Paris Couture Week High Jewelry Highlights: Boucheron, Cartier, and More

During Paris Couture Week in July 2026, major jewelry houses on Place Vendôme unveiled ambitious high jewelry collections. Boucheron's creative director Claire Choisne presented 'Human Being,' five cluster necklaces and rings requiring over 14,000 hours of craftsmanship, exploring individuality through themes Rain, Flower, Light, Tattoo, and Checkers. Damiani's 'Arte Maestro' reinterpreted eight classic artworks including Caravaggio's Medusa and Hokusai's The Great Wave. Dior's Victoire de Castellane continued 'Diorissima' with abstract expressionist floral motifs using doublet techniques. Chaumet's 'A Journey of Nature' translated culinary flavors like saffron and vanilla into jewelry. Cartier's 'Fauna' showcased animal-themed cocktail rings including a parrot, fish, and rhinoceros. Hermès director Pierre Hardy drew from western saddlery for 'Into the Horsescape.' Chanel's 'Signes and Symboles' featured 85 pieces with camellias, lions, and stars. Mellerio revived 1951 nail jewelry patents with gold and gemstone versions. Repossi's 'Serti sur Vide' commemorated 40 years on Place Vendôme with Indicolite tourmalines referencing the Vendôme Column.