Couturier Alexandre Vauthier realises childhood dream by venturing into fine-jewellery arena

Working with veteran artisans at fine jeweller Mellerio dits Meller's atelier, near Place Vendôme in Paris, made Alexandre Vauthier feel like a child in a candy store. Instead of embroidered lace and crystal-laden leather, Vauthier got to play with exquisite emeralds and Mellerio-cut diamonds. The French couturier - famous for his feminine creations that have attracted celebrity fans such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Madonna and Lady Gaga - has ventured into fine jewellery.

"I was so passionate about it that I finished the [design] drawings in two days," Vauthier says. "It's been a childhood dream coming true."

The collection was unveiled during Paris Haute Couture Week in July, featuring an art deco-style ring, necklace and bracelet set comprising stunning emeralds and diamonds, and outlined with delicate enamel. A more accessible version of the capsule collection will be launched at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong from September 11 to October 4.

Vauthier approaches fine jewellery with the same aesthetics he brings to haute couture. The design is fluid, sensual and seductive.

"[The movement of fabrics] and how couture comes alive on a woman - I feel the same way with jewellery," Vauthier says. "I want the pendant touching the [wearer's] skin so closely to create an extension of the beautiful curve from the collarbone to the décolleté."

His aesthetics, Vauthier explains, are about giving a voice to women through his designs.

"I always respect women, and I want to make them feel beautiful," Vauthier says. "Different women I meet in my life inspire me. I love watching the way they work, they talk and when they fall in love. I always try to understand what they want."

Vauthier has dressed screen sirens Sharon Stone, Sophie Marceau and Charlize Theron, and young style icons Cara Delevingne and Taylor Swift. Vauthier's clientele also includes socialites and CEOs.

"All these women are so different from each other - different age group, different lines of business," Vauthier says. "They all recognise something in my designs. It's very encouraging."