The Swiss jewellery and watch manufacturer purchased a 6,225-carat from mining company Gemfields in 2018 for an undisclosed amount. The gemstone was recovered from the Kagem Mine in Zambia.
The rough was named ‘Insofu’ – meaning ‘elephant’ in the local Bemba language and has yielded 850-carats of gemstone quality emerald, which has been crafted into a 15-piece collection of necklaces, chokers, rings, earrings, a bracelet, and a watch.
Among the key pieces is an elephant-shaped pendant with 50 carats of emeralds and diamonds forming tusks. Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s co-president and artistic director, said the collection was inspired by the beauty of nature.
“With the Insofu Collection, it was about respecting this inherent beauty. I chose the finest quality stones from the heart of the emerald, pairing them with diamonds, pink sapphires, and pearls,” she said.
Another highlight is a four-in-one necklace inspired by The Great Gatsby (1925). It features a 15-carat octagonal emerald and a diamond choker with a 2.5-carat square-cut emerald.
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