Chanel brings its signature quilted pattern to spring/summer jewelry

Alongside the recent haute-couture shows in Paris, the French fashion house presented a 48-piece high-jewelry collection inspired by the iconic quilted pattern dear to Gabrielle Chanel. The range is split into 11 mini-collections that see diamonds, sapphires, mother-of-pearl marquetry, rock crystal and pearls used in creative designs that channel the quilted motif with high-end craftsmanship. 

After bringing the famous quilted pattern to selected cuffs and rings in the "Coco Crush" collection back in April, the theme is back in a bigger way for spring/summer 2016 with "Signature de Chanel" -- the first line of high jewelry entirely dedicated to Chanel's emblematic quilting.

A Chanel signature

Originally inspired by the equestrian world, the quilted pattern is an integral part of Chanel's history that's often considered a signature of the brand. This now legendary effect was first seen on the "2.55" bag, before soon being brought to more of the brand's bags and accessories.

For 2016, it's in the hands of Chanel's jewelry studio -- the Studio de Création de Haute Joaillerie -- to craft a range based on the famous quilting, with no less than 48 pieces reinterpreting the motif.

With sleek curves and chunky shapes, the pieces sit close to the body and embrace its every movement, channeling the quilted effect in a multitude of combinations.

White gold and diamonds

Chanel has put 18-karat white gold and diamonds at the heart of this new high jewelry collection. However, 18-karat yellow gold is used in the "Signature d'Or" mini-collection, with a ring and cuff set with brilliant-cut diamonds.

Other mini-collections include "Signature de Saphir," which sets sapphires among square-cut, brilliant-cut, baguette-cut and triangle-cut diamonds, while "Signature de Perles" sees Japanese cultured pearls alongside emerald-cut, brilliant-cut and cushion-cut diamonds. The "Signature Acidulée" collection includes a ring set with an aquamarine stone.