This year, Chaumet chose the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay as location for unveiling its new High Jewellery collection at an exceptional gala dinner attended by renowned figures

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, at the Abbaye des Vaux-de Cernay, a unique bucolic site nestled in the countryside near Paris, Chaumet celebrated its 2026 High Jewellery collection, A Journey Through Nature. For one spectacular evening, this history-steeped, former Cistercian abbey – given new life in the 19th century under the visionary aegis of Baronne Charlotte de Rothschild – was transformed into a stunning setting that perfectly reflected the Chaumet spirit.

Beneath the majestic vaults of what was once the monks’ refectory, the jewellery was displayed in a grandiose ambiance infused with lush nature in all its splendour. The occasion saw the attendance of numerous personalities and friends of the Maison, glittering in Chaumet creations.

Yara Al Namlah, Saudi entrepreneur and friend of the Maison, wore the Nymphéa necklace and earrings, part of the parure from the High Jewellery collection Jewels by Nature.

Natalia Vodianova, the internationally renowned Russian supermodel, a friend of the Maison and a committed philanthropist through her Naked Heart Foundation, wore a parure from the Joséphine High Jewellery collection, composed of 17 exquisite pearls, a tribute to the long tradition of pearl
virtuosity at Chaumet.

Amy Jackson, the British producer, actress and model known for her various roles in Indian cinema, chose the necklace from the Envol High Jewellery collection. Having taken over 650 hours to make, it features a 10.96-carat cushion-cut Madagascar sapphire at its centre, and is complemented by a pair of matching earrings.

Many other notable figures and friends of the Maison were also in attendance, adding to the evening’s sense of elegance and celebration.

As the evening drew to a close, the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay lingered in a quiet afterglow, where history, nature, and exceptional craftsmanship had briefly converged. With A Journey Through Nature, Chaumet once again reaffirmed its singular ability to transform inspiration into artistry, capturing fleeting beauty in creations designed to endure far beyond the moment.