Since 1907, the Bagatelle rose garden has been the setting for the prestigious yearly “Concours International de Roses Nouvelles” (International Competition for New Roses). For the 30th anniversary of the Yves Piaget rose, true to its commitment and history, the house of Piaget naturally wished to partner this famous competition which awards several prizes to the most talented breeders (including a gold medal, a scent prize and the journalists’ rose).

Attended by representatives of ten different countries, the 105th ceremony took place , in the rose garden of the Bagatelle Gardens, under the presidency of Alain Meilland.

On this occasion, the House of Piaget created a trophy for the winner of first prize in its workshops, in which they have included the design codes of the Piaget Rose collectionThis jewellery creation in pink gold (30.4g) set with a precious diamond stamen (0.5 ct) clips into a stylised stem handmade by a Swiss sculptor from amaranth wood when not being worn as a brooch or pendant. The ensemble is elegantly presented in a triptych case with rose motifs. This is an expression of decorative art which combines both the arts of jewellery and wood sculpture.

The winner of the prestigious first prize is the “Numéro 35” rose created by Jérôme Rateau in the grouped flower rosebush category. This rose particularly touched the jury with its clustered flowers in shades of apricot, pearly white and yellow. A golden rose to add to the exceptional history of the House of Piaget’s rose garden.

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