Style Edit: Chanel’s dazzling Imprimé Lion necklace leads the Signes & Symboles high jewellery collectionFor more than a century, the symbols that shaped Gabrielle Chanel’s life have echoed throughout the house’s creative universe. The camellia, lion, star and sun were never merely decorative motifs – they are fragments of memory and sources of intuition that guided one of fashion’s most influential visionaries. With Signes & Symboles, Chanel’s latest high jewellery collection, these cherished emblems are brought together in a dazzling celebration of craftsmanship, colour and storytelling.Chanel Symbole Camélia necklace. Photo: HandoutComprising 85 extraordinary creations, the collection examines the dialogue between Chanel’s most enduring symbols through a contemporary lens. Rather than looking to traditional jewellery codes, the house embraces bold geometry, graphic symmetry and striking chromatic contrasts. The result is a collection that feels both deeply rooted in Chanel’s heritage and entirely relevant to the modern collector.Stages in the realisation of Chanel’s Imprimé Lion necklace. Photo: HandoutThe pieces are remarkable not only for the artistic vision behind them, but also for the calibre of gemstones selected to bring that vision to life. Sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds form the foundation of the collection, appearing in exceptional stones chosen for their rarity and presence. Throughout the collection, vibrant hues of blue, red, green, yellow, orange and pink create a rich visual tapestry that transforms each jewel into a miniature work of art.A model wears Talisman Gabrielle rings from Chanel’s Signes & Symboles high jewellery collection. Photo: HandoutOne of the collection’s most spectacular creations is the Imprimé Lion necklace, a dramatic composition that unites the lion, camellia, star and sun in a single statement piece. Cascading diamonds draw the eye towards a magnificent sapphire, while a sculptural lion motif reinforces the house’s fascination with strength and sovereignty.Chanel Imprimé Lion necklace. Photo: HandoutDesigned with an ingenious articulated structure, its bold, collar-like silhouette rests effortlessly against the body, balancing architectural precision with suppleness. At its heart, a commanding lion emerges beneath a vivid 20.66-carat sapphire, framed by an intricate composition of diamonds cut in multiple shapes to create rhythm, depth and light. Delicate threads of pink gold are woven almost imperceptibly into the design, while an exceptionally demanding hand-assembly process brings together contrasting precious metals with flawless precision, transforming technical complexity into effortless elegance.Chanel Symbole Emblématique ring. Photo: Handout