The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie unveils its first edition

A few weeks after the announcement in Monaco of the creation of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie (GPHJ), which will take place on October 25 at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, the co-founders of this exceptional event gathered at the Hôtel d’Evreux, in the heart of the emblematic Place Vendôme, to unveil the participants and program of the inaugural edition of this unprecedented celebration of high-jewellery artistry.

Stéphane Valeri, Managing Director of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group and co-founder of the event, and Jean-Philippe Braud, co-founder and Director of the GPHJ, revisited the ambition and philosophy behind the creation of the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie: a tribute to high jewellery excellence, designed to honor the most remarkable savoir-faire and to offer high jewellery a stage worthy of both its cultural heritage and its essential role in the realm of contemporary creation.

This presentation served as a reminder that this unique event will, for one extraordinary evening, bring together in the splendid and legendary Salle des Étoiles at the Sporting Monte-Carlo those who animate and elevate high jewellery worldwide: executives of the leading Maisons and their muses, great dynasties of jewellers preserving rare traditions, master artisans safeguarding exceptional craftsmanship, representatives of gemstone-producing countries from Africa to Asia, as well as emerging talents, patrons, and luxury decision-makers.

They will be joined by passionate admirers and major collectors, to whom the GPHJ is open upon registration.

Leading Groups and High Jewellery Maisons Confirm Their Participation

To date, eleven of the greatest names in High Jewellery have already confirmed their participation in this first edition: Anna Hu, Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Messika, and Tiffany & Co. 

This exceptional line-up reflects the international scope and unifying spirit of the GPHJ, conceived as a universal celebration of jewellery excellence at the crossroads of heritage and innovation.

An Open Exhibition and a Public Prize

In the three days leading up to the gala evening, each participating Maison will showcase one or two pieces from their high jewellery collection in the windows of its Monaco address, inviting residents and visitors alike to a citywide journey of discovery filled with surprises and wonder. At the same time, the Café de la Rotonde at the Casino will host an unprecedented public exhibition featuring exceptional pieces entrusted by the Maisons.

The full list of addresses and images of the creations displayed in boutiques and at the Casino will be available on the dedicated GPHJ website : gphj-monaco.com

Through this website and a citywide QR code system, the public will be able to vote for their favorite piece. On the evening of October 25, the creation with the highest number of votes will be awarded the Prix du Public (Public Prize).

A Prestigious Jury

Alongside the GPHJ co-founders, Fabienne Reybaud, renowned expert in the world of contemporary high jewellery, unveiled the members of the jury she chairs. Together, they will present eight Prizes (the Grand Prix, the Jury’s Special Prize, the Design Prize, the Heritage Prize, the Savoir-Faire Prize, the Gemstones Prize, the Emerging Talent Prize, and the Public Prize) honouring creations that best embody the vitality and global resonance of high jewellery:

• Tristan Auer, architect and designer
• Brune de Margerie, collector and art historian. Fashion Editor-in-Chief, ELLE
• François Curiel, Chairman, Christie’s Europe & Asia
• Chayapa Chutrakul, Founder of the Pink Lab and Executive Director of Directions Group Thailand
• Constance Assor, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Le Point
• Evelyne Possémé, Honorary Curator, Musée des Arts Décoratifs
• Emmanuel Piat, gemstone expert, CEO Maison PIAT
• Philippe Scordia, gemologist and collector
• Stéphane Valeri, Managing Director of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and co-founder of the GPHJ

An Unforgettable Evening

On the evening of October 25, the Sporting Monte-Carlo – the crown jewel of SBM’s event venues – will host a night dedicated to emotion and creation. In the legendary Salle des Étoiles, a runway of extraordinary creations will offer guests a timeless experience, in the presence of leading personalities, brand ambassadors, and muses, in an atmosphere blending emotion, artistry, and prestige.

The gala dinner will be followed by the awards ceremony, the highlight of the evening, before festivities continue in the true spirit of the Principality… at the iconic Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo.