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Serpent Bohème is the Boucheron collection that showcases time-honored jewelry-making expertise. The volumes, texture, and suppleness of the goldwork: this is the mark of exceptional craftsmanship. The material comes to life in the hands of the Maison's artisans.  

A true emblem of the collection, the Serpent Bohème drop aesthetically symbolizes the head of a snake. Originally, it was paved with diamonds and crowned with gold beads. Over the years, this motif has multiplied and evolved in all sizes, colors, gemstones and wears.

A true high jewelry signature, the invisible part of Serpent Bohème pieces is as meticulous as the visible part. The reverse side of the drop has a honeycomb pattern that lets light through and enhances the stones' sparkle.

The gold subtly evokes snake scales. To bring the material to life, artisans sculpt the metal with hammers and chisels. A meticulous art of surgical precision, testament to Boucheron's savoir-faire.

Whether as a necklace, bracelet or ring body, the twisted chain has been a Maison regular since the 1960s. Made thinner than conventional chains, it is the result of a very delicate and complex gold thread weaving technique.

In 2004, it all began with a ring. Four motifs from the Boucheron archives, which initially appear to be in stark contrast, have been combined to create a unique aesthetic. With its urban and graphic design, the Quatre collection taps into the Maison's rich heritage, emerging as Boucheron's contemporary signature.  

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.