The British actress-producer joins the French Maison as global ambassador, debuting a high jewelry line defined by sophisticated simplicity.
Cartier has revealed its latest high jewelry collection, En Équilibre, alongside the announcement of British actress Gemma Chan as the Maison’s newest global ambassador. True to its name – French for “in balance” – the collection made its debut in Stockholm to echo the line’s central theme of harmony. The high-wattage reveal doubled as Chan’s first outing with Cartier, marking a new partnership that fuses the house’s heritage with the star’s contemporary cachet.
On the design front, En Équilibre puts Cartier’s evolving aesthetic on full display. The collection is a study in contrasts – full and empty spaces, symmetry and asymmetry, all calibrated to achieve what Cartier’s high jewelry director deems “the paradox of sophisticated simplicity”. Instead of flamboyant excess, these pieces channel a disciplined elegance – juxtaposing bold volumes with weightless openwork and rich color with restrained settings. One standout necklace even suspends two nearly 50-carat emeralds on a whisper of diamonds, prioritizing the gemstones with “precision lines and minimal excess” in its setting.
Chan’s appointment as global ambassador underscores Cartier’s attunement to the cultural moment. The Crazy Rich Asians alum (and Eternals star) brings both Hollywood glamour and substance to the ambassadorship – she’s admired for using her celebrity to enforce her a commitment to social and cultural impact. By pairing a bold new collection with a modern muse, Cartier signals its intent to keep luxury in balance with the times.
