Cartier unveils second Choeur des Pierres chapter in Kyoto
· Retail & E-commerce · Japan
Cartier presented the second chapter of its Choeur des Pierres high jewelry collection at a dinner in Kyoto attended by Sofia Coppola and Jisoo. Jisoo wore the newly unveiled Stellara necklace, which features a 41-carat sapphire. The event was described as the latest move in a 50-year relationship between the maison and the city. High jewelry unveilings in destination cities are a key marketing tool for luxury houses, combining client entertainment, press attention and storytelling around craftsmanship to support the top end of the market.
Why it matters:High jewelry events anchor luxury brands' top-end client relationships and travel-driven marketing, a segment less exposed to mass-market demand swings.
Key points
- Jisoo wore the newly unveiled Stellara necklace with a 41-carat sapphire.
- Sofia Coppola attended the Kyoto dinner.
- The event marks 50 years of Cartier's relationship with Kyoto.
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