From Chaumet to Tiffany & Co, These Brands Prove That Jewellery is Wearable Art

Jewellery is no different: their legacy, commonly referred to in the industry as patrimony, is something storied houses rely heavily on for everything from marketing - adding gravitas and cultural importance to the brand - to inspiration for future designs It's common for brands to create special collections such as these Sourced from the maison's archives - drawing from the collections of the Palace Museum and public institutions including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art; the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; the Qatar Museums; and the International Museum of Horology in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, as well as private and princely collections - no expense was spared in pulling together such an extensive menagerie of wonders from far and wide.

As well as including six historic watch and clock movements, which were restored in collaboration with the Palace Museum at Cartier's Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the exhibition also drew heavily upon the house's history in jewellery: the west wing, in particular, displayed an array of Cartier creations to illustrate the brand's affinity with China Chaumet was another brand to host a major exhibition in 2019 Held at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum from July 12 to August 28, Chaumet in Majesty: Jewels of Sovereigns Since 1780 showcased a huge range of historic jewellery, with pieces sourced from some 15 museums and 40 private collections, including that of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who also lent his patronage to the event.

Back in China, Shanghai was the chosen location for another patrimonial exhibition - this time from Tiffany & Co Held from September 23 to November 10 at the Fosun Foundation, Vision & Virtuosity showcases some of the most important objects from the Tiffany Archives and documents numerous landmark events for the maison, including the introduction of its now iconic engagement ring, the Tiffany Setting. . Source