ANNA HU HAUTE JOAILLERIE, a haute joaillerie brand, was invited by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) to join the official calendar of Paris Haute Couture Week. The new collection presentation was held at the brand's Maison artistic residence on Place Vendôme in Paris, hosted by the brand's founder, Europe-based Chinese haute joaillerie artist Anna Hu. The event showcased ANNA HU's continuous innovation in the field of haute joaillerie, and how the brand, rooted in Eastern aesthetics, engages in a profound dialogue with the Western high fashion stage, further cementing its position as a cultural bridge and a pioneer of artistic jewelry.
The Shining Oriental Pearl at Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 – ANNA HU HAUTE JOAILLERIE
Europe-based Chinese haute joaillerie artist Anna Hu hosted the Haute Couture Week new collection presentation at her brand's Maison artistic residence on Place Vendôme in Paris.
During her time in Monaco, haute joaillerie artist Anna Hu immersed herself deeply in the rich cultural heritage and artistic atmosphere of the Mediterranean. She was particularly captivated by the effortless elegance of the women of the French Riviera — the soft pink hues shimmering under the Mediterranean sun, and the confident, graceful, and timeless feminine allure. At the same time, the lush, layered greenery of Monaco's renowned Jardin Exotique deeply impressed upon her the eternal power of natural vitality and historical civilization. These Mediterranean inspirations launched a creative journey that bridges civilizations and artistic traditions. Anna Hu wove together the opulent splendor of the Persian court, the cultural exchanges along the Silk Road, the decorative aesthetics of Byzantine art, and the spirit of elegance embodied in the golden age of 1950s Paris haute joaillerie, ultimately giving birth to two magnificent new collections of jewelry masterpieces — Route des Fleurs Impériales and Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo.
A model presents the two new haute joaillerie collections
Route des Fleurs Impériales
A Pink Romantic Poem Traversing the Silk Road Civilizations
Route des Fleurs Impériales centers on exceptionally rare natural pink tourmaline. The gemstones reveal a rare neon raspberry-red to purplish-red hue, radiating a brilliant, liquid-like luminosity while retaining a soft, profound inner glow reminiscent of silk, watercolor pigments, and ancient textiles. For Anna Hu, this shade of pink is not merely a color but a cultural memory that spans Eastern and Western civilizations. Its inspiration is drawn from Persian rose silk, Dunhuang murals, Silk Road brocades, Byzantine art, and the feminine elegance embodied in the golden age of 1950s Paris haute joaillerie.
Design Sketch of the ANNA HU Route des Fleurs Impériales Pink Tourmaline Collar Necklace
The collection prominently features cabochon-cut gemstones, one of the oldest and most revered techniques in jewelry history, once widely popularized in the royal courts of Persia, Byzantium, and China. Unlike modern cutting methods that pursue brilliant fire and sparkle, the cabochon cut preserves the gemstone's gentle texture, depth, and luster in its purest form, endowing each stone with a warm, understated vitality and a timeless classical aesthetic.
ANNA HU Route des Fleurs Impériales Pink Tourmaline Collar Necklace
163.67 cts pink tourmaline, 137.02 cts pink sapphire, 9.70 cts rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
This thematic suite comprises a collar necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring, together forming a flowing and unfolding temple of floral art. The pieces masterfully blend Persian court decorative motifs, Silk Road embroidery artistry, and the openwork craftsmanship of Paris haute joaillerie, weaving an artistic vocabulary that transcends civilizations and epochs.
ANNA HU Route des Fleurs Impériales Pink Tourmaline Bracelet
82.18 cts pink tourmaline, 50.80 cts pink sapphire, rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
Centered on a rare pink tourmaline and surrounded by pink sapphires and diamonds, the bracelet evokes dancing pollen and morning dew shimmering amid blossoms in full bloom, flowing through layers of delicate openwork. The overall silhouette is light and dynamic, presenting the transparent layering and fluid rhythm of haute couture, capturing the confident, elegant, and vibrant contemporary spirit of femininity in the interplay of light and shadow.
ANNA HU Route des Fleurs Impériales Pink Tourmaline Ring
14.98 cts pink tourmaline, 6.32 cts pink sapphire, round brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
Route des Fleurs Impériales is not merely a collection of haute joaillerie creations but an artistic dialogue on civilizational exchange, aesthetic heritage, and feminine spirit. Through the tender yet brilliant glow of pink tourmaline, Anna Hu connects cultural memories spanning millennia with the timeless elegance of Paris haute joaillerie, composing a jewelry poem dedicated to contemporary women at the meeting point of Eastern and Western civilizations.
ANNA HU Route des Fleurs Impériales Pink Tourmaline Earrings
31.85 cts pink tourmaline, 12.36 cts pink sapphire, rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo
A Royal Garden Flowing in the Light and Shadows of the Mediterranean
Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo centers on exceptionally rare natural Zambian emeralds. The gemstones reveal a rich, deep verdant hue, radiating a warm, saturated glow like velvet, with nuanced layers of color unfolding in the interplay of light. For Anna Hu, the emerald has never been merely a precious stone — it symbolizes civilization and timeless vitality. The creative inspiration is drawn from Monaco's renowned Jardin Exotique, where cacti and rare plants weave layers of green beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, forming the deepest chromatic memory of this collection.
ANNA HU Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo Collar Necklace
157.73 cts cabochon-cut emerald, 38.16 cts round brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
This collection is composed of a collar necklace and earrings, together forming an emerald sanctuary hidden among Mediterranean cliffs. The pieces merge the silhouettes of rare plants, the natural landscapes of royal gardens, and the openwork craftsmanship of Paris haute joaillerie, transforming the vitality of nature into flowing jewelry art. Emeralds and diamonds intertwine, refracting through layers of openwork like morning light filtering through verdant foliage, presenting both ethereal transparency and architectural dimensionality — a contemporary aesthetic that perfectly unites nature and high craftsmanship.
The collection prominently features cabochon-cut gemstones, one of the oldest and most revered techniques in jewelry history, once widely used in ancient royal jewelry. Unlike modern cutting methods that pursue brilliant fire and sparkle, the cabochon cut preserves the gemstone's natural color, depth, and warm luster in its purest form, endowing each emerald with an understated yet profound vitality, fully expressing its velvety, richly saturated chromatic allure.
Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo is not merely a collection of haute joaillerie creations but an artistic dialogue between nature and aesthetics. Through the deep, eternal brilliance of emeralds, Anna Hu closely connects the vitality of Mediterranean gardens, the spiritual symbolism of historical royalty, and the exquisite craftsmanship of Paris haute joaillerie, composing an emerald legend that transcends eras — one worthy of being treasured for generations.
ANNA HU Jardin Émeraude de Monte-Carlo Earrings
60.00 cts cabochon-cut emerald, 7.00 cts round brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, 18K white gold