IN FULL BLOOM: The concept of a collaboration blossomed from the moment that Philosophy’s Lorenzo Serafini and jewellery designer Bea Bongiasca met.

“In a creative process, finding a soulmate isn’t that common,” Serafini told WWD on the Paris unveiling of the duo’s designs. He added that he and Bongiasca clicked immediately upon being introduced by mutual friends over a shared vision of color, joy and creativity.

That is the primary time that Philosophy has collaborated with a jewellery brand, with Serafini describing Bongiasca “a powerhouse of ideas and enthusiasm.” Serafini added that he and Bongiasca would love the collaboration to proceed in future seasons.

Asked what she liked about his work, the Milan-based Bongiasca spoke enthusiastically about Serafini’s designs, specifically his volumes and colours. “And we’re neighbors,” she added.

Collaborations are like “an escapism from your personal job,” said the jewellery designer, who had previously worked on eyewear designs with Linda Farrow. That is the primary time she is working with a fashion label.

“It’s at all times really interesting to consult with other brands since you’re so wrapped up in your personal world that you just don’t know what’s occurring outside,” she continued.

For his or her joint collection, she and Serafini agreed on dressing her 9-karat gold designs in enamel tones that match the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini resort palette of lilac, red and a touch of black.

The gathering includes stylized flower hoop earrings; one other swirly model that climbs on the ear; a necklace, and three ring shapes, including Bongiasca’s bestselling Vine design.

That Vine style is finished with a purple amethyst that “he keeps pushing on everyone,” Bongiasca said with amusing, holding her own bejeweled hand up to indicate it off.

Priced between $560 for enamel earrings and as much as $1,300 for the adjustable choker and its four-leaf pendant, the Philosophy x Bea Bongiascia collection will likely be sold from November at the jewellery designer’s Milan store and online in addition to through a collection of retailers that carry Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini.