HH Magazine

On the occasion of its fourth participation in the “Biennale des Antiquaires”, Chanel will present more than a hundred High Jewellery pieces, in a new exhibition space designed by the American architect, Peter Marino.

Among these jewellery pieces, Chanel will highlight the “1932” collection, which celebrates the 80^th anniversary of the “Bijoux de Diamants”, the first and only High Jewelry collection created by Gabrielle Chanel, in 1932.

This anniversary collection draws its inspiration from the symbols that coloured Gabrielle Chanel’s imagination. A magical constellation of white, yellow and black diamonds, pink and blue sapphires and pearls, exalts the beauty of the emblematic designs of Chanel Fine Jewellery: comets and stars, the sun, fringes, ribbons and feathers... 

Two outstanding elements of Chanel High Jewellery, the comet and star, provide the creative inspiration for never-before-seen pieces. A new interpretation of the Comet necklace, “Etoile Filante”, expresses all the creative freedom that characterized the pieces of 1932.

For the very first time in its history, Chanel offers a head jewel, highlighted with diamond stars and softened with fine baguette-diamond chains that flow over the hair.

The Lion is Chanel Fine Jewellery’s new icon and the latest addition to its style vocabulary.

Mademoiselle Chanel, who was born under the sign of Leo, on August 19^th 1883, loved to reproduce this majestic figure on the buttons of her garments, and possessed numerous art objects in the form of this “king of all animals” and emblem of Venice, which was one of her favourite cities.

Brilliantly interpreted, this new symbol appears on a sumptuous sautoir necklace, where the lion is sculpted in rutile quartz and proudly highlights a diamond comet and an exceptional 32-carat yellow diamond.

This same proud lion and comet are also found in the design of a spectacular brooch, in yellow and white diamonds.

Visitors to the Biennale des Antiquaires will discover fifteen totally new pieces that are poetic variations on coloured diamonds.

Also, Chanel will present new jewellery watches from the “Mademoiselle Privé” collection, dedicated to the “métiers d’arts” and their techniques. Inspired by the Lion, Comet and Feather designs, these very original pieces combine the most refined techniques of engraving, “grands feux” enameling and stone setting. Here, the exceptional talents of High Jewellery and Fine Watchmaking combine to express all the creativity and audacity of Chanel.

Through these pieces, Chanel Fine Jewellery clearly displays its unique, creative spirit. The excellence and complete mastery of techniques that each High Jewellery piece reveals, enables Chanel to further advance it taste for perfection. ■

Technical specifications

Mademoiselle Privé watch, Constellation du Lion dial.
Numbered pieces manufactured in Switzerland.
18K white gold case with 513 snow-set diamonds (3.2 carats) and 7 baguette-cut diamonds (0.3 carat).
18K white gold dial with blue translucent “Grand Feu” enamel, lion engraving, with 30 grain-set and invisible set diamonds (1 carat).
18K white gold hands.
Anti reflection treated sapphire crystal.
18K white gold crown with 35 snow-set diamonds and 1 ogive gem-quality blue sapphire (0.3 carat).
Hand engraved 18K white gold caseback.
Black alligator strap.
18K white gold folding buckle with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.4 carat).
Self winding mechanical movement.
42 hour power reserve.
Functions: hours, minutes.
Water resistance: 30 meters.
Diameter: 37.5 mm.
Case thickness: 8.6 mm.

Mademoiselle Privé watch, Facettes dial.
Numbered pieces manufactured in Switzerland.
18K white gold case with 547 snow-set diamonds (3.4 carats).
18K white gold dial with blue translucent “Grand Feu” enamel facettes engraving, with 47 grain-set diamonds (0.2 carat).
18K white gold hands.
Anti reflection treated sapphire crystal.
18K white gold crown with 38 snow-set diamonds and 1 ogive gem-quality blue sapphire (0.3 carat).
Hand engraved 18K white gold caseback.
Black alligator strap.
18K white gold folding buckle with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.4 carat).
Self winding mechanical movement.
42 hour power reserve.
Functions: hours, minutes.
Water resistance: 30 meters.
Diameter: 37.5 mm.
Case thickness: 8.6 mm.

Mademoiselle Privé watch, Plume enchantée dial.
Numbered pieces manufactured in Switzerland.
18K white gold case with 316 snow-set diamonds (2.1 carats) and 216 pink sapphires (1.6 carats).
18K white gold dial with black “Grand Feu” enamel, 18K white gold feather carved in relief, with 63 grain-set and invisible set diamonds (0.2 carat) and 26 pink sapphires (0.4 carat).
18K white gold hands.
Anti reflection treated sapphire crystal.
18K white gold crown with 37 snow-set diamonds and 1 ogive gem-quality pink sapphire (0.3 carat).
Hand engraved 18K white gold caseback.
Black alligator strap.
18K white gold folding buckle with 80 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.4 carat).
Self winding mechanical movement.
42 hour power reserve.
Functions: hours, minutes.
Water resistance: 30 meters.
Diameter: 37.5 mm.
Case thickness: 8.6 mm.

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