Among connoisseurs of fine jewellery, heritage is as prized as gemstones – proffering designs that transcend fashion, reverberate the past, and yet – within its rightful domain, remains eternally relevant. This September, Bakhache Fine Jewellery introduces Malaysia the intimate narrative of The Vintage Boucheron Collection, an exclusive capsule through which founder and ardent collector, Antoine Bakhache shares a tale of Parisian artistry.
A Curated Parisian Narrative in Kuala Lumpur
Housed at Seibu, The Exchange TRX, the collection offers local collectors the rare chance to experience and own creations from one of Paris’s most storied jewellery houses. “Boucheron has always been more than jewellery,” Bakhache says. “It represents a philosophy of elegance, artistry, and innovation that has shaped generations of design. For me, curating this collection is a way to honour that spirit and share it with a new audience.”
Founded in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, the maison became the first jeweller to set up shop in the now-iconic Place Vendôme. From the outset, Boucheron was known for its daring approach to design. Where others clung to convention, Boucheron embraced experimentation: fluid gold forms, unexpected gemstone pairings, and an enduring fascination with nature’s motifs. Serpents, feathers, and florals were reimagined in precious metals and stones, lending a lyrical quality to its creations.
Over the decades, Boucheron’s clientele reflected its standing as a pioneer. From European aristocracy to Hollywood stars, the maison’s designs became symbols of Parisian chic — both timeless and bold. This duality is precisely what the curated capsule at Bakhache Fine Jewellery seeks to highlight.
The Vintage Boucheron Collection: A Curated Celebration
Spanning several decades, The Vintage Boucheron Collection includes rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that showcase the maison’s artistry. There are pieces that embody delicate naturalism — the graceful curve of a leaf rendered in diamond pavé, the shimmer of a feather in white gold — alongside jewels that exude sculptural drama, bold in their geometry and uncompromising in presence. Each piece bears Bakhache’s personal selection, chosen for character as much as for beauty.
“Vintage jewellery tells a story,” he explains. “These are pieces that have lived lives — worn at celebrations, passed through families, admired across eras. When you wear vintage Boucheron, you’re not just wearing beauty, you’re wearing history.”
Timeless Beauty, Enduring Legacy
In recent years, Southeast Asia has seen an elevating interest in vintage jewellery, in response to distinguished collectors’ appreciation for both craftsmanship and investment value of heritage pieces. Unlike contemporary designs, vintage jewels often carry cultural resonance, offering a tangible link to artistry that modern mass production cannot replicate. With Boucheron’s reputation as one of the great Parisian maisons, the appeal of acquiring such treasures is undeniable.
Available at Bakhache Fine Jewellery, Seibu TRX, and online by request, the collection bridges gallery and boutique.. It is as much a celebration of history as it is an offering for the present.
In a cultural landscape often defined by the pursuit of the new, The Vintage Boucheron Collection reminds us that true beauty is timeless — and that some legacies, like Boucheron’s, only deepen with age.
