What time does the film premiere? Keep track of time on the red carpet of Festival de Cannes red carpet with Chopard's Fairmined Initiative high jewelry collection presented at Watches and Wonders in Geneva.
Chopard Haute Joaillerie. All images courtesy of Chopard
Gemset timepieces are a source of very special emotions within Caroline Scheufele’s creative repertoire. Almost a century ago, the grandfather of Chopard’s current Co-President and Artistic Director was already renowned for the jewellery watches in which he had come to specialise. This longevity gives an idea of the expertise cultivated by several generations of artisans within the Maison’s Haute Joaillerie workshops from which two new jewellery feats have now emerged. The first white gold model is entirely set with diamonds in a virtuoso arrangement of round and pear shapes, studded with emeralds exuding a mesmerising charm.
The emerald has been much sought after since Antiquity, with Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt notably said to have loved this precious stone evoking the fresh charm of verdant Nature and its prolific bounty. Through its green colour, it symbolises triumphant life forces. It is this unique yet fragile gem requiring extremely careful handling that the Maison’s master jewellers have chosen to highlight in this watch. Nature makes an indelible imprint through to the very heart of the dial, on which 12 pear-shaped diamond hour-markers form a generous rosette. In another equally splendid jewellery watch, two very rare fancy vivid yellow pear-shaped diamonds light up the dial at 12 and 6 o’clock.
These over two-carat precious stones are discreetly held by yellow gold prongs whose colour matches that of the diamonds. The rest of the corolla surrounding this jewellery watch is adorned with white diamonds in an infinitely graceful symmetrical composition whose supreme refinement is paired with a grey satin strap. Haute Joaillerie - 2/3 In keeping with Chopard's commitment to sustainable luxury, both watches are made from Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat gold, Haute Joaillerie by Chopard Chopard’s approach to Haute Joaillerie is guided by the visionary eye of Caroline Scheufele, who has progressively developed Switzerland’s largest specialised workshops. Based in the Geneva headquarters of the Maison, they are currently home to more than 30 crafts dedicated to celebrating precious stones and boundless creations.
Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie department at Chopard is led by tireless Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele, who over the years has created the largest specialised workshops in Switzerland. Today, these bring together more than 30 craft skills dedicated to celebrating precious stones and boundless creative generosity.
Haute Joaillerie 'Coloured Dreams' rings
Haute Joaillerie ‘Coloured Dreams’ A virtuoso in the realm of jewellery crafts, Chopard has taken up the eternity ring theme to offer new interpretations imbued with a sense of freshness and daring. Set with coloured gems, these new rings enrich the Maison’s Haute Joaillerie collections through two original settings developed by its workshops. Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s indefatigable creative soul, does not only see life in colours. Her dreams, too, are infused with the hues of precious stones that now adorn a new series of eternity rings. Revitalising this iconic category, these 'Coloured Dreams’ creations combine the concept of a timeless jewel with coloured gems and two bold setting choices. Chopard’s signature heart symbol deploys its charms through a setting technique perfected in the Maison’s ateliers. A gem no longer held by metal prongs, but instead nestling in the soft lobes of a heart epitomising the source of love and life: such is the feat embodied in these resolutely romantic creations. Held in place by four attachments formed by the sides of a polished gold or brilliant-set heart, the precious stones are enhanced by the lightness of the setting enabling the light to flood through their facets and intensify their colours. By successfully transforming a technical detail into a fully-fledged decorative element, Chopard is pursuing its constant quest for innovation and aesthetic refinement.
Firmly embedded in the design of many of the creations from the Manufacture, the heart symbol chimes with the values of the Maison. It has for many years guided the shapes of numerous creations, from the Happy Hearts collection to Haute Joaillerie, as well as the Palme d'Or – the most prestigious award in international cinema – for which Caroline Scheufele designed a heart-shaped tip. In a further expression of this creative momentum, the Maison’s Co-President and Artistic Director also revisits the eternity ring theme in another contemporary and delightfully pleasing aesthetic, with rings in which the central stone is held on a gently undulating band. Tracing graceful curves, this light, refreshing design is the epitome of femininity, which Chopard is always keen to celebrate. For both settings, the central stones chosen to adorn these rings – featuring bands set with brilliant-cut diamonds – have been rigorously selected for their colours: the sapphires range from soft, comforting blue to eminently feminine purple and pink; while the red of the rubies blaze with the passion of deep feelings. Luminous, sunny yellow diamonds and tender green emeralds continue this invitation to dream in technicolour. Chopard, a contemporary vision of Haute Joaillerie Haute Joaillerie at #Chopard is guided by Caroline Scheufele, who has steadily developed the largest specialised workshops in #Switzerland. Located within the Maison’s Geneva headquarters, they are now home to more than 30 artistic crafts dedicated to celebrating precious stones and nurturing boundless creative generosity. And because the future of jewellery is directly linked to the responsible origin of raw materials, all of the Maison's Haute #Joaillerie is crafted in Fairmined-certified ethical gold: a heart-felt commitment to a more sensitive vision of #luxury.
Technical Details
Haute Joaillerie ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape ruby (1.06 ct) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828629-1001 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with a cushion-shape ruby (1.79 ct) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828629-1002 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape sapphire (2.34 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828629-1007 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with a cushion-shape pink sapphire (6.64 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828629-1014 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an emerald-cut emerald (3.20 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1001 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape sapphire (2.90 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1002 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape purple sapphire (3.25 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1003 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape purple sapphire (4.91 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1004 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape pink sapphire (1.58 ct) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1007 Haute Joaillerie - 4/4 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an oval-shape #sapphire (5.17 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1011 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in Fairmined-certified ethical 18-carat white gold, set with an emerald-cut tanzanite (5.30 cts) and diamond brilliants. Ref. 828819-1014 ‘Coloured Dreams’ ring in #Fairmined-certified #ethical 18-carat white and yellow #gold, set with an oval-shape yellow #diamond (5.51 cts) and diamond #brilliants. Ref. 828819-9001
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