the quatre icon

A creation inspired by the past, intentionally directed towards the future. Discover the archival motifs behind the Quatre collection. Each pays tribute to a different part of Boucheron's history.

Originally, grosgrain was a ribbed silk, often used to create ribbons. This motif, present in the archives since the 1860s, is a direct reference to the Boucheron family's couture heritage and drapery past.

A great jewelry classic that has been part of Boucheron creations since 1892, bearing witness to the Maison's savoir-faire. Echoing the hardness of these precious stones, the line of diamonds symbolizes eternity.

A nod to the cobblestones of Paris, and more specifically those of Place Vendôme, where Frédéric Boucheron was the first great contemporary jeweler to open a boutique in 1893. This motif has appeared in Boucheron creations since 1911.

Inspired by an architectural motif, it has been featured in Boucheron creations since the 1860s. These two rings, combined into one, symbolize the love that unites two people.

Each code is a subtle fusion of traditional savoir-faire and cutting-edge technology, crafted with patience and attention to detail. Quatre is no ordinary ring. It is made up of four distinct rings, each individually worked before being assembled to capture Boucheron's iconic aesthetic.

From the first step—the composition of the alloys—to the final assembly of the four rings, every action is carried out precisely down to the hundredth of a millimeter. Even the slightest deviation could risk compromising the end result. A final sound, a gentle "click," marks the flawless completion of this creation. Each of its four rings is assembled by hand without glue or solder, relying instead on a press.

In this collection, technology enhances and supports traditional jewelry-making techniques, without ever replacing them. The manufacture of the Quatre ring involves digitally controlled machines to perform tasks requiring precision down to the hundredth of a millimeter, unachievable by human hands. This is the case, for example, of the turning process, which is the gold sculpting phase that shapes both the exterior and interior of the rings. 

Serpent Bohème was born in 1968, in a context of growing freedoms. A true sculpture in gold, this sentimental jewel embodies all the expertise of Boucheron artisans. 

In 1879, Frédéric Boucheron invented a necklace that revolutionized the codes of High Jewelry. At a time when jewelry and outfits still restricted women's bodies, Boucheron gave them the freedom to accessorize by themselves with this claspless necklace, which could be slipped around the neck with an effortless movement. 

1947: modernism is in full swing, advocating a return to the basics. It was in this context that Gérard Boucheron, the grandson of Frédéric Boucheron, envisioned Reflet: a watch with a groundbreaking design that featured, most notably, an invisible clasp hidden within the case.