PIAGET INVITES THE DARING TO DIAL UP THE DRAMA THIS SEASON WITH ITS NEW HIGH JEWELRY COLLECTION, DUBBED EXTRALEGANZA, FEATURING THIS SCARF NECKLACE ADORNED WITH A FIERY PALETTE OF PRECIOUS GEMSTONES
BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Swiss watch and jewelry maker Piaget is reviving the innovative spirit of its golden era of the 1960s and ‘70s. Flaunting its mastery of precious metals and brilliant color, the maison recently unveiled a striking collection of 92 audacious pieces. Each creation, from fluid cuff bracelets to radiant necklaces, is a symphony of meticulously set gemstones, made by the talented artisans in Piaget’s Geneva workshops. This collection represents the pinnacle of thoughtful design and masterful artistry, featuring bold, playful, and museum-wor thy jewels. A standout piece is this stunning scarf necklace, boasting an intricate rose gold mesh framework that’s adorned with dramatic layers of trapezoid-cut carnelians and crowned by a dazzling 21.23ct cushion-cut spessartite garnet. Stéphanie Sivrière, Piaget’s creative director of jewelry and watches, described the inspiration behind the piece as “revisiting the values of boldness, originality, and elegance that define our soul at the dawn of modernity.”
PIAGET ESSENCE-OF EXTRALEGANZA