The World’s Most Iconic Jewellery Designs, Elevated With Natural Diamonds

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. 

Bee De Chaumet: Nature’s Geometry, Rendered in Natural Diamonds

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. Today, this motif represents the vibrance and spirit of nature for the brand, one that’s considered the posterchild of Parisian savoir-faire. 

First introduced in 2011, the brand’s Bee De Chaumet line (originally called ‘Bee My Love’) reinterprets the bee motif through honeycombs for the 21^st Century featuring the brand’s exclusive 88-facet hexagonal cut natural diamonds set in unprecedented 18k goldwork. These diamonds uniquely reflect light, akin to a flame burning, only adding to the diamond value. Bee De Chaumet is a line that was designed for brides in the early days but has now transformed into an everyday collection owing to its fuss-free, wearable and stackable appeal.

Cartier Love: Engineering Romance in Gold and Diamond

Speaking of everyday-appropriate jewellery, Love from Cartier instantly comes to mind. The Cartier Love bracelet, one of the most Googled pieces of jewellery, was born in New York, conceived by renowned jewellery designer Aldo Cipullo. Made purely for the purpose of wearing daily, this unisex bracelet revolutionised the jewellery market as we know it. Designed to be secured by a screwdriver, this bracelet would require 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. As you would’ve guessed by now, this piece was heavily inspired by the designer’s own experience with heartbreak and love for industrial design. 

Cipullo’s initial Love bracelet design was crafted entirely in 18k gold with the inimitable rivets, inspired by the shackles of a chastity belt. But as the bracelet grew in popularity, Cartier introduced different versions of it in 1979, including the diamond-studded ones you see today. In its latest rendition, this iconic idea finds a contemporary expression in Love Unlimited—a piece that carries forward the spirit of everyday love through a modern lens.

According to the brand, adding diamonds to this already iconic jewellery further cemented this piece as the ultimate symbol of everlasting love.

Tiffany Lock: Modern Romance, Set in Diamonds

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 was meant to signify the safekeeping of all that you love. Drawing from that emotion and design, the brand’s latest diamond jewellery line 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. 

Serpenti by Bvlgari: A Legacy That Continues To Evolve

Symbolism has always played a poignant role in jewellery history—case in point: The Serpenti line by Bvlgari. The brand’s earliest idea for its now-coveted Serpenti line involved a square-headed bracelet watch that would coil around the wrist like a snake, symbolising rebirth and vitality. This masterpiece, designed in 1948, was created using the ‘Tubogas’ technique with gold coils. It wasn’t until 1950 that Bvlgari began embedding precious gems like rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and natural diamonds into their signature serpentine silhouette, known as ‘secret watch’ by loyalists. This watch bracelet was so well-received that it grew into a full collection of necklaces, bracelets, and rings. In May 2025, Bvlgari sold an exquisite Diamond Bangle Serpenti, fully encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds and featuring two pear-shaped diamonds for the serpent’s eyes. 

Sabyasachi: The Royal Bengal Tiger Reimagined in Diamonds

Closer home, internationally acclaimed fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has transformed his Royal Bengal Tiger insignia into a breathtaking fine jewellery line. Paying homage to his Calcutta roots, the tiger symbolises strength and pride for him. This line spans rings, earrings and necklaces, crafted in 18k gold, generously peppered with EF, VS and VVS diamonds.

Hanut Singh: A Tale of Daggers and Diamonds

Lastly, any conversation about iconic jewellery would be incomplete without a worthy mention of Indian jewellery designer Hanut Singh. His cool-girl-approved dagger jewels have 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 one thing remains constant across his designs– the use of natural diamonds. 

Ultimately, natural diamonds continue to be the defining force that elevates design into legacy. Beyond their brilliance, they lend permanence, emotion and meaning—ensuring that the world’s most celebrated jewellery pieces endure not just as objects of beauty, but as timeless symbols of sentiment and heirloom value.