High Jewelry Collections Debut at Paris Haute Couture Week

During Paris Haute Couture Week, major jewelry maisons unveiled High Jewelry collections emphasizing heritage and experimentation. Cartier's Le Chœur des Pierres featured over 125 pieces developed over 85,000 hours, including Olorra with Colombian emeralds and Tutti Kanya with a 30.33-carat Zambian emerald. Chanel's Signes & Symboles comprised 85 pieces centered on the camellia, star, sun, and lion, with the Imprimé Lion necklace featuring a 20.66-carat sapphire. David Yurman presented the Liberty Collection, inspired by the Statue of Liberty, with new 18k yellow gold and white-gold creations set with emeralds and diamond baguettes. Dior's Belle Dior Haute Joaillerie included 57 creations with floral forms and the Soleil Céleste suite with yellow diamonds and black opal doublets. Tiffany & Co. launched Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden, conceived by Nathalie Verdeille and the Tiffany Design Studio, featuring Paradise Bird with Australian boulder opals and the Daisy chapter with blue zircons. Gemstones included Colombian and Zambian emeralds, Madagascar and Sri Lankan sapphires, Mozambique rubies, Argyle pink diamonds, imperial topazes, and rare spinels.