AN ECLECTIC DISPLAY OF THE WORLD'S FINEST JEWELS

In the city of lights, at paris Haute couture Week, some of the world’s finest and top of the line collection of high end jewellery was unveiled. High jewellery holds immense inspiration value for Indian jewellers, manufacturers and artisans

It was here that poetry and aesthetics walked hand in hand with the world’s finest and rarest collections of contemporary jewels. The prestigious Place Vendôme and beyond, was lit up with these out-of-the-world dazzlers.

Cindy Chao’s Party Collection

Cindy Chao, who founded her namesake brand Cindy Chao The Art Jewel in 2004, unveiled several new pieces for the Black Label collection, her most prestigious line, with just 36 one-of-a-kind pieces created each year.

The Aurora Butterfly Brooch, which features extraordinary triangular rose-cut diamonds, pigeon’s blood Burmese rubies, and beautiful gradations of deep-blue sapphires layered with glowing yellow diamonds deserves a special mention. Also on view is the Emerald Sculptural Bangle, featuring an extraordinary 7.61-carat heart-shaped Colombian emerald; and her Damask Rose Brooch crafted using an 18th-century wax sculpting technique.

Cindy’s creative legacy from her father who was a sculptor and grandfather who was an architect sets her apart from other jewelers. The three-dimensional creations that she displays are ones to watch-out for.

Dior et Moi

Showcasing 39 new designs, Dior’s new Dior et Moi high-jewellry collection is a mix of the most extraordinary and precious stones in avant-garde colours and combinations. The pieces are crafted with semiprecious and precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, and blue and pink sapphires. And speaking of colour, the new line has plenty of it. The house’s artistic director Victoire de Castellane brought together unconventional shades, proportions, and shapes resulting in a unique and eyecatching collection.