The first collection of Hermès fine jewelry, or "haute bijouterie" as the company is calling the line, features fourteen pieces influenced by horses and equestrian pursuits. Designed by Pierre Hardy a pair of clip-on rose gold and black jade earrings runs at a cool $23,675.
The most expensive items in the Hermès fine jewelry collection is a diamond necklace that will retail for $880,000 (really?! In this economy?!). All pieces come with a custom-made alligator leather box complete with a real zebra skin mat.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Equestrian-inspired Jewelry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable equestrian-inspired jewelry to cater to a wider market.
- Luxury Fine Jewelry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and unique designs to redefine the luxury fine jewelry industry.
- Animal-inspired Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives for animal-inspired accessories.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Jewelry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend technology and fashion to create smart jewelry pieces.
- Luxury Goods
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainability practices into the production of luxury goods.
- Designer Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to produce customized designer accessories.
