Boucheron debuts new aeronautics-inspired bangles, Chopard’s diamonds are cubed, and much more
Words by REBECCA RUSSELL and ELIZABETH VARNELL
Boucheron Makes the Most of Great Grains
BOUCHERON’s Quatre collection — known for distinct bands patterned with Clou de Paris that evoke Parisian cobblestones and ribbon references to haute couture — is undergoing a transformation in the hands of Claire Choisne, the French jewelry house’s creative director. With water as a guiding idée fixe, she traveled to Iceland to see the contrast between the country’s black sand and blue water for the new Quatre Sand capsule collection. In a nod to Choisne’s ongoing search for innovative methods and materials, the house used a 3D-printing technique borrowed from auto and aeronautics industries to layer sand (barely a millimeter thick) onto geometric cuff bracelets and bangles. The black grains pair with brushed yellow gold in a seven-piece set: a large bracelet, two smaller versions, and four bangles designed to be worn separately or stacked for a bold, maximalist effect. 449 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 424-421-3993; boucheron.com. E.V.
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Ice, Ice Baby at Chopard
Elaborating on the concept of evolution, CHOPARD’s most recent iteration of its high jewelry capsule collection, Ice Cube — which launched in 1999 and developed into a high jewelry collection in 2024 — is characterized by sophisticated urban design and geometric precision. The Swiss house’s sharp, refined designs showcase a contemporary composition, featuring statement necklaces, versatile pins, luminous bracelets, and striking rings. Crafted from highly reflective, polished, and ethically sourced rose and white gold, with some cubes set with diamond brilliants, the modular designs offer adaptability for any occasion. “I wanted the pieces to feel like modern art for the body,” says artistic director Caroline Scheufele. chopard.com. R.R.
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Pomellato’s New Flagship Bows in Beverly Hills
A carved facade of slip-cast white blocks evoking POMELLATO’s square-shaped Nudo gemstone motif, and the L.A. commissions of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, gives the Italian fine jeweler’s new Rodeo Drive flagship a bold new geometric look. Each hand-cast porcelain tile produced in Nove is unique, and the grid-like exterior is as striking as the Montenapoleone Red interiors mixed with hues of pink and hand-painted and embroidered silk wallpapers by MISHA Milano artisans lit with a sculptural Paysage chandelier by 6:AM Glassworks. The front door handle takes its shape from the Iconica collection’s emblematic ring, evoking the jewelry designs displayed inside. 445 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5639; pomellato.com. E.V.
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Jessica McCormack’s Seafaring Stones
The Georgian goldsmithing techniques used by master craftspeople in JESSICA McCORMACK’s workshops are ideally suited to the London-based jewelry designer’s new collection, Tempest, inspired by mythical sea creatures. The 20-piece offering includes matching necklaces and bracelets in two widths, as well as earrings, all made with interlocking links that form a scale stack chain adorned with diamonds, sapphires (something blue), emeralds, or rubies and undulate like waves when worn on the body. The pieces evoke far-flung honeymoons or weddings held overseas with the play of reflected or absorbed sunlight or moonlight across the abundance of stones — the necklaces alone use up to 580 of them. us.jessicamccormack.com. E.V.
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A New Webb Site Arrives in Montecito
DAVID WEBB’s imaginative trove of animals encrusted in colored gemstones have arrived in Montecito at the jewelry house’s new Rosewood Miramar Beach boutique. Webb, who was known to draw up ideas at his desk daily, left an archive of nearly 100,000 sketches. Most have never been produced, and a team of long-tenured master jewelers on New York’s Upper East Side continues to create new pieces based on Webb’s designs for his namesake stores. The bold baubles are derived from the archive, complete with colorful enamel work or the precise hammering patterns that he pioneered and the stones he favored, including coral, azurmalachite, turquoise, and a host of colorful gemstones. 1759 S. Jameson Ln., Montecito, Rosewood Miramar Beach, 310-858-8006; davidwebb.com. E.V.
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Van Cleef & Arpels Revisits Lady Luck
A multiplicity of styling possibilities is driving VAN CLEEF & ARPELS’ latest launch, which encompasses changeable necklaces, reversible rings, and a fanciful Sweet Alhambra watch combining diamonds, chalcedony stones, guilloché white gold, and a bit of luck. Magic Alhambra necklaces, with shapes inspired by a four-leaf clover, transform from long strands to shorter versions. The variously sized motifs and lengths of chain are meticulously balanced for both iterations, and new English blade clasps ensure the mechanics work seamlessly. Vintage Alhambra rings mix white gold or rose gold and a centered diamond with a reversible gray mother-of-pearl or chalcedony emblems for a more casual look that can turn on a dime. 300 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; 3333 Bristol St., South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714-545-9500; vancleefarpels.com. E.V.
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A Jewelry Reformation is Here
Celebrated for its sustainable women’s clothing, L.A.-based fashion house REFORMATION, established in January 2009, has since expanded into bridal, accessories, and footwear. Following the triumph of a limited-edition jewelry capsule last winter — a collaboration with former Givenchy creative director Clare Waight Keller — the brand has launched a permanent luxe demi-fine jewelry collection. Bold and impactful earrings, cuffs, necklaces, pendants, and rings are meticulously crafted from recycled materials, including 24k gold, sterling silver, and brass. Showcasing a sophisticated and modern aesthetic, harmonizing contemporary elements with ’90s-inspired designs, the selection is designed to complement the brand’s signature feminine and romantic apparel. reformation.com. R.R.
Portions of this story originally appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of C Magazine.
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