While many big name jewelers are choosing to show their haute joaillerie in far-flung locales from Sweden to Japan, a handful have kept it local to the annual pilgrimage to Place Vendôme during last week’s couture shows in Paris. The undeniable standout was, as usual, Boucheron who is in a league of its own creating concept jewels unlike anything anyone has ever seen before for its Carte Blanche collection. This year’s monumental moment was about art sculptures that transform into multiple wearable jewels. But for collectors looking for pieces that fall more within the norm of high jewelry, but are no less outstanding there were plenty of options. Take Graff’s spectacular 1963 necklace with sculptural and graphic forms that felt a touch hipper for the classic brand than usual—set with 129 carats of diamonds, it is also the most intricate necklace the house has ever made. The piece is lined with emeralds..
