Chanel’s iconic Plume de Chanel collection takes flight in 2024, once again paying tribute to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s visionary approach to jewelry design. In this new collection, feathers, a motif deeply beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel, take center stage—imbued with her trademark lightness and fluidity. A nod to the early 20th century, the feather has been a consistent feature in Chanel’s creations, from her first millinery designs to her revolutionary Bijoux de Diamants collection of 1932.
The inspiration for this latest high jewellery collection draws directly from Mademoiselle Chanel’s first foray into diamond jewellery. In 1932, Chanel unveiled her groundbreaking Bijoux de Diamants, a collection that broke away from the rigid conventions of the time and redefined the role of jewels in fashion. Gabrielle herself remarked, “My jewellery is never detached from the idea of a woman and her dress. Because dresses change, jewellery, too, is evolving.” This philosophy continues to shape Chanel’s collections today, with each piece designed for ease, comfort, and versatility.
At the heart of the new collection is the stunning Plume Couture de Chanel necklace, featuring a 5.04-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire surrounded by layers of diamonds. A flexible design allows the necklace to be worn in various configurations—either as a short choker, a long sautoir, or as an elegant multi-tiered piece. This versatility captures the spirit of Chanel’s couture collections, where ease of wear is paramount, and the ability to adapt to a woman’s style is a crucial element of the design.
Chanel’s commitment to flexibility and fluidity is reflected throughout the collection. The Plume de Chanel jewels seem to flutter and shimmer, inspired by the movement of feathers, with diamonds, pink sapphires, and tourmalines in soft, rosy tones. The collection’s colours and designs evoke femininity and grace, with each piece flowing effortlessly across the skin.
Among the standout pieces is the Plume Rose de Chanel brooch and the Plume de Chanel across-the-hand ring, both rendered in pink gold and set with sparkling pink tourmalines and sapphires. The striking Plume de Chanel earrings, featuring diamonds set in white gold, perfectly mirror the feathered motif while remaining delicately modern.
For the discerning collector, the Plume Singulière necklace offers a detachable diamond-set feather and an adjustable clasp, allowing it to be worn as a long necklace or as a chic lariat. The Plume Singulière diadem—set with a 1.5-carat diamond—offers a fresh interpretation of a traditional headpiece, ideal for any occasion that calls for a touch of the extraordinary.
The new collection also includes the Plume Libre brooches, each crafted from a mix of white and rose gold, with diamonds and pink sapphires. These can be worn individually or as a pair, reflecting the trend towards asymmetry and personal expression. Meanwhile, the Plume Mademoiselle Chanel ring pays tribute to the designer’s love of diamonds, featuring an impressive 6.22-carat D Flawless pear-shaped diamond suspended delicately from a feather.
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