Is a Repossi Berbère ear cuff worth it?+
The Berbère is Repossi's signature piece, the design that made the ear cuff the house's defining aesthetic when Gaia Repossi introduced it. It is built around the repetition of a fine gold line meant to sit on the body like a second skin, so you are buying a genuinely original silhouette rather than a conventional earring. If you want one object that captures the brand's architectural, minimalist identity, the Berbère is the natural first Repossi to own.
Why is Repossi so expensive?+
Repossi is a fine jewellery house working in precious materials — 18-karat gold and diamonds — and its pieces are conceived as small pieces of architecture by creative director Gaia Repossi, who draws on artists like Donald Judd, Richard Serra and Tadao Ando. It also releases only a limited-edition collection twice a year during Paris Fashion Week, fifteen pieces available exclusively in-store. That scarcity, the design pedigree and the materials are what sit behind the price.
Who designs Repossi now, and who owns the house?+
The house is creatively led by Gaia Repossi, the third generation of the family, who took over artistic and creative direction at just 21 after studying fine arts. Ownership, however, sits with LVMH, which took a minority stake of around 40% in 2015 and became the majority shareholder in 2018; Repossi was integrated into LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division from 2022.
Where is Repossi from, and when was it founded?+
Repossi was founded in 1957 in Turin, Italy, by Costantino Repossi, who took over his father's workshops after the war, developed Art Deco-inspired pieces and opened the first boutique in Turin. His son Alberto became director in 1974 and opened a boutique in Monte Carlo in 1978 before moving to 6 Place Vendôme in Paris in 1986. It is an Italian house with deep Monégasque and Parisian roots.
What is Repossi's "black gold," and which collection uses it?+
Repossi's black gold is an 18-karat white gold base coated in ruthenium and set with diamonds, giving a dark, contemporary finish. It features across the Antifer collection, appearing in rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It is a good example of how the house pairs precious materials with a modern, architectural sensibility rather than traditional gold-and-diamond styling.
What is the story behind Repossi and Princess Diana's ring?+
In 1997, Repossi gained international recognition when Dodi Al-Fayed presented Diana, Princess of Wales, with a Repossi ring; the press, after spotting the couple at the Monégasque boutique, speculated about an engagement. Alberto Repossi confirmed he created a bespoke piece for Diana based on a model from the "Dis-moi Oui" collection. The house had already become official supplier to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1994 and later made the engagement ring for Princess Charlène.
Is the Repossi Place Vendôme boutique worth visiting?+
If you are buying in person, it is part of the experience. The flagship has sat at Place Vendôme since 1986, and in 2016 Gaia Repossi and architect Rem Koolhaas of OMA redesigned it as a deliberate architectural statement — strikingly contemporary and a sharp departure from the usual luxury-jewellery interior. The Monaco boutique was likewise reimagined by artist Flavin Judd in 2020, in keeping with the house's art-led identity.
What does Repossi's design aesthetic actually look like?+
Minimalist and architectural. Gaia Repossi draws directly on art and architecture — Donald Judd, Richard Serra, Robert Mapplethorpe, Tadao Ando — to create styles like the knuckle-set Berbère Twin and, above all, the ear cuff she made the house signature. Her approach was recognised early with the "Best Jewelry Designer of the Year" award at the 2013 Elle Style Awards. Expect clean lines and graphic geometry rather than ornate, classical jewellery.
Which celebrities wear Repossi?+
Repossi's minimalist, architectural jewellery has drawn a number of Hollywood names, including Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, Emma Stone, Rihanna and Hailee Steinfeld. That following fits the brand's identity — these are people choosing design-led, contemporary pieces over conventional red-carpet sparkle, which is exactly the lane Gaia Repossi carved out for the house.
Is Repossi doing anything around sustainability and ethical sourcing?+
Yes. Since 2022 Repossi has partnered with the Moyo Gems association, a program built to support the economic independence of women miners in Tanzania through a direct, fully traceable supply chain. From that partnership it developed a limited Chromatics Sapphires collection, using the lines of its Serti Sur Vide collection with sapphires in varied shapes and hues. It is a concrete, traceable initiative rather than a vague claim.
