The 2026 edition, held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, will once again gather more than sixty international brands and designers, alongside The Unique Awards celebrating creativity and excellence across the industry. In this selection, we look at ten high jewelry brands that reflect the contemporary spirit of Luxury Monte-Carlo, where tradition, innovation, and individuality meet.
AKANO
AKANO is a distinguished high-end luxury jewelry brand that embodies the true essence of African heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. Founded in 2020, AKANO specializes in creating bespoke, timeless pieces that celebrate the fusion of African tradition and contemporary design. With a keen focus on high-carat gemstones, intricate craftsmanship, and innovative designs, the brand has become the best-kept global secret amongst celebrities for its exclusive, elegant, and striking creations.
Known for its commitment to authenticity and ethical sourcing, AKANO only works with natural diamonds and materials that align with its values of sustainability and integrity.
By popular demand, AKANO opened its first showroom in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, where handpicked clientele who value high-end luxury, exclusivity, and distinct artistry are invited to an immersive, world-class experience.
To craft timeless, high-end, exclusive jewelry that celebrates the true African heritage and innovation while delivering unmatched value to our clients.
To become a globally renowned, exclusive, high end jewelry powerhouse, recognized for unparalleled craftsmanship, African-inspired designs, and charities rooted in empowering various African communities through job creation and jewelry education with a focus on the never-ending possibilities of diamonds, a naturally occurring element in Africa.
For more information, please visit https://akano.co/ and follow @akano_diamonds.
CorDiam
CorDiam (COR Diam FZCo) is a luxury, bespoke fine jewelry brand specializing in ultra-rare, natural fancy-colored diamonds. Operating out of Dubai (UAE), they curate and handcraft high-end pieces, focusing on ethical sourcing, transparency, and top-tier craftsmanship for exclusive collectors.
They focus almost exclusively on natural, untreated “fancy-colored” diamonds (such as vibrant yellows, pinks, and blues), which rank among the rarest and most expensive gems in the world.
Brand mission centers on identity and uniqueness rather than mass-market production. They focus on bespoke designs tailored for high-net-worth clients and seasoned jewelry collectors.
Owned and founded by Gopal Donda, the company emphasizes ethical sourcing and a direct supply chain to guarantee authenticity and the highest quality standards for each stone.
JJewels Milano
JJewels Milano is a young, rich sophisticated brand whose refined design draws inspiration from the most classic and traditional lines, redesigned for a modern and timeless style. JJewels is a “Made in Italy” product created by expert designers and manufactured by skilled artisans working in a time-honoured goldsmith tradition. History and fashion in a one and only design, that will satisfy even the most demanding woman. Sophisticated and refined as only the best can be, with a timeless style that will never be surpassed. Because when something or someone is truly beautiful, it never goes out of style.
For more information, please visit https://www.jjewels.it/ and follow @jjewels_milano.
Krisonia
Krisonia is a luxury jewellery brand that embodies craftsmanship, artistic excellence, and a passion for fine jewellery. Founded in Milan in 2019 by Vace Istanboulli, the brand pays homage to his family’s heritage, particularly their founding of Art.Or., a renowned jewellery manufacturing and wholesaling company in the 1980s. The name “Krisonia” blends his parents’ names, Krikor and Sonia, symbolizing deep family values.
Krisonia embraces a multicultural ethos, infusing diverse influences into each piece. This fusion results in jewellery that resonates with women worldwide, balancing tradition and modernity. From sleek, minimalist designs perfect for daily wear to opulent Alta Gioielleria creations, Krisonia’s collections showcase unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship, making each piece a timeless expression of artistry and refined sophistication.
For more information, please follow @krisonia_milano.
Nuovi Gioielli
Nuovi Gioielli was founded in 1985, when they chose to put their knowledge and passion into a dream. After 35 years, ther dream continues to be a reality in a perfect combination of tradition and innovation, research and development. Their method is based on the continuous search for new ideas, on updating their proprietary technologies and on their possible new applications. Innovation is a value of primary importance, the starting point for developing every new solution and the goal to be achieved in every new challenge.
For more information, please visit https://www.nuovigioielli.com/ and follow @nuovigioielli.
Salvadori
Salvadori historical jewellery shop was established in 1857 in Venice in the prestigious Saint Mark’s haberdashery, and, in 2015, moved to 67 Saint Mark’s Square in Piazza San Marco under the new procuratie. It is here, that anyone who is in love, coming from anywhere in the world … stops to dream, and to celebrate real love with a diamond.
Salvadori, a member of the most important international Diamond Bourses (Tel Aviv, Antwerp), is constantly buying high quality diamonds of one or two hundreths to more than ten carats. Every stone olds international certificates such as the HRD (Raad voor dell’Hooge Diamond in Antwerp) and the GIA (the Gemological Institute of America in New York). For the purchase of high-quality and high carat sapphires and rubies they travel to Thailand and for emeralds to Colombia, where the most important mines in the world are found; Muzo, Chivor and Cosquez.
Each jewel is then designed, created, produced, like a true work of art in miniature.
And it is from this art that each jewel comes to life… Like the Ducal collection, which draws inspiration from the tunnels of the quatrefoil arches of the Doge’s Palace, the Ca’ d’Oro collection, which reinterpret how the full and empty spaces of the loggia on the second floor of this Gothic palace are played with, or the Dolfin collection, which is an artistic interpretation iron bow of one of the most typical Venetian boats; the Gondola.
For the opening of the new store, ‘Salvadori Diamond Atelier’, l’Abbraccio Salvadori was made by designer Marzia Pendini, creator of all Salvadori jewellery. A bracelet in platinum and diamonds or pink gold and diamonds, with an interchangeable black or peach-coloured leather strap. L’Abbraccio Salvadori intertwines the past, the present and the future, with an ancient skill, a timeless elegance and an innovative combination.
For more information, please visit https://www.salvadoridiamondatelier.com/ and follow @salvadori_venezia.
Sethi Gioielli
SETHI Gioielli is a luxury fine jewelry house that blends the vibrant heritage of Jaipur’s gemstone trade with the timeless elegance of Italian design. Based in Florence, Italy, the brand is renowned for bespoke craftsmanship and colored gemstones.
Step into a world where beauty is more than what meets the eye. Where jewellery isn’t just an ornament, but a reflection of you. Jewellery is not just something you wear. It’s a part of who you are—a reflection of your journey, your dreams, your individuality. And you deserve something as unique as you. At Sethi, we bring together the soul of two extraordinary worlds—India and Italy. The rich heritage of Jaipur, the gemstone capital of the world, meets the timeless artistry of Italian design. The result? Jewels that are more than ornaments. They are stories, emotions and heirlooms in the making. Every piece we create has its personality, shaped by nature, art and history. Crafted by master artisans, each jewel carries the precision, passion and excellence of a 50-year legacy. What began in Jaipur with cutting and polishing gemstones, grew into fine jewellery manufacturing in 2005, and is now expanding to our mono-brand boutiques in the most iconic locations of Italy. Today, we oversee the entire journey of our jewellery manufacturing, ensuring transparency, quality, and craftsmanship at every step.
For more information, please visit https://sethigioielli.com/ and follow @sethigioielli.
Tessitore 1888
Tessitore 1888 is an Italian brand that embodies over a century of craftsmanship and passion for fine jewelry. Founded in 1888, the Maison combines traditional artistry with contemporary design, creating timeless pieces that celebrate elegance, creativity, and Italian excellence. Each Tessitore creation tells a story of heritage, emotion, and refined beauty.
They specialize in 18kt gold and diamond Tubogas jewelry. This age-old technique creates supple, flexible, gas-pipe-like chains and bangles without any soldering, requiring exceptional precision.
Tessitore 1888 pieces—often featuring dynamic twists, spirals, and precious gemstones—are designed to have a continuous, flexible structure that adapts perfectly to the body’s movement.
For more information, please follow @tessitore1888.
CALIX
In 1985, in the heart of Rome, Massimo Palmiero began creating jewellery with the signature brand CALIX. His jewels are very particular in their design through the selection of precious stones and materials, which characterises their uniqueness and value.
Known for combining bold, contemporary designs with rare gemstones. The brand frequently mixes precious metals like gold and platinum with modern, alternative materials such as black titanium, carbon, and ebony.
Instead of traditional storefronts, the brand operates primarily on a private, by-appointment basis and showcases its bespoke high jewelry collections at exclusive international exhibitions.
For more information, please visit https://www.calixmassimopalmiero.com/ and follow @calixjewels.
Roman Regourd
Already highlighted by journalist Olivier Dupon in his feature on 2026 news, Maison Romain Regourd—founded in 2025—has quickly established itself as an emerging signature to watch. Though the brand is young, its savoir-faire is rooted in 14 years of experience in high jewelry. Trained as an engineer and designer, Romain Regourd worked at Cartier, Chanel, and Hermès, then within one of the leading workshops serving the great maisons of Place Vendôme, where he supervised the CAD design team. He is also a certified gemologist from the Institut National de Gemmologie.
His connection to jewelry goes back to childhood, when he brought back pieces from family travels: ‘Wearing them made me feel transported. A jewel is a passport to memories and emotions’. Today, he creates to transmit that same magic—so that each piece becomes an intimate journey, a powerful symbol.
For Romain Regourd, “Beauty has the ability to touch us deeply.” His inspirations—masterpieces of ancient civilizations and the beauty of nature—carry us away.
The Maison offers two collections and an exclusive special-order service.
Splendeur d’Orient, designed to celebrate women, draws inspiration from the Taj Mahal and its multicultural heritage, where Persian, Mughal, and Indian influences meet to create a uniquely rich aesthetic. The finely crafted motifs adorn the body like a tattoo of precious stones.
Empreinte, a contemporary reinterpretation of antique signet rings, revolutionizes men’s jewelry by offering an aesthetic that is timeless, stone-set, strong yet refined—far from the usual options of bland minimalism or overly raw, heavy styles.
Personalization lies at the heart of the Maison: clients may choose from a selection of exceptional, carefully sourced gemstones. For Empreinte, it is even possible to have a personal symbol carved directly into the stone, echoing ancient jewelry traditions.
To elevate the personalization experience even further, Romain Regourd offers a special-order service that goes beyond traditional bespoke work: each creation becomes a true artistic quest, from sourcing the ideal stone to designing a deeply personal piece. It is even possible to give new life to a family gemstone by recutting it to restore its full brilliance.
In this way, Romain Regourd democratizes the high-jewelry experience, offering access to exceptional craftsmanship, extraordinary stones, and genuine personalization.
For more information, please and follow @romain.regourd.
