by Alexandra I.Mas
Each May, Chopard‘s Haute Joaillerie workshops unveil the full extent of their creativity. Designed by Caroline Scheufele to adorn actresses on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, which Chopard has been an official partner of since 1998, the Red Carpet Collection is the most eagerly awaited event in the Maison’s jewellery calendar. This year, 77 creations inspired by the world of fairytales – ‘Contes de Fées’ – enchanted La Croisette with their whimsical and precious designs.
During Paris Couture Week, as a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, a selection of these masterpieces is being presented in the Place Vendôme Chopard mansion. This annual collection is both a creative and technical challenge, illustrating Caroline Scheufele’s passion for the 7th Art and the Cannes Film Festival.
The Red Carpet Collection was first revealed at the Cannes Festival in a prestigious fashion show featuring looks from Caroline’s Couture collection, merging the artistic crafts of couture and jewellery. Inspired by the soft and innocent charm of fairytales, the collection features enchanted designs such as sculptural necklaces, whimsical rings, and elegant earrings.
Angel ring in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds andspinels, featuring two carved watermelon tourmaline wings.
Pendant in ethical 18-carat rose gold and in titanium, with a rock crystal (88.96cts) featuring floral motifs set with coloured sapphires; rubies; coloureddiamonds; amethysts; tsavorites and pearls, suspended from a long sautoirnecklace composed of pearls; tsavorite; rubellite and amethyst beads alongwith ethical 18-carat white gold elements set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Chopard‘s journey into Haute Joaillerie was marked by the extraordinary Animal World Collection in 2010, showcasing the Maison’s creativity and expertise. The Red Carpet Collection continues this legacy, blending classical elements with bold, innovative designs.
Chopard‘s dedication to ethical practices is evident in the use of ethical gold and responsibly sourced gemstones, ensuring that each piece is not only beautiful but also sustainable. The Red Carpet Collection exemplifies Chopard’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of Haute Joaillerie, creating pieces that are both works of art and statements of elegance.
Oak motif necklace in ethical 18-carat rose gold and titanium, set with yellow-sapphire briolettes (161.63 cts), as well as pear-shaped emeralds (11.42 cts),brilliant-cut tsavorites (13.73 cts), demantoid garnets (8.41 cts), diamonds (3.89cts) and yellow sapphires (3.52 cts).
