Having been an official partner of the renowned Cannes Film Festival for nigh-on two decades, Chopard is an old hand at delivering exceptional jewellery designs to match the allure and glamour of Hollywood. And, unsurprisingly, the haute joallerie atelier’s latest Cartier Red Carpet Collection 2018 proves, yet again, why it is the favoured jeweller to the stars.
This newest edition is the brainchild of Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Co-President and Creative Director, and pays homage to the mystique and femininity of the fairer sex.
Perhaps the most famous (so far) pieces of the collection are the Orchid Earrings, worn by Cate Blanchett at the Cannes Festival earlier this year. The stunningly lifelike orchid motif features a wide array of sparkling gemstones, including diamonds, sapphires, tsavorites and more.
Other showstopper pieces include a platinum necklace set with alternating diamonds and ‘no oil’ emeralds culminating in a large, pear-cut diamond weighing over 20 carats, and a feathered necklace in 24K yellow gold and titanium, inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Mongolia. The latter, designed in conjuction with feather guru Nelly Saunier, boasts a gold cameo accented with blue apatites, red jasper and violet garnets, and cushioned majestically by heron, ostrich, black pheasant and rooster feathers.
Beyond the beautiful designs of the Chopard Red Carpet Collection 2018, the high jewellery brand also crafted the beautiful Palme d’or award, the Cannes Festival’s highest honour, along with other awards presented for its closing ceremonies, all from Fairmined-certified ethical gold.