Inspired by the art of balance, Cartier just showcased its latest high jewellery collection in Stockholm. Comprising 115 pieces, En Équilibre collection is a paean to harmony. At the heart of each piece lies a deep respect for the stone.

The collection's aesthetic is born from contrast. Striking balance between lightness and volume, simplicity and luxury, symmetry and surprise. “The new En Équilibre collection reflects the expertise of the Maison’s craftsmen," explains Alexa Abitbol, director of the high jewellery workshops.

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Adding, "Nearly 100,000 hours of work have gone into these creations. Each piece is, in itself, a technical challenge that preserves the essence of Cartier High Jewellery...”

This philosophy is evident in pieces like Shito, where two Zambian emerald drops, both over 49 carats, are cradled in mirrored beauty. Then there is Hyala, where rose gold appears to melt over skin and stones appear to float. Its lacy fragility, anchored by a 5.71-carat oval diamond, is an ode to weightlessness.

The panther, Cartier's iconic emblem, stalks through the collection in unexpected disguises. In Panthère Orbitale, it sits on a coral cabochon, shaped in diamonds and onyx, its emerald eyes fixed in a commanding gaze. In Panthère Dentelée, the motif is abstract, lacework-like, delicate, embroidered with emerald beads that flow in fluid motion. Each stone is cut by hand and positioned to give the illusion of movement.

The snow leopard is the muse for the Tsagaan necklace. Diamonds and onyx dance across interlocking shapes, revealing and concealing the feline form with the moving light.

En Équilibre is more than a high jewellery collection; it's an exploration into the equilibrium of life. Creative director Jacqueline Karachi highlighted that balance guides every step of the creative process, from the careful sourcing of stones to the final stages of craftsmanship.

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