Boucheron’s Paris, Vu du 26 collection is not only a tribute to the city of light, but also a love letter to the Place Vendôme and Boucheron’s original boutique there, at number 26.

Under the magic wand of creative director Claire Choisne, the Place Vendôme’s cobblestones become a striking geometric necklace with frosted crystal squares embellished with baguette diamonds and a central 2.68-carat pear-shaped diamond that is detachable and can be worn as a ring.

Meanwhile the large gilded horses on the roof of the nearby Opera House are transformed into miniature frosted crystal sculptures for a ring and a bracelet, their manes made of baguette diamonds. Choisne also pays tribute to Frédéric Boucheron’s creative spirit with an innovative use of three-dimensional marquetry combining onyx, rock crystal and white agate that creates a hypnotic effect and draws attention to a central round diamond.

Of note are a few additions to Boucheron’s much-desired menagerie: the cat Wladimir as a cocktail ring, and Nuri, a colourful large parrot, as an ear cuff.