Boucheron: Rare museum pieces on special exhibition at the Ginza salon

Boucheron

Rare Museum Pieces on Special Exhibition at the Ginza Salon

Boucheron, a High Jeweler among the 'Grands Cinq' with over 150 years of history since its founding in 1858. The Maison, which captivated the hearts of Indian maharajas and royalty with its solid craftsmanship and bold, forward-thinking creations, is now exhibiting museum pieces that tell its story at its Ginza boutique.

Responding to strong demand from Japan, a total of 25 museum pieces have been brought to the country. These are rare works, usually kept at the Place Vendôme flagship and rarely seen outside. The exhibition features a diverse range of pieces, including Art Nouveau brooches for which Boucheron is known, objets reflecting Orientalism, and necklaces and chatelaine watches exhibited at the 1900 Exposition Universelle.

This is a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the beauty of these museum pieces, which speak to the Maison's tradition and legacy.

A vanity case designed as a bee. Inside, it holds compartments for powder and blush, a mirror, a horn comb, a lipstick case, and a mini cigarette case. 1949. Gold x Platinum x Diamonds.

A 'Traîne de Corsage' (large brooch) in the Art Nouveau style, modeled after swaying branches and three young leaves. Features a tremblant finish. 1860. Silver x Gold x Rose-cut Diamonds.

A bracelet featuring plique-à-jour enamel, a technique Boucheron incorporated into many works from around 1865. The motif is expressed radially in three colors of plique-à-jour enamel. It is composed of five oval medallions, and the five rows of pearls on the reverse side of the bracelet are detachable. 1872. Blue, Red, Green Plique-à-jour Enamel x Pearls x Rose-cut Diamonds x Gold.

A 1903 coat clasp. Two carved seaweed motifs are connected by a center peridot, surrounded by a cluster of colorful pearls. Peridot x Pearls x Gold.

Boucheron Ginza
5-4-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5537-2203
Until Sunday, December 27
*Due to events at Boucheron boutiques and other stores, some pieces may not be on display.