How haute couture is inspiring new high jewellery collections, from Dior and Chanel, to Van Cleef & Arpels’ Legends of Diamonds, Chopard’s Red Carpet and Cindy Chao’s Gentlewoman Ribbon Cuff

• Couture-inspired high jewellery featured in these striking new collections, from Dior’s braid trims and transposed print florals to a magnificent ribbon cuff seven years in the making from Cindy Chao
• Van Cleef & Arpels patented a jewellery version of the zip fastener in 1938, which became one of its most avant-garde creations, while Chopard’s Red Carpet collection is a nod to Hollywood glam