All the High Jewellery Collections Making Their Mark in 2026
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Bold, beautiful, and better than ever—heritage houses are upping the ante to deliver high jewellery creations worth writing home about. With the high-octane Haute Couture Week safely in the rearview mirror, the definitive lineup of standout designs is beginning to take shape, pointing us toward those that look beyond the horizon. These collections are the epitome of excellence. Steadfast in their commitment to preserving age-old craftsmanship, they, however, stand out for their fresh takes on things, flipping the script without tearing it up.
LE CHŒUR DES PIERRES BY CARTIER
Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres is all about the gemstones. Paying homage to the colours, shapes, and histories that make these precious stones unique, the jeweller opens the first chapter of the collection with 125 masterpieces. The Tutti Kanya necklace is especially noteworthy as it encapsulates the collection, which translates to ‘chorus of stones’, to perfection. Crafted in platinum, it turns rubies, sapphires, and emeralds into a stunning floral arrangement. Anchoring the piece is the transformable emerald pendant.
A JOURNEY THROUGH NATURE BY CHAUMET
Many have referenced nature in their high jewellery collections, but no one has done it quite like Chaumet. A Journey through Nature goes beyond the aesthetics of the theme. Across three chapters—Botanic Freshness, Spicy Sweetness, and Aromatic Warmth—46 pieces transcribe the sensations of spices and herbs as well as they do the physicality of the plants. Case in point: the Tea Field necklace. It captures the ritual of pouring water over a tea sachet, brought to life through the flowing form of white gold and an emerald.
DIORISSIMA BY DIOR
Christian Dior remains the ultimate source of inspiration at Dior. This time around, the founding couturier’s fascination with the diversity of life informs the 141 creations under the Diorissima banner. The collection orchestrates the greens of the forest and the blues of the ocean with the saturated shades of space to perfection. More than meets the eye, Diorissima boasts impeccable craftsmanship. The ‘doublet’ technique at play, for instance, brings out subtly hued gradations through the layering of thin stones.
MONSIEUR FRED GOLDEN LIGHT BY FRED
Following the release of Monsieur Fred Inner Light and Monsieur Fred Ideal Light, Fred has completed the trilogy honouring its founder with Monsieur Fred Golden Light. Debuted for the brand’s 90th anniversary, the 15-piece collection draws from Fred Samuel’s Sunshine Jeweller moniker. The idea here is to capture the sun as it rises over the French Riviera, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Soleil d’Or Golden Light necklace. It marks the first time the Soleil d’Or, a yellow diamond weighing over 100 carats, is set.
LOUIS VUITTON MYTHICA BY LOUIS VUITTON
Women’s empowerment takes a dazzling turn at Louis Vuitton. Celebrating those who are in control of their own destiny, the Louis Vuitton Mythica high jewellery 2026 collection narrates this tale of self-creation over 11 themes and 110 designs, many of which feature the LV Monogram cut diamonds. The Totem series is especially emblematic of this vision. Born as a protective talisman the heroine wears with pride, the pieces combine the brand’s yellow and white gold metalwork and the chevron motif.
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