Chanel takes the quilted matelassé pattern to its jewellery – in pictures

The sweeping Signature de Saphir necklace extends into five strands of brilliant-cut diamonds, punctuated by a single 21-carat untreated Ceylon sapphire, and is one of the standout pieces of the collection. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

Set with 668 brilliant-cut diamonds and powered by a quartz movement, the sinuous Signature Duo watch will look stunning snaking its way up anyone’s arm. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

While the collection predominantly features diamonds, there are pops of colour in the form of azure blue sapphires and aquamarines. The Signature Ultime bracelet is set with 265 square-cut sapphires, in addition to brilliant-cut diamonds. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

Set with 1,191 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 12.4 carats, along with 308 Japanese cultured pearls, the white-gold Signature de Perles cuff is another example of how the matelassé pattern can be translated onto jewellery in new and artful ways. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

Despite its size, there is something incredibly elegant about the Signature de Perles necklace, which is set with a 3.4-carat emerald-cut diamond, 717 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 38.22 carats, and countless Japanese cultured pearls. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

There’s a beautiful play of transparencies with the Signature Cocoon brooch, which features carved rock crystal, in addition to a 1.5-carat brilliant-cut diamond and 308 brilliant-cut diamonds. Courtesy Chanel Fine Jewelry

Over the years, the quilted effect has made an appearance on most elements in the Chanel portfolio, from handbags and shoes to clothes. But it has only just made its debut on the brand’s fine-jewellery creations. Take a look through the collection.