The essential brands for a luxury Christmas

The end of year holidays are approaching, and Christmas is thesecond-hand ideal for giving or treating yourself to exceptional gifts. If luxury and elegance are the key words on your wishlist, here is our TOP 5 of the must-have brands to find under the tree for a magical Christmas: Cartier, Hermes, Chaumet, Pomellato And Dinh Van.

1. Cartier : French audacity

When we talk about jewelry, Cartier is undoubtedly a name to remember. Founded in 1847, the house is famous for its creations that combine audacity and traditional know-how that have seduced generations of kings and famous personalities.

For Christmas, Cartier offers timeless pieces that are sure to please! The creative audacity of the house is illustrated by jewelry collections that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, where a simple nail is adorned with gold and diamonds in Juste un Clou, or even the collection Love which represents screw nuts. The ring Trinity is also one of the house's bestsellers, symbolizing love with 3 intertwined rings, each of a different gold color.

On the watchmaking side, the house stands out with 3 iconic timepieces: the model Panthère, with its gold bracelet worthy of a real jewelry watch; Tank, with a timeless rectangular design, which seduces with its sober elegance and finally Santos, created for the aviator Santos-Dumont, which combines innovation and robustness.

2) Hermès: Timeless elegance

Founded in 1837, Hermès embodies the essence of French luxury, marking its expertise in sophisticated creations that have stood the test of time without losing their brilliance. Originally specializing in saddlery and leather goods, the house has extended its expertise to fine jewelry, watches and accessories, while preserving its artisanal spirit and discreet elegance.

To brighten up the holidays, Hermès offers pieces that will delight lovers of discreet luxury throughout the collection Anchor chain, with its intertwined links, and also the collection Belt And Dog collar, where jewelry borrows the codes of leather goods, the house's favorite field.

3. Chaumet : Imperial excellence

Founded in 1780, Chaumet is one of the oldest French jewelry houses. Known for having been the official jeweler of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress Joséphine, The house has managed to maintain an imperial and refined style in its creations over the years.

To brighten up the holidays, offer jewelry and watches from the collections Liens, symbolizing union with their elegant lines and link-shaped patterns, as well as those of Joséphine, inspired by the Empress Joséphine, They are distinguished by their graceful and feminine curves. Finally, the jewels of the collection Bee My Love, inspired by the symbolism of the bee, are highly appreciated for their delicate honeycomb pattern, embodying both strength and softness. 

4. Pomellato : The charm of color

Founded in Milan in 1967, Pomellato has quickly become an essential reference in the world of contemporary jewelry. The brand stands out for its unique aesthetic, combining artisanal know-how and creative audacity. Its jewelry is recognizable by its generous volume, sensual shapes and, above all, its preference for colored stones.

For Christmas, Pomellato offers luminous creations that will appeal to lovers of modern and colorful jewelry such as the iconic collections Nudo And Iconica, with bold and minimalist volumes, which perfectly illustrate the creative DNA of the house.

5. Dinh Van : Minimalism with freedom

Founded in 1965, the jewelry house Dinh Van revolutionized the world of jewelry by advocating a refined and minimalist style, far from the traditional codes of jewelry. Its modern approach places the essential at the heart of its creations, where simplicity and sophistication meet to create pieces that are both discreet and bold.

As Christmas gifts, Dinh Van offers jewelry that will appeal to those who prefer discreet luxury through iconic collections such as Menottes, where two rings intertwine to symbolize union, or Seventies, which pays homage to the vibrant and offbeat aesthetic of the seventies.