Something has been happening in fashion and jewellery for the past few seasons. We are gradually moving away from purely decorative jewellery that is too demure and too perfect, and returning to pieces that tell a story. Talismans, modern amulets, jewellery that shines not only to attract the eye but to reassure, protect and accompany. In a world that is moving fast, very fast, we increasingly want to wear something that has meaning, an intimate lucky charm that belongs only to us. It is no coincidence that the talisman is making a comeback. It reassures, it anchors, it tells a story. It creates a small personal space in a daily life saturated with alerts. Above all, it embodies a more symbolic form of memory and intention. Perhaps that is why we are rediscovering it today with such enthusiasm.

Marie Lichtenberg: the padlock as an intimate promise

Among the houses that are reinventing this idea of soulful jewellery, Marie Lichtenberg occupies a special place. Her padlock-shaped lockets resemble inherited treasures, yet they are incredibly modern. They are worn on coloured cords, thick chains and silk pearls, like little golden mantras kept close to the heart. They can sometimes be opened, are often engraved and whisper sweet words: Love, Protect, Luck. They have the charm of objects that seem to have already lived a life, while remaining modern.

Foundrae: the sacred grammar of symbols

In New York, Foundrae plays with symbols as others compose poems. Their 18-carat gold medallions are adorned with ‘mantras’, a phrase, a star for guidance, a snake for rebirth, an arrow for the direction we choose to take... We don't wear Foundrae jewellery, we wear a story, our own story. This is the brand's great strength: transforming a necklace into a personal talisman, charged with meaning but always elegant, almost graphic. It feels like creating your own secret alphabet.

Pascale Monvoisin: stones that breathe

More bohemian and instinctive, Pascale Monvoisin designs jewellery that resembles objects found by chance on a journey somewhere between Paris and Jaipur. Her stones seem alive, with veined turquoise, milky moonstone (calm and soothing), and rock crystal pierced by light (to develop intuition). Nothing is smooth, everything is organic, sometimes irregular but always delicate. Like pieces of landscape brought back in a case, these gems are little everyday messengers for our spiritual souls. They are pieces that you slip on in the morning without thinking, and keep on day after day, like a discreet companion, always with meaning and superstition.

Yannis Sergakis: the protective elegance of Greek gold

In Athens, Yannis Sergakis revisits Greek heritage with heightened sensitivity. His sunny jewellery plays with small flashes of gold and diamonds like points of light on the skin. Nothing ostentatious, just pure, masterful craftsmanship. There is something protective, gentle and alive in his creations, which is why his pieces are often given as talismans. They evoke luck, stability and harmony, infinite desires that do us good without ever straying from the elegance that is his signature!

Ginette NY: spiritual minimalism

In contrast to heavy amulets, Ginette NY offers a more meditative vision of the talisman. A slender silhouette, a perfect circle, a drop, an engraved gold plate... Her jewellery resembles archetypal, universal symbols that speak without words. They can be worn alone, for their soothing simplicity, or layered to create a more intimate statement. Subtle and lightweight, they are easy to wear, yet imbued with an incredible presence. You become attached to them as if they were a little daily ritual! The piece of jewellery you never take off, the one that follows you everywhere, from meetings to the beach.

Translated by Bethszabee Garner