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Meet The World’s Most Iconic Jewellery Designs
From Cartier’s Love bracelet to Bvlgari’s Serpenti timepieces, these are the jewellery designs you recognise across the room with one glance. Plus, the diamond details that make you look twice.
Serpenti from Bvlgari, Love from Cartier, Lock by Tiffany and Bee De Chaumet by Chaumet, what do they have in common? Extraordinary stories of craftsmanship and design – a curated collision of history and intent. For decades, these pieces have captured the hearts of those who cherish luxury, culture and originality. But the main character of them all? Cleverly cut natural diamonds set with unmatched precision to inject a serious dose of sparkle. Each stone carefully picked with a top-notch ranking in all the 4 C’S of diamonds. It should come as no surprise, then, that these pieces are considered such classics and reserve a special spot in your favourite celebrity jewellery boxes. And today, we’re going to unravel the inspirations, lore and histories behind each of these icons – a little trip down the natural diamond jewellery memory lane.
So, what makes an icon? Great design, for one. The kind that outlasts trends, moves between generations and still feels like you. And diamonds have a way of making a familiar favourite feel new again, adding a fresh dimension to the icons you already know and love.
From Parisian jewellery houses to Indian designers reimagining cultural symbols, these are the iconic designs worth a closer look — and the diamond details that might just make you see them differently.
Meet the Author
- Drishti Mistry Akre is an independent fashion writer and luxury content consultant with over eight years of experience in fashion and fine jewellery journalism.
- With an academic background in fashion management and literature, her work has been published on leading luxury platforms including Nykaa Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury.
Honey, These Are Iconic
The bee motif has been part of Chaumet’s archives for over 200 years, dating back to the time Napoleon I adopted it as a symbol of unity for his empire. Originally called ‘Bee My Love’, the motif was reinterpreted in 2011 as the Bee De Chaumet line, featuring honeycombs-inspired hexagonal forms in gold. Add diamonds, and those clean, geometric lines take on another dimension. The stones catch the light and bring a little extra depth to a motif built around symmetry.
Though the collection was originally designed for brides, the Bee De Chaumet collection has now found a place in everyday wardrobes owing to its fuss-free, wearable and stackable appeal. Stack its rings and bracelets for a layered look or wear it solo. The motif may have a long history, but its mix-and-match appeal feels very much of the moment.
Love Looks Good On You
When you think of everyday jewellery, Love from Cartier instantly comes to mind. Born in New York and conceived by renowned jewellery designer Aldo Cipullo, it has become one of the most recognisable, searched and coveted designs in the world of jewellery.
Made to be worn daily, this unisex bracelet has revolutionised the jewellery market as we know it. It’s designed to be secured by a screwdriver and requires another person to put it on you or take it off. And hence the name Love, because it’s emblematic of commitment, togetherness and permanent love.
But its appeal goes beyond symbolism. Its pared-back silhouette works just as well worn solo as it does with your favourite bangles or watch. The Love wedding band, too, has found a life beyond the aisle, with its own fan following for everyday wear. The diamond-set versions bring another dimension to the familiar design. Against the bracelet’s hardware-inspired details, diamonds create a contrast between clean lines and the way a precious stone catches the light. Just enough to make you do a double take.
Lock It Like You Mean It
Another great example of a piece created to celebrate love is the Lock by Tiffany line. First of its kind, this collection finds its roots in an extraordinary love story of a couple who had Tiffany & Co design a gold padlock brooch to commemorate their union in 1883. It’s meant to signify the safekeeping of all that you love. Drawing from that emotion and design, the line now features a slew of bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants engineered like a sleek padlock that even swivels, crafted in 18k gold and hand-set pavé diamonds that bring a whole new dimension to the form.
A Little Bite, A Long Way
A serpent is not exactly a shy motif. At Bvlgari, it has become a signature—bold, fluid and made to wrap around the body. The Serpenti story began in 1948 with a bracelet-watch that coiled around the wrist like a snake. Crafted using the Tubogas technique, its flexible gold coils brought the motif to life, while the serpent itself came to symbolise rebirth and vitality.
By the 1950s, Bvlgari was incorporating precious gems, including diamonds, into its serpentine designs, adding sparkle to the curves of the now-iconic serpent.
The bracelet-watch became so popular that the motif expanded into necklaces, bracelets and rings. Serpenti has continued to evolve, from sleek everyday pieces to elaborate high-jewellery designs. If you like jewellery with drama, this is a design that knows how to make an entrance.
Big Cat Energy
A signature motif can tell you a lot about the designer behind it. For Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the Royal Bengal Tiger, a symbol of pride and strength, is closely tied to his Calcutta roots and has become a recognisable symbol across his work. You’ll see it across the waistband of his signature bridal lehengas, on jewel-toned clutch bags and now across his fine jewellery line.
In jewellery, the Bengal Tiger takes shape across rings, earrings and necklaces crafted in 18k gold and set with extraordinary diamonds. The result brings together culture and a bold design signature, with diamonds adding detail and definition.
Cutthroat Cool
Any conversation about iconic jewellery would be incomplete without a mention of Indian jewellery designer Hanut Singh. All the cool girls want his dagger necklaces that have now been part of his eponymous brand’s design philosophy for over two decades. Singh has time and again channelled the dagger as a talismanic symbol of protection, strength and courage owing to his Sikh heritage. What’s worth noting is that no two dagger designs of his are the same, but the diamonds? Those are the constant giving these unconventional pieces their distinctive edge.
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