The 3 Fine-Jewelry Designers Crafting Perfect Party Jewels

The busy festive season usually requires outfit planning – finding dresses, chic separates, shoes and bags to see you through multiple events is no small undertaking. When it comes to fine jewelry, however, the focus should be on choosing investment pieces blessed with chameleonic qualities, so that a cleverly curated capsule will complement any outfit – no matter the dress code. Certain designers excel at this ultra-versatile aesthetic, using the finest diamonds and gemstones to create timeless treasures that will feel elegant year after year. Whether you favor modern and minimalist design codes or err more towards maximalist sensibilities, allow us to introduce you to a talented trio of designers crafting party-perfect jewels that you will want to wear forever.

Marie Lichtenberg cut her teeth as a fashion editor at Elle France before she founded her fine-jewelry brand in 2019. Now, her own wonderful and whimsical jewels regularly grace the pages of the most iconic magazines. Lichtenberg was initially inspired by a locket-clasp necklace that she was given for her 14th birthday – it was an important keepsake from her mother’s Creole culture – and this treasured trinket has become the keystone of her creative collections. Storytelling and nostalgia are at the heart of everything Lichtenberg touches, and her inimitable locket necklaces are adorned with delicately enamelled details. Bearing meaningful mottos such as ‘Believe’, ‘Love is blind’, and ‘Toujours,’ Lichtenberg’s lantern-shaped lockets make the perfect gift, and can also be layered with the brand’s turning scapular pendants – a scintillating conversation-starter at any party.

Few maisons make sublime diamonds for after-dark events as deftly as Yeprem. Founded in 1964 by Yeprem Chakardemian in Beirut, Lebanon, the brand has an instantly recognizable aesthetic – sleek lines and artful silhouettes are sculpted to complement the curves of the female silhouette. While the majority of fine-jewelry designers limit themselves to the fingers, wrist, neck and ears for their canvas, Yeprem is admired for its exploration of the entire body and is perhaps best known for its sensational hand jewels. A favorite of Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande, Yeprem jewels look entirely at home upon the red carpet and will provide the perfect accent to this season’s sleek tailoring and glittering gowns. Dare to be different and choose diamonds that exude a little attitude.

Founded by mother-daughter duo Tanaz and Ladan Shayan in 2003, Los Angeles-based brand Shay has become synonymous with daring diamonds and effortless glamor. A firm favorite of Rihanna, the brand’s design DNA hinges on taking classic jewelry designs such as the tennis necklace, chain bracelet, studs and hoop earrings, and reinterpreting them through a fresh, contemporary lens. At Shay, more is most definitely more – its diamond necklaces and bracelets make maximum impact when stacked with abandon, but opting for delicate layers will allow you to soup up the scintillation depending on the dress code. Shay doesn’t shy away from bold color, either – its vibrant rubies, emeralds and sapphires will effortlessly complement festive party dresses with panache. Unsure which piece to pick? A white-gold and diamond chain necklace is always a smart choice – its sparkle will stand out against any little black dress.