When a pretty woman like Julia Roberts lends her talent to a project, the result can only be a blockbuster. This time, the Hollywood A-lister joined hands with Chopard Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele to deliver a parure par excellence. The landmark collection centers around the mesmerizing beauty of the 6,225-carat Insofu Emerald that Chopard acquired in 2010 in its rough form and saved it for something or rather someone special. Roberts, who is Chopard’s global Ambassador, imbibed her vivaciousness and creative energy with the genius of Caroline Scheufele to bring their ambitious visions and a deep appreciation for jewelry in a dazzling motley of pear-shaped emerald, rubellite, and turquoise.
“Collaborating with Julia on this capsule collection has been an incredible journey,” said Caroline Scheufele. “From the moment we discovered the Insofu Emerald, we knew it was a gem that could inspire greatness. This parure is a testament to that inspiration, a fusion of our shared passion for beauty, elegance, and responsible luxury.”
The Chopard x Julia Roberts parure is crafted in Fairmined-certified rose gold and opts for the classic juxtaposition of vibrant gems to create an astonishing collection of ornaments. The cocktail ring perfectly complements the ethnic necklace and chandelier-style earrings with an emerald heart forming a vibrantly hued flower with drop-shaped gem petals. The design process with Roberts commenced eight months ago, and once the plan was in place, making the parure was accomplished in a quick six weeks.
“Caroline immediately caught my attention when she told me the story of her exceptional Insofu Emerald. It was such an exciting challenge when she later proposed we work on a bespoke design, and together, we’ve had a lot of fun bringing this set into reality, creating jewelry that’s beautiful, sustainable, and mixes the timeless allure of emerald with stunning colors and a stone I cherish, the turquoise,” shared Julia Roberts.
As a jewelry enthusiast, it is difficult to judge if the Chopard x Julia Roberts parure is a tribute to the massive Insofu Emerald or to the spirited Julia Roberts. Either way, it is a win for the Maison.
