7 jewellery highlights for September from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and moreThis month’s stand-out creations showcase elevated craftsmanship, wearable diamonds and bold new signaturesFrom animal motifs to everyday diamonds – the world’s greatest maisons continue to delight with their enduring artistry. Here are our picks of the latest jewellery collections, some bringing fresh perspectives on iconic signatures and others showcasing groundbreaking design techniques.BoucheronBoucheron’s Serpent Bohème collection. Photo: HandoutBoucheron adds 12 new designs to its Serpent Bohème collection, the snake-inspired range that dates back to 1968. This latest iteration combines onyx and gold, representing shadow and light. Evoking a snake’s sinuous form, the creations include a stunning pendant necklace with a chain and a dainty bracelet partly set with diamonds.BuccellatiBuccellati’s Macri collection. Photo: HandoutThe textured effect in Buccellati’s Macri creations is achieved through the maison’s signature “rigato” engraving technique. Delicate lines are hand-engraved onto the gold surface, giving the precious metal a fabric-like sheen. Embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, the bracelets, rings and pendants in the range showcase the Italian jeweller’s savoir faire and its elegant Renaissance-tinged aesthetic.CartierCartier has a long history of creating animal-inspired jewellery. Photo: HandoutWhile the panther is Cartier’s undisputed icon, the jeweller has a long history with other animal creations, from zebras to crocodiles and even fantastical creatures like the chimera. Now the house is celebrating its menagerie of beautiful beasts with a series of pieces that showcase its ateliers’ ability to re-create in detail or subtly evoke animals ranging from tigers to rhinos.Graff