Embrace the opportunity for change and renewal in the Year of the Snake with dazzling jewellery picks
Bejewelled beginnings pave the way to a glittering year ahead. Celebrate the lunar new year with fine jewellery from five luxury maisons that will leave you spellbound.
Boucheron
Boucheron’s iconic Serpent Bohème collection, first introduced in 1968, continues to dazzle as a symbol of timeless craftsmanship and modern elegance. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the collection’s striking pink gold designs adorned with rhodolite garnets and diamonds. Highlights include the Serpent Bohème Ring, featuring three intricate motifs, and a matching bracelet, designed to slip on effortlessly.
Completing the collection are versatile stud earrings, available in a diamond pavé and rhodolite garnet combination. With its signature teardrop shape and bold reinvention, the Serpent Bohème collection reaffirms its status as a classic of Parisian high jewellery.
Bvlgari
Bvlgari’s new Serpenti Infinito collection honours the transformative power of its iconic serpent motif, a symbol of strength and renewal since 1948. Marking the Year of the Snake, the limited-edition pieces feature 18-karat rose gold adorned with rubies and diamonds. Highlights include the Serpenti Viper bracelet and pendant necklace, both accented with rubies, alongside diamond-set rings and earrings.
The designs embody the serpent’s perpetual metamorphosis, inviting wearers to embrace change with confidence. This modern collection celebrates individuality while offering endless styling possibilities, reinforcing Bvlgari’s status as a leader in luxury jewellery craftsmanship.
Cartier
Cartier has reimagined its iconic Trinity collection with bold, contemporary designs to mark its centenary. Originally conceived in 1924 by Louis Cartier, the three interlocking rings now feature animal motifs— the panther, tiger, and snake—each engraved with intricate patterns, including hand-applied black lacquer. New variations include modular rings, angular “cushion” shapes, and striking XL bracelets and necklaces.
The collection introduces innovative styles such as two-finger rings and single earrings, expanding Trinity’s versatility. Celebrated globally through immersive pop-up events, these designs embody Cartier’s craftsmanship, blending geometry, symbolism, and a playful redefinition of a jewellery classic.
Chanel
Chanel’s Coco Crush collection reimagines Gabrielle Chanel’s love for quilting, a motif she introduced in the early 1900s. First unveiled in 2015, the collection’s sleek gold designs embody a balance of strength and femininity, now enhanced with innovative pavé settings. In 2025, Chanel is introducing a bold new technique where diamonds light up the quilted weave’s diagonal lines, creating a shimmering effect.
The collection also features the addition of vibrant rubies, offering fresh versatility. With pieces designed for independent women who embrace freedom in style, Coco Crush continues to reflect Chanel’s timeless commitment to sophistication and innovation in fine jewellery.
FRED
FRED welcomes the Year of the Snake with a vibrant celebration of life, love, and new beginnings. Portraying the balance of softness and strength in femininity, the Chance Infinie collection with its form symbolic of the lucky number “8”, welcomes the Lunar New Year with a special edition featuring rubies paired with diamonds.
The luxury jeweller’s Force 10 bracelet design with its maritime and sporting influences, was created in 1966. One of the Maison’s signature creations, the bracelet comes in many iterations including the diamond-studded yellow gold buckle paired with a lively red cable.
Images courtesy of respective brands featured, artwork by Curatedition. All rights reserved.
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