High-end jewelry often draws its inspiration from nature. With LÀ HAUT, Christine Chen gives it another dimension. The elevation in question is not only that of the mountains or the sky, but also that of the human being.
It was on the Eiffel Tower that the founder of Serendipity chose to unveil her new collection. A place that perfectly resonates with this vision of high jewelry that celebrates both the beauty of stones and each person’s ability to move forward, transform, and push their own limits.
Discovered to the international public at GemGenève three years ago, Christine Chen has built a unique identity in the world of jewelry. A gemologist by training, she designs each creation from the stone. At Serendipity, the design accompanies the gem, revealing its light, color, and character in a constant dialogue between the Earth and man.
The creations presented at this evening reflect this approach. Unheated rubies, Colombian emeralds, jade, moonstone, Australian black opal, and conch pearl are all part of a mineral landscape where each gem finds its natural place. The versatility that is the Maison’s signature extends this philosophy: diadems transformed into necklaces, modifiable brooches, or reinvented pendants offer multiple ways to wear the same piece of jewelry, as many possibilities for writing one’s own story.
Throughout the presentation, Christine Chen also handed over the key to the collection. With great emotion, she revealed that the past year had been marked by a major surgical procedure. A trial she overcame with courage and which now gives a particular meaning to the title LÀ HAUT. More than an invitation to contemplate a summit, these two words evoke a personal path, one that consists of continuing to move forward despite obstacles.
This quest is reflected in the technical research as well. Christine Chen unveiled a new stone size, developed with master lapidaires from Idar-Oberstein and inspired by the geometry of the Eiffel Tower. Protected by patents in Europe and China, it renews the way light circulates within the gem, illustrating this constant commitment to combining innovation and creativity.
With LÀ HAUT, Serendipity presents not only a collection of high-end jewelry. The House offers a reflection on movement, resilience, and elevation. A way to remind that the most beautiful creations are sometimes those that discreetly carry a part of the story of the person who imagines them.
