Dior
Unveiled as a luminous continuation of the Maison’s fine jewellery legacy, the Belle Dior Haute Joaillerie collection draws deeply from the creative universe of Christian Dior, where nature, couture, and craftsmanship exist in constant dialogue. Designed by Victoire de Castellane, the collection revisits the founder’s enduring fascination with gardens and florals, translating these motifs into sculptural high jewellery pieces that feel both romantic and resolutely modern.
For over two decades, de Castellane has reinterpreted Dior’s codes through a contemporary lens, and Belle Dior reflects this ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation. Here, botanical forms are rendered in vibrant compositions of coloured gemstones, diamonds, and intricate metalwork, echoing the delicate textures and layered silhouettes of couture fabrics. Petals appear to unfurl in three dimensions, leaves seem to ripple with movement, and each setting is engineered to capture light with remarkable fluidity.
The collection puts nature at the centre. Gemstones are arranged in organic clusters that mimic wild gardens in bloom, while unexpected colour combinations evoke the spontaneity of seasonal change. The result is a series of pieces that feel alive, as though frozen mid-growth, balancing refinement with a sense of joyful exuberance.
A celebration of transformation, a theme that has long underpinned both the Maison’s couture and jewellery creations it features meticulous craftsmanship and imaginative design. A contemporary interpretation of Dior’s original love for nature, ensuring that the spirit of the house continues to evolve while remaining unmistakably rooted in its past.
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. has introduced two new high jewellery capsule collections, Bird on a Rock: Love Birds by Tiffany and the latest Bird on a Pearl creations, offering renewed interpretations of one of the House’s most recognisable motifs. First imagined by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, the Bird on a Rock design returns with an expressive sensibility, as diamond set birds appear poised in motion, alighting on rare and exceptional gemstones in compositions that balance creativity with technical precision.
Designed to be worn in dialogue with one another, the creations establish a subtle interplay between form and material, allowing the iconic bird motif to interact with the gemstones it accompanies. This sense of harmony reflects Tiffany’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and gemological excellence, which has shaped the House’s identity since its founding in 1837.
In the Bird on a Pearl capsule, the celebrated motif is elevated through the inclusion of natural saltwater pearls. Developed under the artistic direction of Nathalie Verdeille, the collection features exceptional pearls sourced exclusively from the private collection of Mr Hussein Al Fardan, one of the world’s leading authorities on natural saltwater pearls. Tiffany & Co. remains the only jewellery house granted access to this collection, underscoring its ongoing dedication to working with some of nature’s rarest materials.
Together, the two capsule collections offer a contemporary perspective on a historic design, reinforcing the enduring relevance of the Bird motif while exploring new expressions of movement, pairing, and materiality within high jewellery.
Cartier
The third chapter of Cartier’s En Équilibre, High Jewellery collection, offers a considered exploration of harmony through form, colour, and craftsmanship. Conceived as a study in balance, the collection reflects the Maison’s ability to reconcile contrast, where architectural precision meets fluid movement, and to bring symmetry and asymmetry into a carefully orchestrated dialogue.
The third chapter introduces four exceptional necklaces, each interpreting this philosophy through a distinct aesthetic lens. Euphonia brings together rubies and diamonds in complementary emerald cuts, framed by square, baguette, and brilliant cut stones. A sliding clasp lends a sense of movement to the composition, allowing the necklace to shift with the wearer and transform structure into something almost rhythmic.
In Splendea, Cartier refines the interplay between light and placement, threading diamonds into an almost weightless ribbon that appears to shimmer with motion. Every facet is positioned with intent, resulting in a piece that feels both precise and luminous. Meanwhile, Parcae reflects the Maison’s belief in restraint, aligning three pear-shaped Madagascar sapphires along diamond strands of varying cuts to create a striking focal point that is elegant in its simplicity.
Completing the quartet, Ondora introduces a more expressive use of colour. Chrysoprase, spinels, turquoise, and diamonds converge in a composition that shifts between organic and geometric forms. Pendants that move from front to back evoke a sense of fluidity, giving the piece a sculptural presence that is both dynamic and refined.
Van Cleef & Arpels
For its latest High Jewellery collection, Van Cleef & Arpels turns to one of literature’s most enduring adventure stories, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1883, the novel has long shaped a collective imagination around exploration, discovery, and the promise of hidden riches. Now, the Maison’s designers and craftsmen reinterpret this universe through a fantastical jewellery narrative that charts an imaginative voyage across oceans, landscapes, and cultures.
Drawing from its extensive archives and patrimonial collection, Van Cleef & Arpels brings together maritime references, dreamlike nature, and influences from distant lands to create a bejewelled odyssey. The collection revisits the Maison’s longstanding fascination with the sea, evident since its early years in creations such as the gold and enamel scale model of the Varuna yacht from circa 1906, or later pieces inspired by seagulls in flight and nautical motifs. Over time, this marine inspiration evolved into a rich repertoire of stylised fish, shellfish, and oceanic forms, which are renewed in this latest chapter.
Structured as a journey in three parts, the Treasure Island collection moves from navigation to nature, and finally to the allure of global treasures. The first chapter draws inspiration from sailors’ knots and navigational instruments, expressed through gemstone compositions that echo shifting seascapes, from turquoise waters to the emerald reflections of moonlight on still oceans. The second chapter celebrates nature in its luxuriant diversity, featuring seashells in vibrant hues alongside delicate floral and arboreal motifs. The final chapter explores a treasure hunt across cultures, referencing influences from Asia to pre-Columbian civilisations in creations inspired by faraway horizons.
At the heart of the collection, the Palmier Mystérieux clip symbolises this narrative journey through its interchangeable motifs, which include a diamond-set boat, a sun, and a chest of precious stones. Crafted using the Maison’s Traditional Mystery Set technique, patented in 1933, emeralds are set without visible metal to create a velvety green canopy atop a sculpted rose gold trunk. The result is a piece that captures both the spirit of adventure and the technical mastery that defines Van Cleef & Arpels’ approach to High Jewellery.
