Louis Vuitton’s latest high jewelry collection, Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds Chapter II, presents an exceptional homage to 19th-century France, where craftsmanship and science converged to shape a new era of creation. Following the success of the first chapter, the second installment continues its journey through history, revealing the brand’s ingenuity in transforming precious materials into timeless art.
This collection features seven themes with 50 extraordinary pieces that reflect the progress of the era’s scientific and artistic endeavors. The jewelry is a fusion of technical mastery and creativity, seamlessly incorporating Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram flower and geometric motifs, with each piece serving as a testament to the skill and vision of the artisans.
Notably, Splendeur evokes the ornate craftsmanship of France’s imperial palaces, while Phenomenal celebrates the art of porcelain with intricate detailing and bold geometric patterns.
Meanwhile, the men’s capsule introduces a range of exceptional items, including a compass, pocket watch, and brooches, echoing the period’s fascination with innovation.
The Elegance collection presents a delicate interplay of diamonds, with pieces like the LV Monogram Star cut diamond headband, blending traditional luxury with modern design. It brings the early 1990s jewelry trends to the fore.
Gravité and Dynamisme further exemplify the collection’s technical brilliance, offering pieces that balance beauty with the precision of scientific exploration.
Gravité expertly combines various settings and diamond cuts to guide the eye and emphasize the designer’s vision. Rectangular, triangular, and round pave-set diamonds adorn the strands, showcasing graphic precision. The strands weave and overlap to form a V-shaped pendant, which cradles a stunning 6.48-carat detachable sapphire from Kashmir.
Louis Vuitton’s masterful interpretation, the LV Monogram Star-cut diamond takes center stage in the open chevron necklaces, bracelet, earrings, and rings, showcasing their beauty and strength in a rare display of craftsmanship that elevates luxury to the pinnacle of innovation.
The Victoire necklace, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands as the collection’s crowning jewel. Over 3,923 hours of craftsmanship contributed to make this piece. Intricately designed to reflect the vision of “Awakened Hands to Awakened Minds” it features remarkable diamonds, including 10.43 and 3.08 carat LV Monogram Star cut Diamonds.
The necklace captures the essence of passion and light. A row of 33 Yellow Diamonds enhances its modernity, while two impressive 5.05 and 5.07-carat Yellow Diamond earrings take center stage. A companion bracelet and ring explore movement and structure. Together, these masterpieces embody the spirit of innovation that blends heritage with unparalleled craftsmanship.
Vision, another ethereal necklace, takes its cue from the flourishing industriousness of the times. Links and rivets articulate each tier of this multis-stranded necklace, using platinum, yellow gold and diamonds to mirror the marvels that came to life throughout the industrial revolution.
The geometric Vision, which draws a parallel with discoveries in energy and modern metals that engineered the railway, took 2,504 hours to make. Set amidst interwoven diamonds, a rare 50.01 carat Octogonal step-cut yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka, culminates the necklace.
As always, Louis Vuitton stuns with its seemingly intuitive style of design, offering grand proportions with impeccable execution.
