Few objects are capable of evoking a memory or an emotion like a piece of jewelry. Whether embraced by the immortal design of an architectural sphere or the brilliance of a pavé diamond on our wrist, since ancient times they have topped the list of gifts, including this festival of gifts that is now Christmas.
In this year 2025, we have decided to dream in style and make pending wishes come true with fine watchmaking – like the Reservoir by Cartier and the Planet Ocean by Omega – and finally embrace the timeless motifs of B.zero1 by Bvlgari or the famous clover by Van Cleef Arpels, among others. Also not missing from this list is a barrage of gemstones in the form of tourmaline, topaz, sapphires and pink morganite (Tous Atelier, Suárez, Sansoeurs), nor that unique look offered by small, independent and sustainable companies. Just cross your fingers that it happens.
1. American Tank Watch, by Cartier
Designed by Louis Cartier in 1917, the reservoir It is a cult object for any luxury lover. A wristwatch that combines pure geometry and precision of proportions as characteristics of each new variation. This is the case of the Amérique mini (in the image) with a quartz movement, a 750/1000 pink gold case and a polygonal crown adorned with a faceted sapphire.
2. Tubogas bracelet, from Bvlgari
The Bvlgari Tubogas bracelet in 18k yellow gold adorned with geometric studs set with diamonds is absolutely contemporary. A truly special gift that interweaves the past and the future through the craftsmanship and great know-how of the house.
3. Gold earrings with precious stones, from Tous Atelier
The high jewelry line Tous focuses on 18-carat gold and natural stones such as tourmaline, topaz, citrine or peridot in these earrings in its Christmas selection.
4. Butterfly ring, from Pandora
Sterling silver butterfly ring with 99 cubic zirconia stones, which combine beauty and strength. Its design with the central butterfly makes it special and original. A guaranteed success.
5. Double ring, by Aristocrazy
An example of how an avant-garde piece of jewelry can become immortal. This surprising double ring designed in rhodium-plated 925 silver and 18-carat yellow gold is set with a pavé of brilliant-cut white topaz.
6. Alhambra Magic Necklace®by Van Cleef Arpels
The French brand’s Magic Alhambra® collection began in 2006 with asymmetry and the clover leaf as keys to its imagery. Since then, it has transformed into a multitude of pieces such as this long yellow gold choker with a hallmark clasp, which can be worn as a long necklace or as a two-row necklace.
7. Ring, by Suárez
In 2022, the jewelry house is launching the Frida amulet collection in homage to Mexican rituals during the Day of the Dead and to the painter Khalo. Her success was such that she continued to expand the family with pieces like this 18-karat rose gold ring with brilliant-cut and marquise pink, green and blue sapphires.
8. Quatre Classiques tube earrings, by Boucheron
With global ambassadors like Alexa Chung, the historic jewelry store founded on Place Vendôme in 1893 continues its style among current generations thanks to motifs like Quatre, close to the robust lines of Art Deco. Here it is combined in three shades of gold and brown PVD.
9. Cœur Percé choker, by Marie Lichtenberg
After 12 years as editor-in-chief of the French magazine She, Marie Lichtenberg founded her eponymous jewelry brand in 2019, fascinated by precious stones and the spirituality of different cultures. In his pieces, he also addresses the history of his own family, originally from the island of Martinique, as in this yellow and white gold amulet adorned with a round-cut diamond.
10. Hearth Ring, by Kamyen
This fine jewelry brand established in Dubai in 2010 is the last family link of three generations of diamond experts, who merge their Indian and Belgian heritage with local workshops. This piece is handcrafted from 18-karat white gold, enamel and heart-shaped emeralds, accented with round-cut diamonds.
11. Mini Apollo Sun Earrings, from Cleopatra’s Bling
Jewelry designed by Australian Olivia Cummings is inspired by the mystique and opulence that surrounded Cleopatra’s reign. In the Egyptian jewelry box, it’s easy to imagine pieces like these sun-shaped earrings, handcrafted in 18k gold-plated silver.
12. Chain with cross pendant, by Thomas Sabo
The legendary German jeweler has made crosses and Gothic aesthetics two essential pieces for understanding his world. The choker and pendant are decorated with black and white zirconia stones of different sizes, as well as the edge decorated with white pave.
13. Ear of Wheat Ring, by Chaumet
Part of the French jeweler’s L’Épi de Blé collection, this hypnotic 2-carat piece completes its magnetism with yellow gold and pavé diamonds. On a formal level, ears of wheat pay homage to Empresses Josephine and Maria Luisa by representing the wealth and abundance of their kingdom.
14. Women’s earring, by Sansoeurs
This mobile piece, handmade by the Spanish jewelry house created in 2018, features a white gold plate set with diamonds and a delicate pink morganite that simulates a drop.
15. Seamaster Watch Planet Ocean, by Omega
To mark its 20th anniversary, this icon of Swiss watchmaking is enriched with new developments in the architecture of the case and bracelet. A 42mm unisex model in polished and brushed stainless steel featuring an orange ceramic bezel with a white hybrid ceramic diving scale, as well as a titanium inner ring.
16.Apples waiting, from Simuero
There’s nothing like offering the forbidden fruit in the form of jewelry with these 18-carat gold-plated brass earrings. Each piece from the Valencian brand is made by hand, so it may have beautiful imperfections along the way.
17. Winona ring, from Antiqüa Store
Pure romance in a piece that sets diamonds of varying sizes with 18k yellow and white gold. The founders of this brand based in the Salesas district which revolutionized the concept of sustainable high jewelry, highlight the particular wear of their pieces to transport us to the Victorian era.
18. Chain with pendant, by Yvonne León
Also coming from a long line of Parisian jewelers – with a diamond merchant father and raised in an antiques store – jewelry design was a logical destination for this trained stylist. In her luggage we find pieces of great visual fragility like this 18 kt yellow gold chain with a large white pearl surrounded by yellow sapphires, London Blue topaz and tsavorites.
19. Peak Palace Rivière Bracelet, by Gold And Roses
In line with the sustainability ideology that governs the entire creative process of the brand, designed in 2014 by Spanish gemologists Sonia Ruiz and Hannah Rodríguez, it uses recycled gold from existing stocks. In this magnificent piece, 18 carat rose gold and diamonds (1.50 cts) are chosen.
20. HardWear Earrings, by Tiffany
Inspired by a 1962 bracelet from the jewelry house’s archives, the HardWear line embodies durability and an uninhibited spirit through prominent links, like these sterling silver earrings.
21. Black & White Ring, from Rabat
The Black & White line is already famous for its exquisite combination of negative diamonds. This black rhodium-plated gold piece dazzles with a central cushion-cut white diamond, and an intertwined arm of brilliant-cut black diamonds.
22. Crescendo earring, by Hermès
One of the house’s new developments in fine jewelry is the reinterpretation of Crescendo, the line which evokes the nautical world of Hermès and launched in 1927. Nearly a century later, it remains a luxury and collectible brand with pieces like this earring. ear cuff in white gold and diamonds.
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