In a dynamic dance of light and shine, the Signes & Symboles high jewellery collection from Chanel captures Gabrielle Chanel’s enchanting reverence for the power of symbols. Divided into four sections that each explore a signature symbol from the house’s vast design canon – the Camellia, Star, Sun and Lion – the offering nods to the founder’s rich life, looking to her personal history, memory, travels and inspirations. Rooted in Chanel’s belief that creation is an act of freedom and reinterpreting this through a contemporary lens, the 85-piece collection blends opulent form with geometric precision. Centered around the ‘precious four’ gemstones – sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond – the colour palette is bold and unapologetic, emulating Chanel’s approach to design.

One example of this is the Lion emblématique brooch, crafted from white gold, rose gold, yellow gold, diamonds, yellow diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and turquoise. Chanel was never one to stick to the rules and this piece reflects that, with the piece crafted to be transformable – to be worn either as a pendant or on a chain. A glistening ode to the gall of fashion’s most formidable figures, this collection is not for the faint hearted.

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