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The highlights of Parisian high jewelry

The highlights of Parisian high jewelry

The jewels presented in July in the capital during the couture week by some thirty brands are not experiencing the crisis. Fabulous stones, inspired designs, technical prowess, the new collections offered an exceptional demonstration of jewelry know-how. Place Vendôme and the surrounding area, the various houses have deployed jewelry trends that stand out: natural diamonds, colored stones, especially spinels and opals, transformable pieces, evocations of nature as well as distant lands, or a very contemporary graphic elegance. An ultra-luxury "fashion week" that seduced customers and the international press alike. If humans could choose an animal attribute, they would probably set their sights on the wings. Like Chanel, which used this pattern for the first time to sign a collection calle...

High Jewellery: Creations That Awaken the Senses

High Jewellery: Creations That Awaken the Senses

An ode to nature, architectural lines, couture inspirations, and majestic gems… Presented during Paris Couture Week, high jewellery collections offer unique immersive experiences. Let’s take a twirl through the latest creations… What better setting than Paris, the City of Light? Twice a year, the jewellery brands of Place Vendôme take advantage of Couture Week to unveil their high jewellery collections. This year, the event was slightly moved up due to the Olympics, but Couture Week delivered on all fronts. Just weeks before the Paris 2024 Olympics, jewellers did what they do best: amaze us. Between the beauty of the designs, the brilliance of the stones, and technical innovations, eyes sparkled in a singular sensory journey through the most prestigious brands of Place Vendôme. Let’s begin...

Raymond and Suzanne Fischof-La Foux's jewellery at Osenat

Raymond and Suzanne Fischof-La Foux's jewellery at Osenat

The prestigious auction house Osenat will organise the auction of Raymond and Suzanne Fischof-La Foux's collections, including a superb collection of jewellery that is absolutely remarkable. This furniture and jewellery sale will take place on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February 2024 at 66 avenue de Breteuil in Paris. This charity event is organized for the benefit of the Raymond and Suzanne Fischof-La Foux Foundation hosted by the Little Brothers of the Poor Foundation. Suzanne Fischof-La Foux, who died in 2023 at the age of 102, expressed her last wishes in her will, written in 2007. She wanted her furniture and jewellery to be sold by a prestigious auction house and for the funds raised to go to her foundation that bears the name of Fondation Raymond et Suzanne Fischof-La Foux. The Li...

Jewelry & Watches: the golden age of Made in France

Jewelry & Watches: the golden age of Made in France

For the jewelry & watches industry, 2021 has been a record year. Since 2016, French production has doubled, reaching €3.9 bn – a 32% increase compared to 2019, according to Francéclat’s latest report. Supported by the dynamism of its exports, "made in France" production also benefits from a strong demand from its local market. Deprived of their leisure time during the pandemic, French consumers have allocated their budget to the purchase of watches and jewelry, acting as a pleasure purchase and a safe investment. “Les Vergers” Four Seasons – Spring by Mathon Paris © Bérengère Treussard The French jewelry & watches market is driven by domestic demand The French jewelry & watches market has increased by more than 20% in 2021 compared to the previous year and by 2% compared to 2019. Despite...

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

The end of the year is approaching and auctions are also a way of acquiring a piece of jewelry for your loved ones, while remaining reasonable on the prices. It is also the occasion to begin building a collection or to simply treat yourself. We have made a « wish list » for you for the next jewelry auction that will be held at Christie’s in Paris on December 5th. Yes, we know, there will be strikes in Paris, but do not panic, you can go see the collection to be auctioned until December 3rd and even follow and bid online whilst in the comfort of your own home. Isn’t that fantastic? We loved some of the pieces from the collection such as this beautiful diamond brooch “en trembleuse” by Harry Winston but also two wonderful pieces by René Lalique; one a dragonfly with a magnificent aquamarine...

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