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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...

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