Whether in a ring, a bracelet, or a diadem, feathers have always been part of Chanel’s history. In 1932, three years after the onset of the Great Depression, the mens’ world of Paris’ Place Vendôme was struggling to stay afloat while Chanel was really taking off. Commissioned by the diamond industry to restore diamonds’ image,...
Dancing and finesse have lately been the key words over at Van Cleef & Arpels’ workshop. Just for Benjamin Millepied´s ballet Reflections that took place at Paris’ théâtre du Chatelet from May 23rd to the 25th, the jeweler is signing off on four creations inspired by the dance world. Seeking perfection and emotion, attention to detail and the...
The universe of Frey Wille contrasts with an ambient air, marking a veritable ode to life. Founded in 1951 in Vienna by Michaela Frey, the brand was at first a local artisanal workshop that worked with enamel. In 1970, Frey teamed up with lawyer/ accountant Friedrich Wille. Upon Frey’s death in 1980, Wille took the...
The third chapter of the Inside Chanel saga is going back to the first initial exhibition of what was at that time the brand’s one and only fine jewelry collection, overseen by Coco herself. This line left its mark on contemporary jewelry forever, doing so with an exquisite simplicity. Chanel set the tone with diamonds...
Once upon a time, there was a rose… the Piaget Rose. A veritable ode to love, the most sold flower in the world, symbol of love and romanticism, it incarnates the generosity and exaltation of sentiments. The emblem of Yves Piaget, this enchanting rose symbolizes pure perfection, and continues to inspire the jewelry house today....
Rigid or flexible, closed or half-open, refined and elegant jewelry through all modes that can be worn under all circumstances and is sufficient unto itself and gives your outfit a minimalistic look.
Every first time reveals a new emotion that makes you feel alive. The first time is exciting, and so is Chanel’s new Première ring. In pink, yellow or white gold… bare or generously sprinkled with diamonds… these Première rings are a sheer delight what with their minimalist charm, a go-to attribute for the label. The...
The couture collections are giving lace an overhaul. Now, jewelry is getting decked out with this select refinement. Rings can now be found with a delicate graphic mesh detailing. So chic!
At the beginning Frédéric Boucheron, who wrote in 1887, created a ring made of great diamond jewelry that he used to devote his immeasurable love for his wife Gabrielle. Since then, this passionate diamond jeweler embodies the myth of love. A love that lasts and deifies since 2004 with the inauguration of the Quatre ring. Not doing...
Although Gabrielle Chanel was able to wear fake pearl necklaces with distinction, since 1893, Mikimoto Kichiki has dedicated the most precious and exceptional gems to come out of the sea to us. Between tradition and design, the jewelry house offers many unique pieces, such as a jewel box that magnifies the pearl. The most famous...
