Key points
- The trilogy will conclude later this year with a third unveiling at a location still cloaked in secrecy, but industry watchers are already anticipating it will set a benchmark in high jewellery storytelling.
- The Flowing Curves suite channels the “back-to-nature” movement of the same era with black opals set in richly textured white gold, echoing Yves Piaget’s belief that opals captured the diversity of the entire world.
- Shapes of Extraleganza is the second installment of a three-part journey Piaget began with 2024’s Essence of Extraleganza in Paris.
Branded Jewellery: A Bold Showcase in Barcelona
Piaget has unveiled its latest high jewellery triumph, Shapes of Extraleganza, at the iconic Casa Corberó in Barcelona. With 51 daring creations that merge radiant gemstones, vibrant colors, and fluid sculptural forms, the collection is a celebration of artistic freedom and audacious craftsmanship. Unlike many luxury lines that merely display technical brilliance, this Branded Jewellery news report highlights Piaget’s power to awaken emotion — joy, playfulness, and even nostalgia — through designs that feel alive and defiant of convention.
Shapes of Extraleganza reflects Piaget’s artistic legacy and friendships with icons like Dali, Arman, and Warhol.
Image Credit: Piaget
The Second Chapter in a Daring Trilogy
Shapes of Extraleganza is the second installment of a three-part journey Piaget began with 2024’s Essence of Extraleganza in Paris. That debut collection explored the maison’s historical elegance, while this new chapter plunges deeper into Piaget’s legacy of experimental creativity, weaving together geometric structures, psychedelic influences, and fearless bursts of color. The trilogy will conclude later this year with a third unveiling at a location still cloaked in secrecy, but industry watchers are already anticipating it will set a benchmark in high jewellery storytelling.
Rare Gemstones and Technical Mastery
The new collection radiates audacity through its use of extremely rare stones — some sourced from mines that have long since closed. Jean-Bernard Forot, Piaget’s head of Patrimony, explained that “each element is different in color, size, arc and hardness,” making the technical execution a near impossibility for all but the most skilled artisans. From rainbow-spiraled gemstones on cuff watches to hand-hammered white gold embracing black opals, Piaget’s designs refuse to be predictable. Each suite — Joyful Twirls, Wave Illusion, and Flowing Curves — speaks its own language of exuberance while contributing to a larger symphony of extravagance and elegance.
Friendships that Shaped Artistic Piaget
The spirit of Yves Piaget still infuses the maison’s vision. In the 1960s and 1970s, he cultivated friendships with artists like Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and Arman, transforming jewellery and watches into works of art. That heritage continues in Shapes of Extraleganza, which revisits the bold visual codes of that era — zigzags, waves, kaleidoscopic mosaics, and organic free-form curves. The collection is not just jewellery; it is an exhibition of culture, design, and art, each piece echoing Piaget’s role as a connector of creativity.
A signature price from the Shapes of Extraleganza collection
Image Credit: Piaget
Suites that Tell Stories
The Kaleidoscope Lights suite reinvents ornamental stones once used in Piaget’s 1960s watch dials. Rhodochrosite, sugilite, and verdite are meticulously carved into curved slices and assembled into hypnotic striped patterns, paying homage to Op Art and 1970s design. The Flowing Curves suite channels the “back-to-nature” movement of the same era with black opals set in richly textured white gold, echoing Yves Piaget’s belief that opals captured the diversity of the entire world. Meanwhile, Wave Illusion bursts with red and orangy-pink spinels, radiating the playful vibrancy of the Memphis design movement of the 1980s. Hidden among these creations are Piaget’s whimsical secret watches, seamlessly fusing haute horlogerie with high jewellery.
Wave Illusion necklace in rose gold with a 10.01 ct oval red Tanzanian spinel, 2.65 ct cushion orange pink spinel, accented with diamonds, rubies, and spinels
Image Credit: Piaget
Endless Motion as the Masterpiece
Perhaps the most daring creation in this chapter is Endless Motion, a sculptural table clock conceived as a kinetic artwork. Constantly shifting, it reflects Piaget’s philosophy of perpetual reinvention and its unbreakable bond with the art world. More than a timepiece, it is a manifesto of creativity in motion.
Joy as the Ultimate Luxury
With Shapes of Extraleganza, Piaget has redefined what high jewellery can be. It is not simply about luxury, rarity, or technical brilliance; it is about how jewellery makes us feel. Piaget invites collectors and admirers alike to embrace audacity, to wear pieces that stir emotion, and to live with color and joy. The maison reminds the industry that true luxury lies in daring self-expression, not in chasing trends. And as anticipation builds for the final chapter of this trilogy, Piaget has once again proven itself to be one of the boldest creative forces in jewellery today.
For more details, visit: https://www.piaget.com/th-en/high-jewelry/shapes-of-extraleganza
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