Fewer major houses chose to present collections in Paris this season, but independent jewelers are still turning heads with original pieces.
PARIS — The couture calendar is filled with shows by renowned houses and newcomers alike this week, but the jewelry presentations that traditionally round out this semiannual showcase of luxury savoir-faire are much less in evidence.
Several prominent houses, including Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget, are sitting out the season while Bulgari plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its Serpenti design in May with a presentation in Italy.
Industry observers have said that, given the current global geopolitical and financial uncertainty, the brands’ decision to temporize may be a
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