Pobeda by Jatual: A Red Diamond That Speaks of Memory, Power, and Legacy
Written by Malana VanTyler
In the world of haute jewellery, true significance isn’t measured only in carats. It’s found in what a piece dares to say—and what it dares to remember. Parisian Maison Jatual has unveiled Pobeda, a daring necklace centered around one of the rarest gems on Earth: a 23.4-carat Fancy Vivid Red diamond. But this isn’t simply a show of brilliance. It’s a crafted act of remembrance, resilience, and meaning.
The Heart: Red Square, a Gem That Commands Silence
At the center of Pobeda lies a diamond officially named Red Square, a geometric marvel cut into a perfect square, vivid in hue and exceptional in clarity. Fancy Vivid Red diamonds are exceedingly rare - red is the rarest color in the diamond spectrum. To find one of this size and intensity is almost unheard of. Yet Pobeda is not content to rest on rarity. Around this flame-hued heart spins a masterful constellation of design and contrast.52.86 carats of trillion-cut diamonds and 80.95 carats of princess cuts, all certified D–F color and VVS clarity, add brilliant, icy geometry. Seventy natural rubies bring warmth and flicker across the 178 grams of 18k white gold. The structure is then intentionally disrupted: a 12.32-carat pentagon-cut diamond, flanked by two smaller penta-cuts, breaks the symmetry. The result? A composition full of tension, balance, and movement - equal parts precision and poetry
A Tribute Forged in Memory
Pobeda was not made for beauty alone. It was born to honor a milestone: 80 years since the end of World War II. Created in collaboration with Israeli partners, the necklace is a tribute to those lost - Jewish lives and countless others, and to the strength of the human spirit that survived and rebuilt.The name Pobeda, Russian for “Victory,” underscores this dual narrative: remembrance and resilience. It’s about the kind of victory that lives not in triumphalism but in the act of continuing forward. The red diamond represents the fire of life; the white diamonds, clarity of purpose; the rubies, a pulse of memory running through the piece.
Designer Aurélien Bir, Jatual’s Creative Director and a graduate of the Sorbonne with past experience at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, describes the design not as a memorial, but a message. “They’re not just accessories,” he says of the collection. “They stand alone, but together they speak of remembrance, heroism, and light.”
The Craft of Presentation
The necklace comes housed in a handcrafted case worthy of a museum. Made in Italy using techniques traditionally reserved for Stradivarius violins, the wood is finished with an ancient varnish method that creates a glass-like sheen—an art in itself. Lined in Alcantara and weighing over 10 kilograms, the case is both protective and symbolic: this is not just a jewel, but a piece of legacy.More Than a Necklace: A Trilogy
Pobeda is the centerpiece of a larger set. A matching ring and bracelet, both still under wraps, complete the trilogy. The ring features a 12-carat red diamond, echoing the fire and geometry of the necklace. Though full images have yet to be released, early design sketches reveal the same language of bold form, asymmetry, and message-driven design.Together, these pieces form a visual symphony of strength, each standing alone, yet stronger in harmony. Jatual calls it “a trilogy of radiance.” It’s not jewellery for the sake of decoration. It’s jewellery as a declaration.
Jatual Paris: Building a New Kind of Luxury
Founded at Place Vendôme, Jatual is carving out a unique voice in high jewellery—one rooted not in fashion but in legacy. The house’s use of Eco Diamonds—ethically sourced and sustainably refined—reflects its forward-thinking philosophy. Each gem is chosen for its rarity, not volume. Each design is intended to outlast trends and represent time, place, and value.Jatual proudly collaborates with esteemed gemologist Kushnir Roman, whose expertise is rooted in the historic city of Jerusalem.
Aurélien Bir says, “At Jatual, we don’t chase relevance. We build meaning.”And in Pobeda, that meaning is sharp, powerful, and unforgettable. It is a piece that doesn’t whisper luxury—it proclaims it. Not in excess, but in precision. Not in volume, but in vision.
