With this exceptional victory, CHANEL once again affirms its place at the pinnacle of High Jewelry, where innovation, style, and savoir-faire unite to create works of eternal beauty.

Monaco sparkled under the lights of the first Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie, an event destined to redefine the world of High Jewelry. Celebrating creativity, excellence, and savoir-faire, this inaugural edition brought together the most prestigious jewelry houses from across the globe for an evening devoted to artistry and innovation.

At the heart of this celebration, CHANEL emerged as the undisputed star, winning the coveted Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie – Best Piece of the Year with its remarkable creation, the Sweater Prestige necklace.

A masterpiece of contrasts and craftsmanship, the Sweater Prestige embodies CHANEL’s timeless dialogue between elegance and modernity. Crafted in white gold, platinum, diamonds, emeralds, and onyx, it is adorned with eleven emerald-cut emeralds totaling 37.18 carats. The design, part of the Haute Joaillerie Sport collection, reinterprets the house’s historic affinity with sport — a theme rooted in Gabrielle Chanel’s revolutionary vision of effortless chic since the 1920s.

Inspired by sweatshirts and drawstrings, the Sweater Prestige transforms the codes of casual wear into a symphony of precious materials and refined craftsmanship. It captures the essence of CHANEL’s creative spirit: bold yet sophisticated, contemporary yet timeless.

The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie, judged by an independent panel of international experts, also honored other Maisons across categories such as Design, Heritage, Savoir-Faire, and Gemstones. Yet, it was CHANEL’s daring fusion of athletic inspiration and haute artistry that captivated the jury — and set a new benchmark for modern High Jewelry.