As the creative director for Boucheron , Claire Choisne has the sleight of hand of a magician — conjuring extraordinary jewelry from her imagination. Since joining the maison in 2011 she’s evolved its legacy, weaving in innovation with a singular creative spirt. Her high jewelry collections employ not just the legacy building blocks of gold and diamonds, but challenge convention with unexpected materials and techniques — real flower petals or aerogel, a material developed by NASA made of 99.8 percent air and silica, for example.

The creative sees today’s clients through a modern lens, using pieces from the day-to-day rather than those kept in a safe. “No longer reserved for special occasions, jewelry today follows us everywhere, reflecting our style and mood in each moment,” Choisne tol

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