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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...

Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

We've already covered watch movements, which you now master perfectly! Over time and with the acquisition of new pieces, the watch becomes much more than just a timepiece or a stylish accessory. As they gain confidence and accumulate technical knowledge, collectors will naturally gravitate towards models with complications. Complications are, of course, primarily associated with mechanical watches. Isn't a mechanical watch already a complex object in itself? "Certainly not," watchmakers will retort from behind their workbenches. With their focus on the infinitely small, these "mad scientists" continuously push boundaries. Because, beyond its aesthetic and practical qualities, a timepiece is first and foremost a technical feat. Designing a watch that tells time through a mechanical moveme...

Strong links: 12 unchained jewellery pieces

Strong links: 12 unchained jewellery pieces

They can adorn a sensual neckline, twist a classic handbag, or elevate a conservative pair of loafers. For several seasons now, the fashion sphere has decided that link jewellery is trendy. However, jewellers will not let fashion poach on their turf. They make it very clear that link chains are their territory! Brands and designers each present their own vision of links. And renew the stylistic exercise according to the times. If there is one reference in this matter, it is undoubtedly Dinh Van, whose founder passed away in 2022. Let us remember that since the 60s, the sculptor/jeweller has been breaking with the conventions of Place Vendôme by making the chain – hitherto considered as a secondary element which supports central pieces – THE star of the collection. Within this dynamic, he c...

Valentine's Day: celebrate love with our selection

Valentine's Day: celebrate love with our selection

Sending love your way. February 14th is around the corner, and it will be another opportunity to get high on pink, sweetness and jewels! It's been going on for seven hundred years! It was in 14th-century England that the first lovers' day was celebrated on 14th February – Valentine's Day. A most enduring rite that has been celebrated ever since with a white, red or pink stone – as long as it is shines! Or a piece of jewellery that hold have emotional value for those who celebrate their hearts' desire on that day. The historic menottes by Dinh Van, Love bracelet by Cartier, liens by Fred, Possession by Piaget, will remain among the iconic pieces - or at least the most gifted. For over twenty years, female designers at the head of big brands have been setting the trend. Lucia Silvestri at Bu...

High Jewellery: the Couture Bow

High Jewellery: the Couture Bow

Camelia brooch, pink spinel, from the collection Coco avant Chanel ©BérengèreTreussard2017 High Jewellery Week was full of ribbons and bows, a tribute to Couture Week I loved the high jewellery collections presented during the Paris Couture Week. As you know, I’m crazy about bows and have been for some time, I created a bow ring for a Maison that specialises in engagement rings. There is no greater fan of ribbons and bows than I. This couture trend began at the SIHH 2017 with Maison Van Cleef & Arpels presenting two superb ribbon secret watches, one with diamonds and the other with a very nice gradient of pink sapphires and diamonds. My big favourite for this edition. Secret Ribbon watch, pink sapphires, Van Cleef and Arpels ©BérengèreTreussard2017 Maison Chanel with its new collect...

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