Presented by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) group, the event acknowledges luxury maisons from across the globe. Eight various awards were presented, all chosen by an independent jury of experts. Each brand showcased unique creations for evaluation based on their creativity and craftsmanship. Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ Aesthetics Brings Tiffany on Board to Provide Audience a Touch of Gothic Glam.

The Louis Vuitton Apogée Necklace was awarded the Gemstone Prize at the 1st Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie in Monaco, held on October 25, 2025. This accolade celebrated the piece for its exceptional craftsmanship and the rare, high-quality gemstones featured within. The necklace boasts a breathtaking 10.56-carat D Flawless diamond crafted in the exclusive LV Monogram Star cut and a stunning 30.75-carat Brazilian emerald, radiating rich bluish-green hues—a true reflection of the maison's savoir-faire.

Among the awards presented, the Grand Prix Best Piece of the Year went to Chanel for its Sweater Necklace, while the Jury Special Prize was awarded to Tiffany & Co., which also secured the Heritage Prize. The Design award went to Messika, Savoir-Faire was given to Dior, the Public Prize—decided by over 20,000 votes—went to Dolce & Gabbana, and the Visionary of the Year accolade honored Caroline Scheufele, Co-president and Artistic Director of Chopard. The Era Characterised by the Circulation of Royal Regalia: The Jewels of the French Monarchy Have Entered Various Channels of Distribution.

Of course, selecting the most exquisite jewelry piece can be a subjective endeavor. Factors like overall aesthetic, craftsmanship, design, and the stones themselves come into play. Reaching a consensus must have posed quite a challenge, yet there were clear standouts among the eight winners. The Apogée necklace, crafted from platinum and white gold and part of Louis Vuitton’s Virtuosity High Jewelry collection, is truly one of a kind. Highlights include the captivating 30.75-carat pear-shaped Brazilian emerald pendant, which takes center stage, along with the intricate multi-row diamond collar set with 10.56 carats of D Flawless diamonds sculpted into the iconic LV Monogram star shape. This versatile piece can be worn either as a single-row diamond collar with a pendant drop, without the pendant, or as a multi-row necklace, showcasing its exceptional design flexibility.

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