The 19th century as seen by Louis Vuitton, an aesthetic revolution
The last chapter of the Haute Joaillerie collection AWaking Hands, Awakened Minds Louis Vuitton’s collection is rooted in a reflection on the 19th century, a period of scientific and artistic transformations. True to this pioneering spirit, the House imagines a dialogue between fine jewelry excellence and the legacy of a century where invention and exploration have reshaped the contours of the modern world.
Victoire necklace
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Composed of 50 pieces and seven themes, this second collection celebrates the technical advancements that marked this era. The collection stands out for its structured pieces where the jewelry reaches a remarkable level of expression. Among them, the necklace Phenomenal It reinvents the tradition of French porcelain through a woven structure of openwork gold, evoking the refinement of ancient ceramics. A LV Monogram Star-cut diamond and a rare Colombian emerald of more than 7 carats enhance this interplay of precious textures.
This collection also marks the debut of a men’s capsule collection, a testament to an elegance inspired by the 19th century. A hand-carved compass, punctuated with diamonds and suspended from a chain adorned with tsavorite, dialogues with a pocket watch of refined horological precision.
Finally, the theme Victory It pays tribute to the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of the engineering and architectural audacity of the time. Its flagship necklace, the result of 3,923 hours of work, illustrates this ambition with a gold and diamond-encrusted structure, highlighted by two exceptional stones: the LV Monogram Star of 10.43 and 3.08 carats.
Driven by the vision of Francesca Amfitheatrof, Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Jewelry, Awaken Hands, Awaken Minds He inscribes the creation of jewelry in a continuity where innovation dialogues with heritage, revealing a singular vision of the gesture and the material.
