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Chanel Elevates High Jewellery Timepieces with Playful Luxury at Watches and Wonders
Blending haute joaillerie, horology, and pop culture, Chanel unveils the Coco Game and Noeud de Camélia collections
At Watches and Wonders, Chanel reaffirmed its strength in horology, unveiling a striking lineup of high jewellery timepieces that merge craftsmanship with creativity.
At the heart of the launch is the Coco Game capsule collection, inspired by a luxurious chessboard concept where Gabrielle Chanel appears as the central queen. Crafted in gold, ceramic, and diamonds, these artistic pieces double as secret timepieces, with hidden dials discreetly placed beneath their bases and wearable as necklaces.
The collection extends into graphic, pixel-inspired designs, drawing from retro arcade aesthetics. A standout includes a sculpted figure of Mademoiselle in 18k white gold, set against a diamond-studded dial. The new J12 Coco Game watch, available in black and white ceramic, features a pixelated motif accented with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Balancing playfulness with elegance, Chanel also introduced the Noeud de Camélia collection—a refined series of secret watches and a ring inspired by Mademoiselle’s iconic camellia flower, blending timeless design with hidden functionality.
Through these collections, Chanel seamlessly combines high jewellery, precision timekeeping, and artistic storytelling, proving that luxury can be both sophisticated and imaginative.
A massive 11,000-carat rough ruby has been recovered in the famed gem-rich region of Mogok, Myanmar, according to recent state media reports.
Weighing in at 2.2 kg (4 lbs 14 oz), the newly discovered stone is roughly half the size of the legendary 21,450-carat rough gem found in the same region back in 1996. However, experts and state officials report that this new find boasts vastly superior color, luster, and transparency.
Mogok rubies, sourced from the “Valley of Rubies” in Myanmar (Burma), are legendary for their unrivaled vivid color and supreme clarity. They are famous worldwide for their “pigeon blood” red hue, which is caused by trace elements and microscopic silk particles that scatter light and give the gem a glowing, velvety softness.
Key Details of the Discovery:
- Physical Properties: The giant gem exhibits a striking purplish-red color with yellowish undertones, excellent vitreous luster, and moderate transparency. It remains entirely in its natural, untreated state.
- Geopolitical Context: Myanmar supplies roughly 90% of the world’s rubies. However, the nation has been embroiled in a devastating civil war since a 2021 military coup—a conflict that has claimed approximately 90,000 lives and displaced over 3.5 million people.
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