Cartier has unveiled its new High jewelry collection, “Le Chœur des Pierres,” an ode to gemstones and the artistry behind their transformation into unique creations. The collection features more than 125 one-of-a-kind pieces and required over 85,000 hours of work by the Maison’s artisans, including jewelers, lapidaries, gem-setters, and polishers.

At the heart of the collection is Cartier’s belief that every creation begins with the stone itself. Through its color, shape, history, and symbolism, each gemstone inspires the design process and guides the final composition. According to Jacqueline Karachi-Langane, Director of High jewelry Creation, the role of the jeweler is to reveal the stone’s “inner vibration” and unique soul through design.

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The collection introduces a series of striking necklaces, rings, and transformable pieces. Highlights include the Olorra necklace featuring five Colombian emeralds, the Tutti Kanya necklace centered around a 30.33-carat engraved Zambian emerald, and the Panthère Kentia necklace showcasing a 50.13-carat Ceylon sapphire alongside Cartier’s iconic panther motif.

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Eight distinctive rings also form part of the collection, each inspired by rare gemstones, including pink Argyle diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Mozambican rubies, and cognac-colored diamonds. Through “Le Chœur des Pierres,” Cartier continues to celebrate the harmony between exceptional gemstones, technical excellence, and creative vision.