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Epitome of masterful craftsmanship: Paris Couture Week 2025 dazzled exquisite high-jewellery collections
Paris Couture Week 2025 dazzled with the unveiling of seven exquisite high-jewelry collections, each showcasing masterful craftsmanship and breathtaking gemstones. Each collection underscored the artistry and innovation that define haute joaillerie at its finest.
Boucheron’s Untamed Nature collection paid homage to the natural world with intricate, multi-wear pieces like the Airelles necklace. Louis Vuitton’s Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds drew inspiration from 19th-century France, incorporating industrial elements into striking designs. Chaumet’s Bamboo capsule collection honored Asian aesthetics with diamond-set bamboo motifs, while Dior’s Milly Dentelle translated lacework and nature into delicate gold and gemstone creations.
Piaget’s Essence of Extraleganza celebrated the brand’s 150th anniversary with cocktail-inspired designs, evoking the glamour of the ’60s and ’70s. Cartier’s Nature Sauvage continued its exploration of the animal kingdom, with bold interpretations of sea urchins and tigers adorned in precious stones.
Graff’s The Gift of Love unveiled a masterpiece featuring 125 carats of diamonds, with a pair of sparrows symbolizing love and devotionThe Gift of Love is a statement necklace glimmering with 125 carats of diamonds. Its form resembles that of a diamond feather, with two sparrows at the ends. Associated with the goddess of love Aphrodite, sparrows are emblems of love, togetherness and hope.
While the folds of the highly articulated feather-like structure are set with custom-cut baguette diamonds, the diamond birds are accented with blue sapphire eyes and black onyx beaks. As one bird flutters in mid-flight, the other presents it with a stunning treasure: A 13.51-carat fancy intense yellow pear-shape diamond.
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India Delegation Arrives In Paris For Three Days Of Learning, Business & Collaboration
Buyers, Institutional Investors, and Jewelers Are Guaranteed Strict Adherence To Exact Quality, Testing, and Traceability Standards. Silver From Any BIS-Approved Refinery Ensures A Verified Fineness and Purity
GJEPC has brought a delegation of 17 leading Indian jewellery manufacturers to Paris for an intensive three-day programme aimed at building business, design collaboration, and long-term partnerships with French buyers, retailers, designers, and luxury brands.The delegationwas led by Shaunak Parikh Vice Chairman, GJEPC
The strategic trade mission comes as India’s gem and jewellery exports to France surged 19.72% year-on-year, reaching US$ 478.78 million in FY 2025–26 (up from US$ 399.93 million in FY 2024–25). Key drivers of this growth include:
- Gold Jewellery Exports: US$ 159.53 million (+18.69%)
- Cut & Polished Diamonds: US$ 204.07 million (+4.69%)
Despite rapid growth, India currently holds a 3.8% share of France’s total US$ 12.61 billion gem and jewellery import market, highlighting significant untapped potential for Indian exporters.
Strategic Briefing at the Embassy of India
The delegation’s engagement commenced on 13 October with an expert briefing at the Embassy of India in Paris on “The French Market & the Marketing of Desirability.” The session focused on French consumer trends, luxury brand positioning, sustainability, and market entry strategies. Key insights were delivered by:
- Anish Kumar Singh, GJEPC Representative for France & Founder, Bhartiya Paris Club
- Dr. Marta Marcheva, Executive Director, Institut Sup de Luxe
- Céline Dassonville, CEO, ethiwork
The three-day initiative includes market visits, knowledge sessions, and high-level networking, culminating in an exclusive Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) on 15 October 2026 at the Marriott Champs-Élysées, Paris.
Participating Indian Companies
The 17 Indian manufacturers representing the country’s high-end craftsmanship and design capabilities are: Asian Star Co. Ltd, DNJ Creation LLP, Fine Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd, Goldstar Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., KGK Creations (India) Pvt. Ltd., Malya Jewel Craft, Neysa Jewellery Ltd, NTS Navrattan Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Patdiam Jewelry Ltd, Priority Jewels Ltd, Renaissance Global Ltd, S. Vinod Kumar Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., Sunjewels Pvt. Ltd., Supergems Jewellery, Tanvirkumar & Company, UniDesign Jewel, and Walking Tree Atelier Pvt. Ltd.
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