The 2026 Signes & Symbols High Jewellery Collection is a tribute to the visionary approach of Gabrielle Chanel, who is known for her innovative and bold designs. The collection focuses on the signs and symbols that the couturier was drawn to, including the star, comet, camelia, and her astrological guardian, the lion.
These symbols are reinterpreted with the same freedom and creativity that Coco Chanel was known for, using a combination of hard stones, exotic diamond cuts, and stone carving to bring fresh life to the most precious jewels.
The collection’s key pieces showcase Chanel’s signature style.
The Symbole Camélia rose brooch is a standout piece, featuring Chanel’s signature flower in white gold and rose gold, decorated with diamonds, rock crystal, and enamel. The brooch can also be worn as a pendant on a chain, adding to its versatility.
The Symbole Étoile necklace is another notable piece, gathering white gold and diamonds around a play of warm color, with tanzanite beads, Imperial topaz, spessartite garnets, and carnelian. A cushion cut Imperial topaz of 26.21 carats sits at the center, set between two round spessartite garnets of 2.31 and 2.24 carats.
The collection features a mix of hard stones, sapphires, and diamonds, as seen in the Symbole Emblématique ring, which brings together an interesting combination of materials, including yellow gold, white gold, and platinum. The piece separates into two distinct rings, adding to its appeal.
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They also created the Symbole Ombré earrings, a joyful and youthful addition to the collection, featuring stars made from white gold and diamonds, and a cascade of spessartite garnets and turquoise beads. The Talisman jewels, on the other hand, keep to a spare, graphic language of white gold, diamonds, and onyx.
The Lion Puissant necklace is a commanding piece, featuring a variety of diamond cuts and almost invisible settings to create a seamless flow of dazzling diamonds. The main stone is a cushion cut diamond of 10.25 carats, with eight emerald cut diamonds totaling 8.21 carats.
Color and pattern play a significant role in the collection.
The Imprimé pieces treat color and pattern like a printed motif or a fabric.
Overall, the 2026 Signes & Symbols High Jewellery Collection is a reflection of Gabrielle Chanel’s lasting influence, and her ability to inspire new generations of designers and jewellery lovers alike. By reinterpreting her signature symbols and styles, the collection brings a fresh perspective to the world of high jewellery.
It is a legacy.
For those interested in learning more about Gabrielle Chanel’s life and designs, the book by Justine Picardie provides a detailed look at her career and legacy, offering style insights into the world of luxury jewellery.
