Paris haute couture: A season linked by jewelry, from start to finish

Around the corner, Diana Picasso, scion of the great painter, presented her novel jewelry concept – Menē. An entirely online brand, where clients are charged the exact raw material price of any gold or platinum object they buy, plus 20% to 30% for the design.

Scanning Menē’s website, the price literally varies as the price of gold rises and falls on bullion markets.

In just three years, Menē has built a loyal following, selling annually 30,000 pieces for turnover of $30 million.

“We want customers to appreciate fine jewelry, and at a fair price,” smiled Diana.

None of this would matter if the designs were not good. Fortunately, Menē offers some great link chains; Giacometti-like mini figures on pendants; stylish rope-shaped rings and even a chess set, in either gold or platinum.

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