Fabric Finery: Presenting the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

July 17, 2023

By Sarah Jordan

13 min read

For its latest high jewellery collection, French fashion house Chanel has transformed the textural checks of traditional tweed fabrics into chessboard patterns of precious gems. Its aptly named Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery offering features five chapters, each one dedicated to a ‘weave’ and adorned with iconic symbols of the House, including camellia blooms, ribbons and comets. Let’s explore these jewellery stories and see what pieces the brand has in store for us…

We know that Gabrielle Chanel had a passion for Venice (note the Chanel Escale à Venise High jewellery collection of 2021), but her interest in Scotland’s rolling hills and valleys is perhaps a lesser-known inspiration. During an affair with the Duke of Westminster in the 1920s, Chanel spent her time as an aristocrat, encountering green landscapes and Scottish tweeds in abundance. She interpreted these traditional fabrics in her collections, and today, tweed is one of the fashion giant’s most significant materials.

Tweed concept artwork for the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection of 2023

Tweed concept artwork for the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection of 2023

Tweed owes its name to the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. Gabrielle Chanel took it and made it her own, gifting its comfort to her elegant and sporty female clients. One of the most essential features in the Chanel style vocabulary was born.

Chanel Tweed Icône Étoile ring with a cushion-cut sapphire of 8.36 carats, plus further colourless diamonds, sapphires and onyx in yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Icône Étoile ring with a cushion-cut sapphire of 8.36 carats, plus further colourless diamonds, sapphires and onyx in yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Icône Ruban ring with one brilliant-cut diamond of 2.01 carats, plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Icône Ruban ring with one brilliant-cut diamond of 2.01 carats, plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Icône Lion ring with an oval-cut red spinel of 13.95 carats, plus diamonds, rubies, red spinel, yellow sapphires and garnets in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Icône Lion ring with an oval-cut red spinel of 13.95 carats, plus diamonds, rubies, red spinel, yellow sapphires and garnets in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Icône ring with an emerald-cut yellow diamond of 5.50 carats, plus further colourless and yellow diamonds in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Icône ring with an emerald-cut yellow diamond of 5.50 carats, plus further colourless and yellow diamonds in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Icône Camélia ring with an oval-cut diamond of 2.03 carats, plus further colourless diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Icône Camélia ring with an oval-cut diamond of 2.03 carats, plus further colourless diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

In 2020, tweed made its first foray into the world of Chanel jewellery thanks to a 45-piece collection. Today, the concept is back with 63 new High Jewellery pieces dedicated to the “magic of tweed” and set with diamonds and coloured gemstones. Of course, we have Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the Chanel Fine Jewellery Creation Studio, to thank for this! His creations interpret hand-crafted supple yarns, embroidery, fringing and checkerboard patterns and play on the idea of monochromatic and polychromatic weaves to create the impression of depth and movement. Elsewhere, there are lace-like openwork structures and flashes of iconic Chanel motifs: the lion’s head, camellia flowers, white ribbons, fiery comments and vibrant yellow suns.

For this new High Jewellery collection dedicated to Tweed, I wanted to go further in the interpretation by creating a veritable fabric of precious stones that is light and supple. – Patrice Leguéreau, Director of the Chanel Fine Jewellery Creation Studio

Tweed de Chanel is split into five chapters, each dedicated to its own ‘weave’: Soleil, Lion, Étoile, Ruban and Camélia. Among them are plastrons, necklaces, sautoirs, bracelets, brooches, rings and earrings in named sets. There’s also a stand-out necklace – the Tweed Royal – that is explained below. Before I dive into each chapter, the craftsmanship on display here is worth mentioning. Miniature and minuscule hinges, rings and articulations in gold and platinum threads add suppleness to the materials, allowing them to behave more like fabrics. The brand explains: “The interweaving of the gold, pearls and precious stones, the variety in the sizes of the stones, and the play of the openwork together re-create the fleecy, textured thickness of tweed. Its comfort and softness, meanwhile, are echoed in the work carried out specifically on the back of each piece.”

Actress Keira Knightley in the Chanel Tweed Mademoiselle necklace in white gold and diamonds, including an oval-cut diamond of 5.01 carats, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection.

Actress Keira Knightley in the Chanel Tweed Mademoiselle necklace in white gold and diamonds, including an oval-cut diamond of 5.01 carats, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection.

Tweed Soleil

The sun has long been a motif in the Chanel universe, and the presence of vibrant yellow gemstones is almost to be expected in its high jewels. Here, we see the collision of tweed and “Byzantine and Venetian magnificence” in three sets: Tweed Cambon, Tweed Byzance, and Tweet Soliare. There’s also a Tweed Icône ring of note (a signature piece of each set in the Tweed de Chanel collection). A pair of Cambon earrings combine building blocks of diamonds, set in yellow gold, with sun rays of diamonds in platinum, leading to kite-shaped rock crystal drops. In Tweed Byzance, we find a brooch, ring, bracelet and earrings with intoxicating, mixed-cut yellow beryls and bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds in woven patterns. Another highlight in Tweed Solaire is a brilliant Imperial topaz choker and matching ring with further yellow beryls and diamonds.

Chanel Tweed Cambon earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow diamonds and rock crystal in white and yellow gold from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Cambon earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow diamonds and rock crystal in white and yellow gold from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Cambon ring with a 3.14-carat oval-cut diamond, and brilliant-cut white and yellow diamonds in yellow and white gold from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Cambon ring with a 3.14-carat oval-cut diamond, and brilliant-cut white and yellow diamonds in yellow and white gold from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance earrings with two pear-shaped diamonds of one-carat each, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance earrings with two pear-shaped diamonds of one-carat each, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance bracelet with a cushion-cut diamond of 2.07 carats (flawless D-colour, Type IIa), diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance bracelet with a cushion-cut diamond of 2.07 carats (flawless D-colour, Type IIa), diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance brooch with a cushion-cut diamond of 2.12 carats (internally flawless, D-colour), further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance brooch with a cushion-cut diamond of 2.12 carats (internally flawless, D-colour), further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance ring with a featured cushion-cut diamond, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance ring with a featured cushion-cut diamond, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance ring with a 2.18-carat cushion-cut diamond, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Byzance ring with a 2.18-carat cushion-cut diamond, further diamonds and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Solaire ring with a 13.35-carat marquise-cut Imperial topaz, further diamonds, topazes and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Solaire ring with a 13.35-carat marquise-cut Imperial topaz, further diamonds, topazes and beryls in yellow gold, from the Tweed Soleil set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Tweed Lion

As a Leo by birth, the lion always appealed to Gabrielle Chanel and proved to be a consistent theme – an emblem – in her life and works. The Tweed Lion chapter bursts with red, orange and yellow hues across three sets – Tweed Gabrielle, Tweed Lion and Tweed Royal. The latter is described as the “centrepiece” of the entire Tweed de Chanel collection, notably the Tweed Royal Necklace – a woven plastron masterpiece of diamonds, 37 rubies, and a three-dimensional lion’s head, trimmed around the neck with a golden chain. At its heart, a 10.17-carat D-colour, Type IIa pear-shaped diamond drop takes centre stage (this stone can be detached and worn as a ring, while the lion’s head can be worn as a brooch). The remainder of this set includes a bracelet that can be worn as one piece or two, an asymmetric ring, and drop earrings with fabulous tassels of ruby beads.

Concept artwork of the Chanel Tweed Royal necklace from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Concept artwork of the Chanel Tweed Royal necklace from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

An alternative view of the Chanel Tweed Royal necklace without its detachable lion motif and pear-shaped diamond drop, featuring diamonds and rubies in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

An alternative view of the Chanel Tweed Royal necklace without its detachable lion motif and pear-shaped diamond drop, featuring diamonds and rubies in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Royal bracelet (which can be split into two parts) with diamonds and rubies in yellow and white gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Royal bracelet (which can be split into two parts) with diamonds and rubies in yellow and white gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Royal ring with an oval-cut ruby of 5.02-carats, further diamonds and rubies in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Royal ring with an oval-cut ruby of 5.02-carats, further diamonds and rubies in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Royal earrings with six cushion-cut rubies of 6.29 carats and brilliant-cut diamonds in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Royal earrings with six cushion-cut rubies of 6.29 carats and brilliant-cut diamonds in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Let’s not forget Tweed Gabrielle, which includes a necklace and bracelet with large spessartite garnets and yellow sapphires woven in yellow gold and platinum, and the Tweed Lion set with rubies, spessartite garnets, yellow sapphires, spinel and diamonds across a brooch, asymmetric lion’s head earrings and a ring.

Chanel Tweed Gabrielle necklace with a 12.64-carat pear-shaped spessartite garnet, plus diamonds, yellow sapphires and further spessartite garnets in yellow gold and platinum, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Gabrielle necklace with a 12.64-carat pear-shaped spessartite garnet, plus diamonds, yellow sapphires and further spessartite garnets in yellow gold and platinum, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Gabrielle ring with an oval-cut 10.48-carat spessartite garnet, plus diamonds, yellow sapphires and further spessartite garnets in yellow gold and platinum, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Gabrielle ring with an oval-cut 10.48-carat spessartite garnet, plus diamonds, yellow sapphires and further spessartite garnets in yellow gold and platinum, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion brooch with an oval-cut red spinel of 9.13-carats, diamonds, rubies, spinels and spessartite garnets in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion brooch with an oval-cut red spinel of 9.13-carats, diamonds, rubies, spinels and spessartite garnets in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion earrings with two marquise-cut rubies of 3.05 and 3.00-carats, plus diamonds, rubies, yellow sapphires and spessartite garnets in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion earrings with two marquise-cut rubies of 3.05 and 3.00-carats, plus diamonds, rubies, yellow sapphires and spessartite garnets in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion ring with a 3.99-carat marquise-cut ruby, plus diamonds, rubies, yellow sapphires and spessartite garnets in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Lion ring with a 3.99-carat marquise-cut ruby, plus diamonds, rubies, yellow sapphires and spessartite garnets in yellow gold, from the Tweed Lion set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Tweed Étoile

An emblem of “Bijoux de Diamants“, the first and only High Jewellery collection created by Gabrielle Chanel in 1932, the comet motif is well-known among Chanel High Jewellery fans. The Tweed Étoile chapter is an ode to these cosmic travellers, with black and blue shades, yellow diamonds and sapphires to evoke the night sky. The Tweed Astral set contains a ring with a large central blue sapphire, polished black onyx, and yellow diamond stars, all with woven diamond shoulders and an emerald-cut yellow diamond necklace. The namesake Tweed Étoilé pieces are snappy and contemporary, featuring layers of sapphires, black onyx, diamonds, and yellow gemstones, most pronounced in an incredible sautoir beaded necklace. And finally, Tweed Céleste follows suit with sapphires, black onyx, yellow stars, and round brilliant-cut diamonds, all leading the eye to a pear-shaped diamond drop in a statement necklace paired with matching earrings and a ring.

Chanel Tweed Astral ring with an oval-cut sapphire of 23.84-carats, diamonds, yellow diamonds, sapphires and onyx in yellow and white gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Astral ring with an oval-cut sapphire of 23.84-carats, diamonds, yellow diamonds, sapphires and onyx in yellow and white gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé necklace with a 14.71-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé necklace with a 14.71-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé ring with a 17.67-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé ring with a 17.67-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé bracelet with a 9.16-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé bracelet with a 9.16-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire, diamonds, further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé earrings with two cushion-cut yellow sapphires of 8.35 and 8.15-carats, plus diamonds further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Étoilé earrings with two cushion-cut yellow sapphires of 8.35 and 8.15-carats, plus diamonds further sapphires, lapis lazuli and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Céleste necklace with diamonds, sapphires and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Céleste necklace with diamonds, sapphires and onyx in white and yellow gold, from the Tweed Étoile set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Tweed Ruban

The fourth chapter in Tweed de Chanel translates to ‘Tweed Ribbon’ and uses the idea of interlacing these tassels with fabric as a creative starting point. This entire presentation of jewels is set with just colourless diamonds in light, openwork settings, accented with cultured pearls in white gold. The Tweed Pastel set contains a feminine trio of a necklace, ring and bracelet with oval-shaped diamonds, round brilliant cuts and pearls, while the Tweed Ruban takes a more graphic approach with similar cuts and materials. In Tweed Perlé, we see tumbling waterfall-like lines of diamonds and cultured pearls across a brooch/pendant, earrings and a necklace, which can be transformed into a bracelet. Finally, Tweed Mademoiselle radiates with mixed diamonds, including marquise, round, oval and baguette cuts that sweep across the neck, hug the finger or scoop around the wrist.

Chanel Tweed Pastel necklace with an oval-cut diamond of 3.10-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa), plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pastel necklace with an oval-cut diamond of 3.10-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa), plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pastel bracelet with an oval-cut diamond of 2.02-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa) plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pastel bracelet with an oval-cut diamond of 2.02-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa) plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pastel ring with an oval-cut diamond of 3.04-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa) plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pastel ring with an oval-cut diamond of 3.04-carats (internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa) plus further diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban bracelet with diamonds in white gold from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban bracelet with diamonds in white gold from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban necklace with a pear-shaped diamond drop and further round brilliant-cut diamonds in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban necklace with a pear-shaped diamond drop and further round brilliant-cut diamonds in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban earrings set with colourless diamonds from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban earrings set with colourless diamonds from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban ring with a pear-shaped diamond accent and round brilliant-cut diamonds in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Ruban ring with a pear-shaped diamond accent and round brilliant-cut diamonds in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Perlé necklace with diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, transformable into a bracelet, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Perlé necklace with diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, transformable into a bracelet, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Perlé earrings with diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Perlé earrings with diamonds and cultured pearls in white gold, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Mademoiselle ring with an internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa oval-cut diamonds of 8.03 carats, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Mademoiselle ring with an internally flawless, D-colour, Type IIa oval-cut diamonds of 8.03 carats, from the Tweed Ruban set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Tweed Camélia

The concluding chapter in the Tweed de Chanel collection captures the ultimate Chanel icon – the camellia flower. Here we find five sets, each in shades of powder-pink and fuchsia sapphires, contrasted with 18k rose gold and white metals. In Tweed Pétale, we are presented with a quartet of jewels, including a plastron necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring in tonal pink, rose and white hues. Tweed Poudré is denser in its colour combinations, with less open space and more concentrated pink in a brooch, necklace, ring and climber earrings. It’s hard not to be enticed by the Tweed Dentelle earrings with large pear-shaped diamond drops, plus round, marquise, oval and baguette-cut diamonds in an asymmetric setting (one has a camelia flower, the other a tweed latticework of gems). However, in our opinion, the piece de resistance is the namesake Tweed Camélia necklace featuring a woven rose gold and diamond framework, interspersed with oval, pear and round shaped pink sapphires, rose gold camellia flower, and topped with a “diamond lace” camellia bloom that can be removed and worn as a brooch.

 Chanel Tweed Pétale necklace with a 5.67-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire, one pear-shaped diamond of 1.56-carats, plus further diamonds and pink sapphires in white and pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pétale necklace with a 5.67-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire, one pear-shaped diamond of 1.56-carats, plus further diamonds and pink sapphires in white and pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Pétale earrings with pink sapphires of 3.64 and 3.62-carats, two pear-shaped diamonds, plus further diamonds and pink sapphires in pink and white gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pétale earrings with pink sapphires of 3.64 and 3.62-carats, two pear-shaped diamonds, plus further diamonds and pink sapphires in pink and white gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Pétale bracelet with a 5.08-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire, a pear-shaped diamond of 1.07 carats, further diamonds and pink sapphires in pink and white gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pétale bracelet with a 5.08-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire, a pear-shaped diamond of 1.07 carats, further diamonds and pink sapphires in pink and white gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Pétale ring with a cushion-cut pink sapphire of 4.02-carats, plus diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Pétale ring with a cushion-cut pink sapphire of 4.02-carats, plus diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Poudré earrings with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Poudré earrings with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Poudré brooch with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Poudré brooch with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Poudré necklace with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Poudré necklace with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Poudré ring with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Poudré ring with diamonds and pink sapphires in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Dentelle earrings with two D-colour, internally flawless pear-shaped diamond drops of 2.18 and 2.17-carats, plus brilliant-cut diamonds in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Dentelle earrings with two D-colour, internally flawless pear-shaped diamond drops of 2.18 and 2.17-carats, plus brilliant-cut diamonds in pink gold, from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

 Chanel Tweed Camélia necklace with diamonds and pink sapphires, including a detachable camélia motif brooch, in pink gold from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

Chanel Tweed Camélia necklace with diamonds and pink sapphires, including a detachable camélia motif brooch, in pink gold from the Tweed Camélia set of the Tweed de Chanel High Jewellery Collection

We would be hard-pushed to pick a favourite piece from this latest Chanel High Jewellery collection, so we will let you decide! The transformability of its necklaces, the femininity of the designs, and their three-dimensional construction all add up to a beautiful and well-rounded offering for the summer of 2023.

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by Rachael Taylor

Ocean Depths: Sotheby’s to Auction the Fancy Vivid Mediterranean Blue Diamond 

This sensational stone is due to be unveiled globally in Abu Dhabi on April 8 and will be auctioned by Sotheby’s Geneva on May 13. Before the bidding flurry commences, let’s take a closer look at this rare blue specimen that’s estimated to sell for in the region of US$20 million

by Sarah Jordan

All That Jazz: 100 Years of Art Deco Jewellery

This wonderfully decadent period of Prohibition parties, glittering cocktail soirées and exuberant Art Deco jewellery, which straddled more than a quarter of a century from 1908 to 1935, had a profound effect on society that touched upon almost every aspect of life in its pursuit of beauty, with the worlds of art, adornment, fashion, interiors, architecture and technology all irreversibly changed as a result

by Claire Roberts

Girls Just Want To Have Fun: An Elevated Take On Nostalgic and Joyous Jewellery

The days have just gotten lighter, which makes them seem longer, indicating that Spring will soon be here. And today, on April Fool’s Day, we begin to feel a sense of frivolity and play. Therefore, we hope to put a smile on your face with this article dedicated to jewellery with a dash of humour and a whole lot of wit

by Beth Bernstein

Aquamarine Tales Part II: Epic Stones, Extraordinary Finds & Royal Treasures

Aquamarine has long been adored for its serene blue hues and storied past. But beyond its beauty lies a world of extraordinary discoveries, epic stones and tales of fate that seem almost too incredible to be true

by Katerina Perez

Tanzanite Temptations: The Gemstone Specialisms of the Royal Touch Group

I spoke to Royal Touch Group Principal Ashish Rawat about his third-generation family business, its beginnings in emeralds, and its ties to the global promotion and distribution of Tanzania’s famed blue gem

by Katerina Perez

Aquamarine Tales Part I:  Stories of Healing, Connection & Some Truly Extraordinary Gems

I’ve always been captivated by the stories behind jewels and gems, so to celebrate March’s birthstone, I recently took to Instagram and asked my audience to share their most memorable aquamarine tales

by Katerina Perez

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Century of Splendour:Louis Vuitton Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds Chapter II

Creative Director Francesca Amfitheatrof offers her unique interpretation of a pivotal period in France’s history, marked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, and the rise of industrialism

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