Paris in January: bitingly chilly, stubbornly gray and invariably gridlocked. However come the penultimate week there’s at all times a much-anticipated injection of glamour from the jewellers of Paris, which current one in every of their twice-yearly excessive jewelry choices.
18kt White Gold, Diamond and Leather-based Strap Like A Queen Lemon Slice Necklace, POA, Boucheron
BOUCHERON
Boucheron: Like a Queen
boucheron.com
Eager royal watchers shall be acquainted with Queen Elizabeth II’s Boucheron aquamarine clips, a present from her household on her 18th birthday that she wore all through her life. Now, a complete assortment pays homage to them, reimagined with the inventive director Claire Choisne’s customary up to date slant. Anticipate accents of colour-pop enamel, the clip motif shrunk in a trio of ear cuffs and conversely supersized right into a chunky cuff, and a shiny yellow leather-based choker with removable clip.
Chaumet Liens Inséparables necklace in white gold, set with two brilliant-cut diamonds, one in every of roughly 1.80 carats and the opposite one of roughly 0.60 carat, with square-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, POA
CHAUMET
Chaumet: Liens Inséparables
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Chaumet has re-cemented its place because the grasp of motion in jewelry over the previous few years. Now, its traditional Liens motif of a diamond cross or “kiss” is given the high-jewellery therapy with looping intertwined diamonds and sapphires which might be a lesson in quiet class and restraint.
The Artwork Jewel Yellow Diamond Ribbon Necklace in 18k white gold with diamonds
CINDY CHAO
Cindy Chao: Gem Artwork
cindychao.com
Identified for her perennial Black Label Masterpieces and White Label Assortment, this 12 months Chao provides Gem Artwork to her proposition, which launches for the primary time in Europe. Right here the main focus lies on distinctive stones and particularly colored diamonds. The “hero” Yellow Diamond Ribbon necklace is quintessential Chao; a central 90-carat yellow diamond is surrounded with a flowing “free-hand” ribbon (carved initially in wax by Chao herself) and set with almost 3,000 diamonds.
David Morris Mosaica necklace with 48.53-carat blue sapphires and 24.82-carat white diamonds, set in 18ct white gold, POA
DAVID MORRIS
David Morris: Skylines
davidmorris.com
New from the British jeweller, a group impressed by horizons close to and much. Structure and the capital’s altering cityscape, and a star-filled night time sky are the 2 factors of reference on this urban-meets-cosmic providing. The geometric Mosaica necklace is especially profitable with triangular motifs in diamonds and sapphires designed to imitate the façades of London’s glassy new skyscrapers.
Metamorphosis by De Beers Prelude Necklace & Brooch, POA
DE BEERS
De Beers: Metamorphosis
debeers.co.uk
A suitably apt title for De Beers’s new high-jewellery assortment, as the home continues its transformation to a design-led model with a powerful narrative and up to date oeuvre. The metamorphic qualities of the altering seasons are the inspiration with 4 consultant design parts operating by means of the providing. Notably interesting is an ear cuff (all the things is crossed that this makes it on to the purple carpet this season) and a press release bracelet.
Dearest Dior earrings in pink gold, diamonds and yellow sapphire by Dior Joaillerie, POA
DIOR
Dior: Dearest Dior
dior.com
No different inventive director of a jewelry division has had such an prolonged inventive (imaginary) dialogue with a maison’s founder as Victoire de Castellane with Monsieur Dior. Her capability to take the essence of the home and condense its ethos and couture sensibilities into treasured metallic and gems is unparalleled. Dearest Dior is the subsequent chapter within the exploration of lace and ribbon, with invisible settings and gossamer-thin lace-like treasured mesh holding her customary kaleidoscopic gem stones. A smattering of floral items too makes for the prettiest of propositions.
Graff diamond excessive jewelry necklace, showcasing a 50-carat D Flawless oval diamond centre stone (150 carats)
GRAFF
Graff: a necklace that includes a central 50-carat oval diamond
graff.com
If you happen to’re on the lookout for a masterclass in diamonds, from supply to completed jewel, Graff is the reply. No person rises to an essential second fairly like this British jeweller. Right here it presents a necklace comprising a 50-carat D Flawless oval diamond cleverly set in order that it seems to drift, with 100 carats of pear, emerald, oval, spherical and baguette reduce diamonds to accompany it. Heady stuff.
