SimplyAbuDhabi XLIV

A mong Chopard’s most celebrated collec- tions is Precious Lace, a stunning blend of elegance and lightness that embodies the delicate intricacies of fine lacework. Inspired by Caroline Scheufele’s perpetual quest for jewellery that can keep pace with women in their modern hab- its and lifestyles, this collection features airy, open- work designs that play with light and movement, creating a sense of fluidity and grace. Each piece, whether a necklace, earrings, or bracelet, is crafted with a careful balance of precious stones—such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies—set in gold, mak- ing them the epitome of refined femininity. But while the Precious Lace collection is first and foremost contemporary, it remains true to Haute Joaillerie traditions: designers, gemmologists, sculptors, gem-cutters, gem-setters and polishers – whose skills are handed down from generation to generation – combine their virtuosity to create masterpieces in which each stone is hemmed with a fine guipure of brilliant-cut diamonds; each prong forms a mashrabiya on the back of the jewellery that allows light to filter through; and each precious stone is carefully selected for its hue. Simply Abu Dhabi | 67