Leviev’s 115-carat diamond necklace commands the gala stage

The necklace arrives as a succession of precisely calibrated diamonds, each stone set within its own geometric frame of white gold, advancing and receding in a carefully orchestrated rhythm that catches light with remarkable intensity. The composition alternates between square brilliant cuts and rectangular step cuts, a measured conversation between two forms that plays across the collarbone with the grace of a classical composition.

What distinguishes this particular design is its restraint within abundance. At 115 carats, the piece commands attention through the sheer quality and scale of its stones rather than through elaborate ornamentation or mixed metals. Each diamond remains singularly visible, suspended in its own setting, allowing the eye to travel from one to the next in uninterrupted appreciation of their individual character and collective brilliance. The burgundy silk backdrop against which the necklace is displayed accentuates the cool luminosity of the stones, emphasizing their capacity to transform available light into something approaching luminescence.

Leviev has long been known for creating diamond pieces that prioritize the inherent beauty of the stones themselves, eschewing trend in favour of architectural clarity. This necklace, conceived as a one of a kind creation, exemplifies that philosophy. The simplicity of its design amplifies rather than diminishes its impact; it is a piece that asks the wearer to trust entirely in the power of diamonds, unadorned and uncompromised. At the LACMA Art+Film Gala, where cultural significance and visual sophistication converge, such singular confidence in one’s craft reads as the ultimate refinement.

Imagery courtesy of Leviev (@levievdiamonds).