Style Edit: Chanel’s dazzling Imprimé Lion necklace leads the Signes & Symboles high jewellery collection

Comprising 85 extraordinary creations, the collection examines the dialogue between Chanel’s most enduring symbols through a contemporary lens. Rather than looking to traditional jewellery codes, the house embraces bold geometry, graphic symmetry and striking chromatic contrasts. The result is a collection that feels both deeply rooted in Chanel’s heritage and entirely relevant to the modern collector.

The pieces are remarkable not only for the artistic vision behind them, but also for the calibre of gemstones selected to bring that vision to life. Sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds form the foundation of the collection, appearing in exceptional stones chosen for their rarity and presence. Throughout the collection, vibrant hues of blue, red, green, yellow, orange and pink create a rich visual tapestry that transforms each jewel into a miniature work of art.

One of the collection’s most spectacular creations is the Imprimé Lion necklace, a dramatic composition that unites the lion, camellia, star and sun in a single statement piece. Cascading diamonds draw the eye towards a magnificent sapphire, while a sculptural lion motif reinforces the house’s fascination with strength and sovereignty.

Designed with an ingenious articulated structure, its bold, collar-like silhouette rests effortlessly against the body, balancing architectural precision with suppleness. At its heart, a commanding lion emerges beneath a vivid 20.66-carat sapphire, framed by an intricate composition of diamonds cut in multiple shapes to create rhythm, depth and light. Delicate threads of pink gold are woven almost imperceptibly into the design, while an exceptionally demanding hand-assembly process brings together contrasting precious metals with flawless precision, transforming technical complexity into effortless elegance.