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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

SERENDIPITY HIGH JEWELLERY

For Christine Chen, each piece she creates is in search of the person to whom it is intended, as if it had been created for her from the beginning. This idea guides her choices, whether it be the selection of stones or the design of the jewelry. She finds inspiration in the unique beauty of precious stones, shaped by nature over time.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on August 7
Updated on August 7, 2025
Beaded Earrings in Ruby © Serendipity
SERENDIPITY

Serendipity High Jewellery, predestined jewels.

On Place Vendôme, there is a discreet place that houses creations with vibrant stones. It is here that Christine Chen, a passionate gemologist and designer, presents the works of her jewelry house., Serendipity. Founded in 2017, this house bears a suggestive name: that of those fortuitous encounters that, according to belief, are guided by destiny.

For Christine Chen, each piece she creates is in search of the person for whom it is intended, as if it were created for her from eternity. This idea guides her choices, whether it be the selection of stones or the design of the jewelry. She finds inspiration in the unique beauty of precious stones, shaped by nature over thousands of years. Nature, a true muse for her collections, is reflected in floral patterns, organic textures, and natural color palettes. Some stones, through their natural shape and chromaticity, evoke in her the idea of unique creations.

Blooming Ginkgo earrings in emeralds and diamonds. © Serendipity
Blooming Ginkgo earrings in emeralds and diamonds.
© Serendipity

Christine, whose heritage is rooted in Chinese culture, draws from this tradition a particular sensitivity for the natural beauty of precious stones. Trained in Europe, she combines this sensibility with French jewelry craftsmanship, creating jewelry that blends different know-hows. This harmonious blend gives Serendipity a unique identity, where each piece of jewelry tells a story and expresses an emotion.

At Chez Serendipity, Each precious stone is perceived as a treasure from nature, shaped over time. She carefully selects them not only for their quality but also for the particular energy they exude. «For me, jewelry offers a fleeting glimpse of eternity,» she explains. «It combines beauty, craftsmanship, and love in a lasting object.» Whether it’s jewelry pieces or custom-made creations, each piece is designed to transcend generations and evoke timeless beauty.

In the calm atmosphere of its showroom on Place Vendôme, Christine Chen’s creations await those who will recognize a part of their own journey in them. An human adventure, an exploration of the soul through the brilliance of the stones to be discovered.

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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