Shapes of Extraleganza

In the golden glow of 1960s and '70s glamour, one Maison stood out for more than its mastery of precious metals and dazzling gemstones. Piaget, known for its radiant craftsmanship, also became a beacon of artistic energy—a meeting point for avant-garde minds, a salon of surrealists, collectors, designers, and icons. Now, with its latest High Jewellery offering, Shapes of Extraleganza, the Maison reawakens that spirited era with a playful, provocative twist.

As the second chapter in a bold trilogy—following last year’s Essence of Extraleganza—this new collection pays homage to Piaget’s roots in fearless form and free-spirited creativity. It’s not just a continuation, but a crescendo: 51 extraordinary pieces that invite us into a world of sculptural sophistication and modern luxury, brimming with colour, geometry, and joyful contradiction.

Piaget’s connection to art has always been more than aesthetic—it’s personal. In the heyday of Yves Piaget, the Maison was a nucleus of the cultural elite: Salvador Dalí, Arman, and Andy Warhol were not just collaborators, but friends. That synergy, born from genuine connection, now finds new life in Shapes of Extraleganza, a collection that doesn’t merely reference art—it inhabits it.

Each piece is a composition in movement and meaning. Zigzags meet circles, triangles slice through waves, and sensual curves are offset by sliver-sharp edges. It’s a symphony of shape, where graphic rigor is softened by luminous stones and glossy gold, echoing the era’s bold experimentation in both high fashion and home design. Think: the psychedelic swirls of 1970s prints, the plush pop sensuality of 60s furniture, the kinetic energy of Op Art and Pop Culture, reinterpreted with Piaget’s signature finesse.

But beneath the exuberance lies a meticulous craft. Shapes collide and intertwine, not at random, but with deliberate harmony—a dance of light and volume where every detail is considered. This is high jewellery that moves, not just with the body, but with the moment: conceptual yet wearable, artistic yet intimate.