High jewelry continues its evolution into the modern era with jaw-dropping pieces that play with shape in forward-thinking arrangements. Some danced around heavyweight stones like a 22.23-carat Ceylon sapphire perched amidst a waterfall of diamonds set in a series of chain links on Pomellato’s Cascade necklace or on a curvy cocktail ring from Chopard in ethical 18-karat white gold and blue titanium set with sapphires and diamonds and cradling a 29.76-carat tanzanite. For more “everyday” wear (if one can be so presumptuous) a two circles of pave pink sapphires sit perpendicular each other on Van Cleef & Arpels’ simply stunning Ludo Secret watch in 18-karat rose gold and yellow sapphires and diamonds accent every curve of Reza’s 18-karat white and blackened gold Ruban earrings.
Some were positively futuristic in design. Vhernier’s signature look straddled 18-karat rose gold minimalism with opulence in a snaking accent of pave diamonds in the Ardis Forma di Luce necklace, while Piaget’s asymmetrical Australian opals were set in a cobblestone-like pattern in 18-karat white gold and diamonds with a 9.26 Madagascan sapphire perched in the center in its Flowing Curves masterpiece.
Meanwhile, even traditional makers added a little edge. Tiffany & Co.’s high jewelry often has a more romantic flair—typically referencing Jean Schlumberger’s mid-century designs—but a pair of platinum and 18-karat yellow gold drop earrings took shape in layers and swirls set with pops of crystal opals, along with diamonds and subtle hints of sapphires that took on a surprising twist.
The new era of next-level gems have an undeniable cool-factor that will keep them feeling fresh well into the future.
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Vhernier Ardis Forma di Luce necklace in 18-karat rose gold and diamonds
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Reza Ruban earrings in 18-karat white and blackened gold and diamonds
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Chopard Red Carpet Collection ring in ethical 18-karat white gold and titanium with a 29.76-carat tanzanite, sapphires, and diamonds
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Piaget Extraleganza Collection Flowing Curves necklace in 18-karat white gold with a 9.26-carat Madagascan sapphire, 26.39 carats of Australian opals, and diamonds
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret watch in 18-karat rose gold with mother-of-pearl and pink sapphires
Photographed by AM + PM (Angèle Moraiz & Paul Mougeot)/Set Design by Pierre Vaillant
Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2025 Collection earrings in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold with crystal opals, diamonds, and sapphires
Top: Pomellato Collezione 1967 Blue Chain Cascade necklace in 18-karat white gold with a 22.23-carat Ceylon sapphire and diamonds. All prices upon request.
