When jewelry is synonymous with magic

This season, many houses were inspired fine jewelry to their collections, presented in the closing weeks of Parisian haute couture, lucky charms and amulets. Beetle, Clover, stork, carp, bat or papyrus - positive symbols in Asia - are the themes of the new collection of 150 pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, called "Palace of chance". The diamond is associated with the color gemstones candies, and hard stone carvings for jewelry with realistic forms.

Chaumet was not afraid to use, for her collection "12 Vendome", opal which had a reputation of bringing bad luck in Europe, but is a sign of hope in Asia. Thus, two key pieces focused on this gem - a headband with pappus, recalling those worn by the Maharajas and a necklace in white gold and diamonds - will be able to make their owner happy one form of protection ... magic.

Chanel Joaillerie introduces a new icon in her jewelery collection of 80 pieces, called "1932": the lion, animal fetish and astral sign of Mademoiselle Chanel, who reproduced the buttons on his clothes. This is the beast now hung from two necklaces, carved rutilated quartz or in a rock crystal, and also declined as a bracelet, watch and two rings.

Came tease jewelers on Place Vendome, Chinese Wallace Chan introduced stones as big as your fist, like scorpion (garnet, ruby ​​and sapphire) or cicada (a splendid Imperial Jade), expected to bring to their owner, wisdom and prosperity ...