Floating diamonds meet sculptural silver in Charlotte Chesnais

The question of restraint versus indulgence dissolves when faced with Charlotte Chesnais’s latest proposition: why choose between the delicate and the bold when both vocabularies can speak at once. The Serti Sculpté collection presents diamonds in yellow gold, their stones suspended in an almost weightless setting that allows light to move freely around each stone. Pair these with the Petit Mirage ear cuff, rendered in polished silver with curves that bend and flow around the ear like a contemporary sculpture.

What makes this pairing compelling is the counterpoint it creates. The Serti Sculpté rings work in quiet geometry, their diamonds set in bands of gold that curve gently. The Petit Mirage, meanwhile, commands attention through sheer sculptural presence: silver loops that arch and nest, their glossy finish catching the light with an almost liquid quality. Together, they create a dialogue between restraint and expression, between the precious and the architectural.

Charlotte Chesnais has built a practice around this kind of tension. Her pieces often sit at the intersection of fine jewellery and contemporary form, resisting easy categorisation. The gold rings here feature both solitaire diamonds and pavé settings, allowing for layering and combination across the hand. The silver ear cuff works best worn alone on its side of the ear, a statement piece that grounds the more modest brilliance of the rings.

The technique of the Serti Sculpté lies in how the diamond sits: open to air on all sides, the stone appears to float within its gold frame rather than being locked into place. This requires precision in the setting and an understanding of how negative space amplifies presence. The Petit Mirage, by contrast, is pure form without ornamentation, its beauty residing entirely in proportion and finish.

Both collections are available through Charlotte Chesnais directly.

Imagery courtesy of Charlotte Chesnais (@charlottechesnais).