December 5, 2025 |
Louis Vuitton has unveiled Virtuosity, which is perhaps its most audacious high jewellery collection yet. A dynamic exploration of technical wizardry and limitless creativity wrapped up in 110 one-of-a-kind pieces, the collection is split into two distinct worlds: The World of Mastery and The World of Creativity. Together, they take us on a whirlwind journey from disciplined craftsmanship to unrestrained artistic liberation, all while honouring the maison’s time-honoured codes and legacy of innovation.
It begins in The World of Mastery, where LV’s impeccable artistry takes centre stage. Here, the Savoir necklace, which features a hypnotic 30.56-carat Australian black opal, sets the tone with its sharp shapes and meticulous emerald beadwork, which nod to the brand’s trunk-making heritage. From there, the collection deepens with themes of guardianship – Protection offers an ethereal choker featuring a 3.02-carat pearl drop, while Keeper incorporates the all-seeing eye and a captivating 32.85-carat Sri Lankan chrysoberyl.
As the collection evolves through Maestria and Monumental, LV’s expertise reaches dizzying new heights. The Maestria necklace – a geometric masterpiece set with three vibrant Colombian emeralds and 2,500 diamonds – is an awe-inspiring feat of precision, while the Monumental pieces, adorned with 320 stones, including emeralds, rubies and diamonds, display the delicate balance between structure and lightness. But the true pinnacle is reached in Apogée, where the 30.75-carat Brazilian emerald, which is framed by diamond-set handles inspired by the maison’s famed trunks, crowns the collection’s technical brilliance.
Then, in a burst of pure creative genius, the collection shifts into The World of Creativity. In Connection, a dynamic, rope-inspired necklace of 2,000 diamonds and 114 pearls symbolises the flow of creativity, while in Motion undulating sapphire and diamond jewels seem to break new ground. The exuberance of Florescence and Joy sees the vibrant colours of tourmalines and sapphires seemingly come to life and Aura reimagines the LV Monogram flower with a fresh, contemporary design – blush-toned tourmalines set in yellow and white gold.
The grand finale is Eternal Sun, a resplendent necklace where 46.13 carats of yellow diamonds radiate from an infinity-like spiral, capturing the ultimate essence of creative freedom. Suspended at the centre, a striking 14-carat yellow diamond completes the piece.
With Virtuosity, Louis Vuitton continues its tradition of breaking barriers in the world of high jewellery. From the discipline of its early pieces to the free-flowing creativity of the final chapters, each jewel serves as a bold step forward in the house’s ongoing exploration of art, craft and endless possibility.
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LOUIS VUITTON HIGH JEWELLERY: VIRTUOSITY
Photographer CEDRIC BUCHET
Creative Director SOPHIA NEOPHITOU
Text EMILY PHILLIPS
Model BETTE FRANKE at Viva Model Management
Hair HIROSHI MATSUSHITA
Make-up ANDREW GALLIMORE
Fashion assistant GEORGIA EDWARDS
Casting ARIANNA PRADARELLI
Production ZAC APOSTOLOU and SONYA MAZURYK
Clothing throughout LOUIS VUITTON
High Jewellery throughout LOUIS VUITTON Virtuosity High Jewellery collection
Maestria necklace in white and yellow gold with emeralds and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Connection necklace in yellow and white gold with ruby and akoya pearls, Connection bracelet in yellow and white gold with ruby, akoya pearls and diamonds and Connection rings in yellow and white gold with ruby and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Connection necklace in yellow and white gold with ruby and akoya pearls, Connection bracelet in yellow and white gold with ruby, akoya pearls and diamond and Connection rings in yellow and white gold with ruby and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Protection necklace in white and yellow gold with rubies and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Protection necklace in white and yellow gold with rubies and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Aura necklace in yellow and white gold with pink-orange tourmaline, pink tourmalines and diamonds and Aura bracelets in yellow gold with diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Motion ear cuff, necklace and ring in white gold with diamonds and blue sapphire by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
Motion ear cuff, necklace and ring in white gold with diamonds and blue sapphire by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
from left: Savoir necklace and bracelet in yellow and white gold with black opal, emeralds and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection; Monumental earring in yellow and white gold with diamonds, emeralds and onyx, necklace in pink and white gold with rubies, emeralds, opal, onyx and diamonds by LOUIS VUITTON High Jewellery Virtuosity collection
