For this Paris Fashion Week, I had the pleasure to be invited by Chanel to discover the new high jewellery collection called Signature. As with every presentation, I was delighted to discover the new pieces and enthusiastic about the work of the house’s creative studio. The 48 jewels that make up this new opus are a tribute to the quilted motif, which is emblematic of the brand.
The raw materials are superb and the work of the in-house workshop and of the companies with specific expertise that collaborate with the brand is perfect. The centre stones, deep blue sapphires, are magnificent. The work of cutting and adjusting the elements sculpted in rock crystal is remarkable. And the mother-of-pearl marquetry enhances several of the pieces in the collection in a rather unexpected way. Finally, the different stages of manufacture (the jewellery work, the setting of the gems as well as the polishing of the metal…) are perfectly mastered by the craftsmen. The pieces are thus very elegant and balanced. And this is exactly what I expect from a high jewellery collection. I have to admit that the house, year after year, is becoming more and more important on the market.
“Signature de Saphir” bracelet in white gold 750‰ set with a 10-carat cushion-cut sapphire, 42 square-cut diamonds for a total weight of 3.2 carats, 24 baguette-cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.4 carats and 582 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 10.6 carats. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
“Signature Cocoon” earrings in 750‰ white gold set with 251 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 3 carats and sculpted rock crystal. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
“Signature Cocoon” brooch in 750‰ white gold set with a 1.5-carat brilliant-cut diamond, 308 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 2 carats and sculpted rock crystal. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen a video I made of the brooch here. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
“Signature de Perles” cuff in 750‰ white gold set with 1191 brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 12.4 carats and 308 Japanese cultured pearls. I took a photo of the inside of the piece to show you the care taken in making it. Photo: The Gemologist
Definitely the masterpiece of the collection. “Sapphire Signature” necklace in 750‰ white gold, diamonds and a cushion cut sapphire. The centre stone arrives from Sri-Lanka, is untreated and weighs 21.7 carats. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
“Signature de Nacre” clock in 750‰ gold, set with 789 round diamonds for 38.5 carats and mother-of-pearl marquetry. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
Finally, “Signature Ultime” bracelet in 750‰ white gold set with a one-carat brilliant-cut diamond, 265 square-cut sapphires for a total weight of 66 carats and 221 brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of 7.7 carats. Photo: Chanel Joaillerie
See you soon!
