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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

WEEK OF HIGH JEWELLERY 2018

Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on November 19
Updated on November 19, 2022
Van Cleef & Arpels
PFW-2018

The most beautiful high jewelry collections of 2018 to discover.
It should be noted that the Haute Joaillerie presentation week takes place in early July in Paris.
It’s the event where the jewelers unveil their latest creations. It’s also an opportunity to discover extraordinary stones and exceptional jewelry.

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First of all, the Boucheron house. His new collection is a tribute to the beauty of nature. Nature Triumphing It makes the beauty of real flowers eternal, thanks to a secret scientific process.
Anemones, hydrangeas and roses are adorned with precious stones to make us feel a little more disturbed.

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Then, the beautiful Italian house Buccellati presents exceptional pieces in gold lace, which is the house’s signature.

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Let's continue with the jeweler's creations Akillis who loves the Paraiba tourmaline.

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Akillis
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Coloratura, From the inspiration of Cartier throughout the cultures.

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Cartier
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Cartier
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Then, at the jeweler Chaumet, We discover the third installment of its collection The Worlds of Chaumet Treasures of Africa. Like magical talismans, the jewels depict a royal Africa. Thus admired with the jewelry Round of Stones, Royal Cascades, Lands of Gold and Talismania.
Thanks to a great collaboration with’Kenyan artist Evans Mbugua takes us into the savanna with Cheating. Also to discover a sparkling African wildlife there.

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Chaumet
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Esprit Joaillerie Charlotte Wannebroucq and the artist Evans Mbugua. Chaumet.
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Chaumet partners with Evans Mbugua
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It follows the Chanel collection Jewelry Inspired by the poetic universe of the Coromandel curtains. These are beautiful curtains that Gabrielle Chanel discovered in the 1910s.

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Coromandel blindfold that belonged to Gabrielle Chanel.
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As for the Chopard house, these are dazzling jewels. The collection Red Carpet of Chopard  It is a chain of rare pieces. For example, this necklace of emeralds and diamonds. Similarly, this 38-carat Asscher-cut solitaire and an astonishing necklace made in collaboration with the artist Nelly Saunier.

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Without doubt the creations of Lydia Courteille They never cease to surprise. This designer is bold and it is always a pleasure to discover her jewelry. She has the gift of mixing stories and humor.

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Lydia Courteille
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Lydia Courteille
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Then, Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Jewelry, was unveiled Dior, Dior, Dior.

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Without further ado, here is the creator Anna Hu. These jewels are all a tribute to beautiful gemstones; it’s a true passion.

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Anna Hu
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On the other hand, the Messika house presents exceptional diamonds. With the collection Once Upon A Time is all in diamonds. Under the benevolent gaze of Valérie Messika.

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Let us mention the Ruban Game at Mikimoto. The jeweler presents a magnificent ring there, adorned with a conch pearl and very beautiful beaded necklaces.

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Sunlight Escape Collection at Piaget Here we discover a superb necklace of emeralds and diamonds. The emeralds are cut in the shape of a kite. Moreover, we discover a necklace adorned with rose-cut diamonds.

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Esprit Joaillerie Charlotte Wannebroucq with the river of diamonds. © Esprit Joaillerie
Esprit Joaillerie Charlotte Wannebroucq with the diamond river from Piaget © Esprit Joaillerie
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The newties of the jeweler Reza They were tasted at Ritz.

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The gourmet jewels of Suzanne Syz

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Handcrafted jewelry at Tasaki

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The famous house Van Cleef & Arpels revealed
«Four Tales of Grimm», A magical flight adorned with fabulous stones: Burmese sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and tourmalines take us on a whirlwind journey.
This is the very essence of exceptional haute jewelry.

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The magic of stones, the perfection of haute joaillerie shone even brighter this year in Place Vendôme.

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery