Editor’s Note
In an era of digital abstraction, high jewelry stands as a tangible testament to enduring value and artistry. As we revisit our 2025 features, this piece explores how soaring gold prices, masterful craftsmanship, and the profound physicality of precious objects continue to define and drive the luxury market, even amid broader economic uncertainty.
In the face of a virtualizing world, jewelry creations assert themselves as an anchor in reality. Gold prices are soaring, ancestral craftsmanship is captivating, and the weight of a ring on a finger has never seemed so precious. On the occasion of the year-end holidays, Bilan Luxe offers a look back at its key features published in 2025.
In a luxury sector facing difficulties, they continue to shine, more spectacular and daring than ever.
But the interest in this growing market, which is less branded compared to watchmaking, also lies in its intrinsic value. Jewelry remains one of the few segments of hard luxury that combines emotion and investment. The surge in gold prices and the scarcity of certain gemstones only reinforce the safe-haven aspect of jewelry creations.
A solid sector, driven by an affluent clientele for whom the jewel embodies more than just an accessory. It remains a way to anchor oneself in reality in increasingly immaterial lives. The rise of vintage jewelry, of which the trend of old-cut diamonds is just the latest example, testifies to the importance of finding a cultural anchor.
Where precious stones once reigned supreme, semi-precious stones and their infinite palette of colors are opening new perspectives in terms of design and creativity. While in watchmaking, the reissue of vintage models is starting to tire, the archives of great jewelers remain largely unexplored and conducive to unique pieces and limited series.
Tomorrow, desirability will come through excellence—that of materials and craftsmanship, quality of execution, and confident, enlightened design. It is up to the houses to reconcile handmade work and technology to produce on a scale without renouncing their DNA. In a world that virtualizes everything, the weight of a ring on a finger has rarely seemed so tangible.
