Enter the elusive world of Haute Joaillerie and watch the stories behind precious pieces come to life. Here, Chopard takes us on a journey of discovery, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and skills behind their new collection.
The delicate art of Haute Joaillerie has been a rare skill harnessed by only a select few – where the precision and inventiveness of artisans is tested in an attempt to create a mesmerising piece of fine jewellery. Exceptional by design and ingenious in craftsmanship, this season, Chopard looks to explore a darker fantasy with deep hypnotic stones in enthralling shades of pink, purple, green and blue, in which the earth’s raw materials such as coloured stones, gold and titanium are explored. In the initial steps of formation, each item is taken on a journey of conception. The brushstrokes of an artist illustrate in photographic detail the blueprint for design. Pressed against a wax mould, the meticulous work of steady hands sets each precious stone into place. Carefully ensuring its placement and security in its mount, the surrounding metals accentuate the brilliance in each and every stone. Whimsical by nature, the collection offers a thought-provoking difference from its predecessors – where a new aesthetic is envisioned. Seemingly, the heart of the collection is an 18 karat white gold necklace, a constellation of titanium that is carefully manipulated into shape. From there, vividly coloured stones are used for decoration, with fancy-cut sapphires, amethysts, rubellites, rubies, tanzanites and Paraiba tourmalines injecting personality into the piece. A 14 karat pear-shaped tanzanite completes the design and cements its status as an incomparable work of art. We also witness a butterfly cuff-bracelet spring to life with poetic charm – formed in topaz, accentuated with Paraiba tourmalines and amethysts while gracefully perching on gem-set titanium foliage.
