1,200 hours of work and diamonds that glow in the dark: Louis Vuitton unveils an extraordinary necklace
In June 2026, Louis Vuitton unveiled a new chapter in fine jewelry in a setting as sumptuous as it was unexpected. Among the pieces on display, one necklace stands out for its extraordinary design and its gemstones, which seem to take on a life of their own as soon as the light fades.
A Moroccan setting for a high-jewelry debut
The brand unveiled its new collection at the Kasbah d’If, a hotel located just a stone’s throw from Marrakech. The setting, both elegant and enchanting, was a perfect match for the theme chosen for this selection of exceptional pieces.
Among the various chapters in the collection, “Spell” stands out. According to the design studio, this theme unveils a secret world revealed by stones that glow when night falls.
Thus, the store does not merely display jewelry: it offers a visual experience that shifts between day and night, between the visible and the hidden.
The Spell Necklace, a piece designed for the evening
The Spell necklace is the centerpiece of this collection. It is adorned with moonstones totaling over 65 carats and four imperial topazes totaling 44.13 carats, which reinterpret the Monogram flower, the house’s emblem.
In addition, the necklace is set with diamonds, some of which are fluorescent. These unique diamonds create patterns that are visible only in the dark and under blue light, producing an effect that cannot be seen in daylight.
“This theme reflects the heroine’s intuitions through her inner light.”
1,200 hours of work for a rigorous selection process
It took 1,200 hours of work to create this piece. This figure is due to the very nature of the fluorescent diamond pavé, the selection process for which is particularly demanding.
In fact, more than 10,000 stones must be sorted to obtain 100 that glow. This step is essential to ensure a harmonious glow throughout the entire necklace.
Consequently, each diamond set in this piece was selected from a vast number of stones with a level of precision rarely seen in the world of jewelry.
- It took 1,200 hours of work to create the Spell necklace
- More than 10,000 stones were sorted to obtain the fluorescent diamonds
- More than 65 carats of moonstones adorn the piece
- A total of 44.13 carats of imperial topaz, divided among four stones
- Secret patterns, visible only in the dark and under blue light
Fluorescence: A Natural Phenomenon at the Heart of Creation
Fluorescence is an optical property found in certain diamonds. It results from a natural phenomenon that causes the stones to glow blue under UV light.
Thus, this light is not artificially added—it is inherent in the stone. It is precisely this rare quality that the brand has chosen to highlight in the Spell necklace.
The Monogram flower reimagined in fine jewelry
Beyond its technical mastery, this creation embodies a rich heritage. The Monogram flower, Louis Vuitton’s iconic motif, is reinterpreted here using moonstones and imperial topazes.
This reinterpretation anchors the piece in the brand’s core identity, while giving it a new dimension through the use of fluorescent diamonds. The design thus strikes a balance between tradition and innovation.
In fact, the Spell necklace exemplifies Louis Vuitton’s ability to reinvent its most recognizable design elements while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.
The collection presented in Marrakech in 2026 confirms, piece by piece, that Louis Vuitton approaches fine jewelry with a unique ambition: to create pieces that take on different lives depending on the light that illuminates them, and whose craftsmanship is the result of a process as lengthy as it is meticulous.
