This January, the world’s most renowned jewellery houses gathered at Paris Haute Couture Week to unveil their latest high-jewellery collections, each a testament to the unbridled creativity and craftsmanship that defines haute joaillerie.
From Boucheron’s botanical wonders to Graff’s avian masterpieces, these collections not only dazzle with their use of rare gemstones but also pay homage to the natural world.
Bouxcheron: Untamed Nature
Creative Director Claire Choisne’s latest collection, “Untamed Nature,” draws inspiration from Frédéric Boucheron’s extensive botanical studies. The 28-piece collection features intricate designs that blur the lines between nature and art, including the Airelles necklace, which can transform into brooches of varying lengths. Each piece is a testament to the house’s commitment to capturing the essence of the natural world.
Louis Vuitton: Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Francesca Amfitheatrof’s second chapter of “Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds” celebrates 19th-century French innovation. The Vision necklace stands out with its use of rivets and links, echoing the mechanization of rail travel. This collection is a tribute to the era’s scientific breakthroughs and craftsmanship.
Chaumet: Bamboo
Chaumet’s Bamboo capsule collection is a stunning tribute to Asian culture, featuring a bib necklace adorned with a 13.19-carat Australian black opal and tsavorite garnets. The collection’s use of diamond-set strips and goldwork reflects the resilience and beauty of bamboo.
Dior: Milly Dentelle
Victoire de Castellane’s Milly Dentelle collection combines lace and floral motifs inspired by Christian Dior’s Milly-la-Forêt home. The 76 pieces are crafted in white, yellow, and pink gold, accented with precious gemstones and pearls, creating a dreamlike tableau.
Piaget: Essence of Extraleganza
Piaget’s 150th-anniversary collection, Essence of Extraleganza, showcases the brand’s playful elegance with cocktail-inspired creations and the iconic Yves Piaget rose.
Cartier: Nature Sauvage
Cartier’s third chapter of Nature Sauvage continues its animal motif saga with pieces like the Echina necklace, featuring coral-studded emerald beads reminiscent of sea urchins. The collection also includes tiger-inspired pieces with yellow, orange, and white diamonds.
Graff: The Gift of Love
Graff unveiled a masterpiece three years in the making: The Gift of Love necklace. This stunning piece features 125 carats of diamonds and two sparrows, symbols of love and hope, each accented with blue sapphire eyes and black onyx beaks.
Paris Couture Week is a biannual event that showcases the pinnacle of haute couture and high jewellery, bringing together the world’s most prestigious fashion and jewellery houses.
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