6 new jewellery launches this spring: Hermès and Cartier top our wish list – the former clearly with the classic Birkin bag in mind, while the latter's motifs are all animal-inspired
Spring heralds renewal in nature and that sense is felt too in jewellery, with many brands picking up on the optimism in the air to issue a revamped annual collection perhaps, or find a favourite motif to revisit.
Read on to find out how six jewellery houses are marking this spring. Nature is, of course, the muse most had in mind, but there are also some more left-field inspirations and interpretations as well.
Hermès Sac Bijou
Hermès Sac Bijou. Photo: Handout
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Hermès handbags are the holy grail when it comes to luxury collectibles that stand the test of time. And this one-of-a-kind creation is inspired by one of the maison's signatures: the Birkin. Named Sac Bijou, this 'jewel bag' is from the maison's high jewellery collection, Les Formes de la Couleur, which 'expresses colour in shapes', as Pierre Hardy, creative director of Hermès Jewellery, interprets it.
Cartier Trinity bands
Cartier Trinity pieces are embellished with motifs drawn from the brand's signature animals. Photo: Handout
Cartier's Trinity range, known for its three interlocking bands, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year with new designs that turned the circular bands into squares, reinventing an icon. This year, the brand unveils pieces embellished with motifs reminiscent of
Cartier's signature animals: the panther, the tiger and the snake . Reptile scales appear on the white gold band, while panther spots and tiger stripes in black lacquer adorn the yellow and rose gold bands.
Pascale Monvoisin Marcel collection
Pascale Monvoisin Marcel lighter-inspired bracelet. Photo: Handout
A motif inspired by 70s cigarette lighters is at the heart of French jeweller Pascale Monvoisin's Marcel collection. The label's trademark symbol appears as a clasp in chain bracelets and necklaces, and even as a pendant that can function as a chic keepsake holder.
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