shipping method selected. Customers will receive tracking information once the order has been shipped. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers. Free shipping is available for orders over CHF 200.--.

Shipping costs vary according to the total amount of the order and the delivery destination. Preparation and packaging costs are free. We recommend you to group all your items in a single order. We cannot combine two orders placed separately and shipping fees apply to each of them.

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Information? Questions?

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To do so, call us at +41 91 640 30 90 from Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. (UTC+2 and excluding public holidays) or send an email to customerservice@boltina.ch.