With Shapes of Extraleganza, Piaget celebrates its roots by blending art influences into 51 creations.
Piaget’s latest High Jewellery collection, Shapes of Extraleganza, draws on the maison’s long-standing dialogue with art and design, reviving the creative energy of the 1960s and ‘70s. Positioned as the second chapter in the trilogy, following last year’s Essence of Extraleganza, the collection explores the interplay of form, colour and craftsmanship while paying tribute to the maison’s artistic heritage.
In the late 20th century, Yves Piaget cultivated close ties with artists such as Salvador Dalí and Arman, as well as collectors including Andy Warhol. These connections became the foundation of the so-called Piaget Society, an inner circle of intellectuals, artists and visionaries whose spirit continues to outline the brand’s identity. Shapes of Extraleganza revisits that artistic lineage, reinterpreting it through 51 new creations. Geometry and movement are central to the collection. The pieces layer triangles, squares, waves and circles in playful, stylised compositions, referencing Pop Art, Op Art and the psychedelic aesthetics of 1970s’ fashion.
Top designs include the Kaleidoscope Lights suite, where ornamental stones such as rhodochrosite, sugilite and verdite are carved into linear mosaics. The effect recalls the colourful energy of Op Art, achieved through meticulous lapidary work. In contrast, Flowing Curves embraces organic irregularity, featuring black opals set in hand-hammered white gold. This suite pays homage to Yves Piaget’s fascination with opals, a gemstone he once described as encapsulating ‘different tastes and sensibilities’. Other themes introduce colourful gemstones for expressive colour stories: spinels in the Wave Illusion suite express the playful geometry of the Memphis movement; yellow sapphires illuminate the Curved Artistry suite, where a secret ring watch hides beneath an aquamarine cabochon; and emeralds take centre stage in both the Gleaming Shapes and Arty Pop suites.
Piaget’s dual mastery of jewellery and watchmaking is also evident. Many sets include watches with ultra-thin movements where their dials are integrated into bracelets. The Joyful Twirls cuff watches, with their gem-set swirls in blues and reds, demonstrate how horology can be both technically sound and visually theatrical. The collection rounds off with Endless Motion, a table clock created in collaboration with French artist Alex Palenski. Designed as a mobile sculpture, the piece features quivering branches set with ornamental stones, symbolising Piaget’s rebellious spirit and creative force.
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