Insofu: The Green Odyssey According to Chopard
It all begins with a 6,225-carat emerald block, discovered in Zambia and christened Insofu (meaning "elephant" in the Bemba language) for its shape. Rather than purchasing already cut stones, Chopard has chosen the most risky path: transforming this raw giant into an entire collection.
After a year of meticulous cutting, nearly 850 carats of exceptional emeralds have emerged, giving birth to 15 pieces of high-end jewelry: Art Deco necklaces, sautoirs, cocktail rings, cuffs, and even an emblematic elephant pendant. /public-objects/aaee8f7a-d21b-4caf-99b3-fea02c57bd69-a259d4c0-a0b6-42bc-82ab-595602a4b778-Photo%202.webp Image sélectionnée From extraction to the finished jewel, traceability is total: each stone is identified using nanoparticle technology that guarantees its origin. This approach is in line with Chopard's commitments to sustainable luxury: ethical gold, partnerships with Gemfields for local development in Zambia, and support for Elephant Family, an association dedicated to biodiversity preservation. /public-objects/ef04927b-864a-450b-87fa-ccdfa5cfd1f2-ec5c4139-ffb4-4ce7-95d1-9afa688219cd-Photo%203.webp Image sélectionnée Inspired by the Roaring Twenties and The Great Gatsby , the collection plays with contrasts: the intense green of emeralds, diamond sparkles, pearlescent pearls, and pink sapphires. Each piece celebrates nature as much as audacity, with the free and assertive style unique to Chopard.