[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] Couture Jewelry Definition

[Arlisa Bijoux]

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Hello All,

    I am a new member and have never participated in this forum's
    discussions although I enjoyed reading some of its threads. 

    I am Swiss and French is my mother tongue, I will therefore jump in
    now, if I may, with regards to the meaning of "couture jewelry".
    "Couture jewelry" really translates into fashion jewelry of the
    highest quality and standard made using a wide range of materials,
    in fact both precious and semi-precious stones can be used, as well
    as precious metals such as gold but also steel and silver. Couture
    jewelry was first introduced by famous clothes' designers such as
    Chanel and Dior, hence the name "couture". Usually the designs are
    striking in style and follow a particular trend of the moment or can
    even reproduce vintage jewelry. "Haute joiaillerie" on the other
    hand only refers to "high end jewelry" such as Cartier, Tiffany,
    Boucheron etc. 

    Wishing you all a great day 

Isabella Pasche
Arlisa Bijoux
Switzerland
http://www.arlisa-bijoux.com
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