Christmas Wishlist: 5 ultra-desirable fine jewelry brands
“Jewelry has the power to make you feel unique,” says jewelry star Jennie Kwon. That’s why we’ve selected a wishlist of five brands with flamboyant characters! From high fashion to fine jewelry, you’re bound to find something to please her this Christmas!
Caroline de Benoist, art from India
After a legal career with prestigious luxury houses such as Hermès, Caroline de Benoist launched a jewelry line she calls ” fantaisie sérieuse “. Her creations combine rigor, noble materials and free design. Inspired by Indian craftsmanship, she develops her jewelry in India, a country rich in fine stones and ancestral know-how. The bright colors and spirituality of Indian artisans fuel her imagination, giving birth to unique, refined pieces. Caroline de Benoist reinvents haute-fantaisie, where each jewel stands out and catches the eye.
Charlotte Chesnais: the fusion of jewelry and sculpture
Charlotte Chesnais, a designer with a singular talent, transcends the boundaries between jewelry and sculpture. Her eponymous brand, founded in 2015, offers pieces with pure, dynamic lines, bringing body and object into interaction. Inspired by fashion and the arts, she uses materials such as vermeil andrhodium-plated silver, worked by exceptional workshops in France, Italy and Portugal. Her timeless creations, designed with precision and passion, embody the balance between classic elegance and innovation. Charlotte Chesnais continues to define the jewelry object, offering pieces that are both functional and artistic, imbued with a strong aesthetic identity.
Sophie Bille Brahe: jewelry inspired by the stars
Sophie Bille Brahe, descendant of the astronomer Tycho Brahe, draws her inspiration from the magic of the night sky. Diamonds evoke the stars, while pearls symbolize the connection between Earth and Moon. His minimalist, Scandinavian creations revisit jewelry classics with a subtly offbeat touch. The Tennis Necklace, emblematic of her collection, illustrates her love of refined design and noble materials. For Sophie, every diamond or gram of gold is a responsibility: to transform millennia-old treasures into timeless pieces that celebrate raw, unadorned beauty.
YV.DELLOYE: responsible jewelry
Founded in 2018 by Claire Delloye Quenardel, YV.DELLOYE offers jewelry imbued with creative freedom, inspired by modernism and great names such as Suzanne Belperron and Le Corbusier. True to its responsible approach, the brand uses only CoC-certified750/1000 recycled gold to limit environmental impact. Kimberley Process-compliant diamonds and colored stones are carefully selected for their traceability and exceptional quality. With ethical practices, YV.DELLOYE redefines French jewelry by respecting people, nature and craftsmanship.
Violette Joaillerie: the world of the sea at the end of a chain
Founded in 2023 by Violette Basentsyan, Violette Joaillerie is establishing itself as a promising label, present in concept stores from Paris to New York. Inspired by the marine world, its emblematic collection features delicate, colorful pieces: fish in two-tone tourmaline, seahorses in aquamarine and shells in pink tourmaline. Originally from Marseilles, Violette blends this aquatic imagination with timeless jewelry, such as graphic chains and creations adorned with diamonds. In love with Jaipur, she salutes local craftsmanship and traditional techniques, which she incorporates with finesse into her collections, combining marine poetry and exceptional know-how.
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