Hard Stones, Free Spirits
Diamonds and the three other precious stones (ruby, sapphire, and emerald) are not the only gems! Long relegated to the fringes of high-end jewelry, ornamental stones and their colors breathe new life into creations...
Lapis lazuli, agate, turquoise, Paraíba tourmaline, malachite, onyx, pink opal, tiger's eye... Hard stones are becoming the heroines of a daring style. They assert their uniqueness, texture and story, happily mingling with gold or platinum, but also with precious stones, beside which they no longer take a back seat. A master in this realm, the house of Piaget has long ventured into the territory of ornamental stones with all the creative audacity that is its own. It sculpts gold and gems to create unexpected and joyful dialogues in a very '60s hedonistic spirit. /public-objects/e2999265-c6cc-4e2b-ab0e-7f63c0b32d0e-4346a1d6-1ba6-41be-938d-00783d9d79f3-Piaget_02_Web_Joaillerie_Piaget_2025.webp Image sélectionnée Under the creative direction of Victoire de Castellane, Dior plays with gemstones, particularly in its iconic Rose des Vents collection, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Charms inspired by Christian Dior's bestiary and herbarium come together with the rose des vents motif on jewelry pieces that resemble true bouquets. /public-objects/e4b767fc-defe-43ef-8fa5-726e36b459e2-6c1a5a80-e32e-4be9-9b28-0a56288b6150-Maison%20Heavenly_CELGM24.BPG_.CH_.TU_3.webp Image sélectionnée Boucheron, Cartier, and Roberto Coin also highlight them in their creations, just as independent designers such as Goossens, Aurélie Bidermann and her iconic Scarab pendant, or Maison Heavenly do. Worn close to oneself, hard stones also play an entirely different role due to their strength and symbolism. Containing a unique energy, capable of influencing our emotional, mental and physical balance, they offer a cosmic and poetic storytelling to the jewelry they adorn. They bring color and joy, tell their stories, and, above all, do not claim any particular status. Thanks to them, we no longer count in carats, but in desire!