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How the Most Iconic Jewellery Brands Reinvent Signature Pieces, from Chanel’s New Lion Necklace and Cartier’s Panther Watch, to Van Cleef & Arpels’ Clover Bracelet and Chaumet’s Tiara-Inspired Rings

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

How the Most Iconic Jewellery Brands Reinvent Signature Pieces, from Chanel’s New Lion Necklace and Cartier’s Panther Watch, to Van Cleef & Arpels’ Clover Bracelet and Chaumet’s Tiara-Inspired Rings

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

If You Own Luxury Jewellery, Chances Are You Have a Signature Piece – an Alhambra Necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels, a Cartier Love Bangle or a Trinity Ring – and Brands Are Careful to Keep Freshening up These Icons for the Next Generation.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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