Flights Of Fancy

With 90 never-seen-before creations, Cartier's high jewellery collection, Le Voyage Recommencé, speaks of a savoir-faire that is guaranteed to elicit superlatives

- HASINA JEELANI

Eschewing the fleeting transience of trends, Cartier’s storied history is a testament to its mastery over the timeless. With an unparalleled commitment to craftsmanship underscored by its eye for the avant-garde, the house has since become synonymous with one-of-a-kind creations and the spell-binding stories they narrate. With its newest high jewellery collection, Le Voyage Recommencé, introducing 90 never-seen-before pieces, Jacqueline Karachi-Langane, creation director of high jewellery, walks ELLE through the collection.

ELLE: What can you tell us about the inspiration behind the collection, Le Voyage Recommencé?

Jacqueline Karachi-Langane (JKL): Every high jewellery collection is an opportunity to reveal a new and distinctive aspect of the Cartier style, a style that is unique and multi-faceted at the same time. This new collection is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the essential themes of the Cartier style—to go further and to take a fresh look at them, nourished by the spirit of the times. It is a journey to the heart of the Cartier creation, starting anew, where everything starts with the stone.

ELLE: What was the starting point for this collection?