Solaris: Last Bloom of the season, and the first one of
The Collective
About the "Solaris" Collection
It started with a chair flying back in the middle of our meeting. Heidi leapt up, eyes wide, and she said: “Honey, you gotta see this - this just arrived!”
In her hands was the raw mold for Solaris. No stones. No color. Just metal. And yet, even stripped down, it radiated personality. There was a mystery in its form, a spark of life waiting to be revealed.
Sure enough - Solaris bloomed.
This suite, necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring became our “last bloom of the season.” Inspired by the sunflower, a flower I’ve always held dear. Sunflowers symbolize strength, joy, and unwavering optimism. They turn to the sun no matter where it is in the sky, a reminder to always seek the light. To me, this made Solaris feel like the perfect companion for fall - my favorite season. A celebration of warmth, comfort, and the beauty of change.
And the colors… oh, the colors. Over 1,300 stones in baguette, marquise, and round cuts, layered into a kaleidoscope of light. Fuchsia, aqua, sapphire, rose, topaz, fern green - shifting and dancing before your eyes like a living tapestry. There’s something hypnotic about it, impossible to look away.
But the true magic? Seeing it worn. I’ve watched countless Heidi pieces come to life, but when I saw Solaris on Heidi and the models, it left me speechless. The way the stones came alive against skin, the way the light seemed to ripple across the surface - it’s a design that transforms the moment you put it on.
It’s one of those pieces that doesn’t just sparkle from your jewelry box; it calls to you. Once you wear it, you’ll find yourself searching for reasons to wear it again. Season after season, occasion after occasion, it becomes more than jewelry. It becomes a spirit-lifter. A mood-changer. A spark of joy you’ll return to over and over again.
Together, the pieces of Solaris Collection embody the ethos of The Collective: to adorn with meaning, to shine without apology, and to carry beauty that speaks to the soul.
Heidi’s Gift
Back at that meeting, I couldn’t even begin to imagine where she would take this design, but when Heidi has that glimmer in her eye, you know something extraordinary is about to unfold. That is Heidi’s gift - Even when you think you know what’s coming, even when you’ve seen her brilliance time and time again, she finds a way to surprise you.
Thank you, Heidi.
Author
Tanja Novakovic - Social Media Team | Heidi Daus