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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

PARIS, THEATRE OF THE FINE JEWELLERY

In the salons of the palaces, behind the showcases in Place Vendôme or in the privacy of the workshops, haute joaillerie is displayed away from the bustle, but with remarkable evocative power.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on August 7
Updated on August 7, 2025
Colonne de la place Vendôme sur fond ciel bleu photographié par ESPRIT JOAILLERIE
PLACE VENDOME 2025

In Paris, in the smooth rhythm of couture, the jewels take on light.

© Esprit Joaillerie
© Esprit Joaillerie

In Paris, Haute Couture Week also marks the return of a highly anticipated event. jewelry world : High-end jewelry presentations. A suspended moment, where the major houses discreetly unveil their new creations, conceived as explorations of stone, light, and gesture.

In the salons of the palaces, behind the showcases in Place Vendôme or in the privacy of the workshops, haute joaillerie is displayed away from the bustle, but with remarkable evocative power. Diamonds in clear brilliance, tourmalines with indescribable reflections, spinels in deep hues, or unexpected pearls: precious materials are assembled in new, sometimes figurative, sometimes abstract lines. Each piece tells a story of creative drive, technical prowess, or a revisited memory.

The Place Vendôme, The heart of this universe remains the convergence point of the greatest signatures. It is here that scenographies are created, conceived as theatrical sets or interior landscapes, where poetry blends with the rigour of drawing and the precision of execution. Some houses venture into stylized nature, others reinvent the transformable jewel or evoke contemporary architecture.

Beyond their brilliance, these creations show how today’s jewelers perpetuate an ancient art while opening up new dialogues. In an age where everything is accelerating, this week remains a special time, a time to take the time to look, understand, and feel.

To be followed in our upcoming publications, an in-depth look at the new collections high jewelry, house by house. Inspirations, choice of stones, workshop techniques, meetings with the creators: each article invites you to delve a little deeper into the secrets of a truly exceptional craft.

You can also find an overview in images on our Instagram account: @espritjoaillerie

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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