Luxury Jewelry Brands That Are the Best Investments
While the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have disrupted the global economy, the luxury jewelry industry is doing quite well . In addition to the obvious pleasure of owning fine jewelry, it also provides a hedge against inflation. That said, which brands offer jewelry that holds its value the best ? If you have that investment aspect in mind, here are the best luxury jewelry brands to consider.
Houses whose jewelry is appreciated
When heritage conservation is a selection criterion for purchasing luxury jewelry , it is important to choose the brand carefully. With this in mind, it is best to focus on brands that are both popular and based on tradition . What are these sure values of luxury jewelry? Those that allow you to protect your heritage or make capital gains? Here they are.
Cartier
French luxury house Cartier , established during the French Revolution by Louis-François Cartier in Paris, is known for its timeless, lavish jewelry. Its popular designs include the Tank watch , Juste un Clou and Love bracelets, inspired by medieval chastity belts. The brand has taken several bold steps throughout its life with the use of platinum in jewelry making. Cartier is credited with pioneering the transition from pocket watches to men's wristwatches in 1904.
Boucheron
Known as a gemstone expert, Frédéric Boucheron founded his eponymous house in 1858. He was the first jeweler to open a boutique on Place Vendôme , now the epicenter of fine jewelry in Paris, if not the world. Boucheron’s high-end jewelry and watches are inspired by nature and exotic cultural elements. Napoleon III’s Italian mistress, members of the Russian royal family, and French singer Edith Piaf are among the house’s most prestigious clients. Today, Boucheron continues to evolve his original creations to maintain their relevance after more than 4 generations.
Bulgari
Founded in 1884 by Greek goldsmith Sotirio Bulgari , the jeweler has always been driven to break with convention . The brilliantly sparkling gemstones, sensual shapes and clean lines of its jewels make the house one of the most creative in the sector. The snake is among Bulgari's most famous symbols. The Serpenti jewels and watches, of rare opulence, are particularly popular.
Chopard
In the world of fine jewelry and watchmaking, Chopard positions itself as a family house whose motto is creativity and audacity . Every year since its creation, the house has invented a new collection for the Cannes Film Festival, with which it is closely associated. Inspired by the palm trees that line the Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes, Chopard 's experienced artisans devote around 40 hours to the artisanal production of the festival's most prestigious prize, the Palme d'Or.
Graffiti
Graff, the global jewelry house with adventure and risk-taking woven into its DNA, was founded by Laurence Graff in 1960. Designed to move with the body, the brand’s pieces are made to be worn as naturally as possible. Each piece reflects Graff ’s trademark pursuit of perfection and minimalist use of metals . This approach highlights the diamonds , which appear to float. Graff’s fascination with the stone is expressed through his jewelry. Each creation from this family business is produced entirely and sold by the house.
Tiffany & Co
Tiffany jewelry dates back to 1837 when Charles Lewis Tiffany opened a small stationery and luxury goods store in New York. Since then, the brand has expanded its repertoire by drawing on legendary designers Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso. A brand focused on the North American continent, it is internationalizing and reinventing itself under the leadership of Alexandre Arnault, who was entrusted by LVMH to dust off Tiffany and Co. since its acquisition by Bernard Arnault.
Today, Tiffany is increasingly targeting young people. But it is also investing in Tiffany's & Co. fine jewelry. Indeed, demand in this segment is stronger than ever. Great luxury is therefore the object of all the desires of the big houses.
Piaget
Renowned for its bespoke diamond, lapis lazuli and rose gold pieces, Piaget has been active in artisanal fine jewellery since the 1960s. However, starting in 1874, the Swiss house was first recognised for its excellence in luxury watches . Always elegant, the main pieces in Piaget’s jewellery collections include the rose and heart motifs. But also elaborate rings with bands adorned with rotating brilliant-cut diamonds. If you’re lucky, you might be able to find one of these pre-owned Piaget rings on our site.
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