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The Natural Diamond Council Partners with the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie in Monaco
Get an inside look at the very first Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie, an unprecedented event dedicated to the world’s greatest jewelry houses.
By Mina El Hadraoui, Published: October 31, 2025
Solomon Moremong, Raluca Anghel, Honorable Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mina El Hadraoui and David Kellie © Say Who Jeremy Jakubo
Beneath the dazzling chandeliers of the legendary Salle des Étoiles, Monaco hosted the very first edition of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie (GPHJ) — an unprecedented event dedicated to excellence, creativity, and the savoir-faire of the world’s greatest jewelry houses.
Alongside the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Profirst, the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) stood as a natural partner for this exceptional evening, reaffirming its commitment to authentic, ethical, and culturally significant diamonds.
Meet the Author
- Mina al Hadraoui is the Director of Natural Diamond Council France, with over 18 years in luxury marketing.
- Passionate about fine craftsmanship and jewelry, collaboration and innovation are at the heart of her approach to luxury jewelry marketing.
Natural Diamonds at the Heart of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie Celebration
As the official partner of the GPHJ, the Natural Diamond Council found in this event a perfect echo of its mission: to promote the cultural, emotional, and enduring value of natural diamonds.
By placing natural gemstones at the center of the competition, the Grand Prix paid tribute to the nobility of genuine gems, born of millions of years and human craftsmanship.
“This Grand Prix embodies the very essence of fine jewelry: emotion, transmission, and beauty born from nature and elevated by the human hand,” said David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council. “We are proud to support an event that celebrates authenticity and responsibility — two values inseparable from the natural diamond.”
Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie: A Tribute to Creation
Designed as the jewelry world’s counterpart to major watchmaking or film awards, the Grand Prix brought together the most prestigious names in the field: Boucheron, Bulgari, Chopard, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Messika, Tiffany & Co., Buccellati, Anna Hu, Dolce & Gabbana, among others.
Each house presented a masterpiece, an exceptional creation where the beauty of the stones met innovation and technical virtuosity.
An international jury of collectors, journalists, and experts recognized the year’s most outstanding achievements across several categories: Design, Heritage, Savoir-Faire, Gemstone, Emerging Talent, and a Public Prize, voted both online and during the Monaco exhibition.
A Monegasque Setting for the Art of Jewelry
As a cradle of refinement and glamour, the Principality of Monaco reaffirmed its status as a capital of contemporary luxury.
Under the high patronage of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and ProFirst, the evening unfolded in a sumptuous setting, with a festive yet reverent atmosphere celebrating traditional craftsmanship.
Guests — jewelers, creators, collectors, journalists, and art world personalities — attended a ceremony filled with spectacular presentations and emotional moments.
“This marks a new chapter for high jewelry,” said Jean-Philippe Braud, founder of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie. “This award celebrates artisans, creators, and the timeless magic of natural gemstones.”
Between Heritage and the Future
By honoring natural materials, human hands, and creative vision, the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie reflects a deeper movement: that of conscious jewelry — one that carries history and meaning.
For the Natural Diamond Council, this partnership symbolizes a strong conviction: the natural diamond is not merely an ornament, but a living heritage, a universal cultural symbol that connects civilizations and generations.
A Night of Emotion
Beyond the trophies and lights, this evening was above all a human and artistic encounter.
From creators to master craftsmen, from collectors to institutions, all shared the same passion — that of jewelry as an art form standing at the crossroads of dream and reality.
A rare emotion, magnified by the sparkle of natural diamonds — witnesses to the beauty of our world and to the ingenuity of those who elevate it.
2025 Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie Winners
The President-Delegate of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and co-founder of the GPHJ unveiled the 2025 laureates. See the prize-winning pieces below:
Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie 2025: Chanel
Chanel won the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie 2025 for the Sweater necklace, Haute Joaillerie Sport (2024)
Special Jury Prize: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. won the Special Jury Prize for the sophistication and creativity of its latest high jewelry collections
Visionary of the Year Award: Caroline Scheufele of Chopard
Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, accepting her Visionary of the Year Award from Elle France Editor-in-Chief, Brune de Margerie.
Design Prize: Messika
Messika won the Design Prize for the Zebra Luhlaza necklace
Savoir-Faire Prize: Dior
Dior won the Savoir-Faire Prize for the Diorexquis Forêt Nacrée necklace
Gemstone Prize: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton won the Gemstone Prize for the Apogée necklace
Heritage Prize: Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. won the Heritage Prize for Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., Butterflies Choker (1956)
Emerging Talent Award: Sahag Arslanian
Sahag Arslanian won the Emerging Talent Award for the Lunar Eclipse necklace
Public Prize: Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana won the Public Prize for a necklace from its Sardinia collection
