The musician enlisted jewellery designer Theo Fennell to turn his old kneecaps into the unique pieces. The 78-year-old has since showcased a necklace featuring his right kneecap.
The other kneecap was turned into a brooch, and John said it would stand the test of time. On the back of the pendant, there's a phrase in Latin which translates to: "I will no longer bow to any man".
"When I had my kneecaps removed, the left one first and then the right, I asked my surgeon if I could keep the kneecaps," Elton explained in his documentary Touched By Gold.
"I honestly think these are timeless pieces that will last for centuries.”
Smiles & Gemstones
Meanwhile, French designer Alix Ferracci has launched a new jewellery line under the Paris-based label ALF Jewelry, featuring tooth-shaped pieces crafted from 925 sterling silver plated in gold or silver.
The collection includes necklaces and bracelets adorned with tsavorite garnets, amethysts and diamonds, drawing on the historic symbolism of teeth as amulets and status symbols. It includes four necklaces, three bracelets, one ring, and three earrings.
“The idea was to really go back to the essence of how we expressed ourselves as humans at the very beginning, and to turn it into something contemporary and, I hope, a little new,” she said.
“What's interesting is that when I show the teeth, everyone has a story, either about teeth they've worn in the past, or dental problems they've had.”
Teeth have long signified strength, status, and spirituality, and have been incorporated into jewellery for thousands of years.
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