Chopard brings together two fashion icons for 50 years of Happy Diamonds

The Happy Diamonds story continues beyond the wrist with a new series of pendants, bringing back the rectangular design first introduced in 2006.

The silhouette has been refined with softly bevelled edges, while the space around the diamonds has been opened up to let them move more freely. Available in ethical yellow, rose and white gold, the pendants feature a refined, understated shape that works beautifully worn alone or layered with other pieces.

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The idea behind Happy Diamonds started in 1976, when Chopard found inspiration in a waterfall in Germany’s Black Forest. The Maison was drawn to the way sunlight danced across the falling water, creating tiny flashes that changed with every movement.

That became the inspiration for freeing diamonds from traditional settings and allowing them to move between layers of sapphire crystal.

For the anniversary campaign, director Manu Cossu looks to the glamour of classic cinema, bringing Bella Hadid and Liu Wen together to showcase the playful movement of Chopard’s Happy Diamonds.

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