Boghossian’s Lirya Collection Makes a Convincing Case for Colour
Who says diamonds have to steal the show? Boghossian’s Lirya collection lets colour take the lead — and it works beautifully
In the world of high jewellery, it’s easy to be distracted by size, sparkle, or price tag. But lately, the most compelling collections are less about spectacle and more about substance, especially when it comes to colour. There’s a growing appetite for pieces that feel personal, layered, and unexpected. Enter Lirya, the latest high jewellery collection from Boghossian.
Debuted at TEFAF New York before its official launch in the maison’s Geneva and London boutiques, Lirya is all about balance – not just in design, but in its approach to storytelling through gemstones. Think aquamarine alongside moonstone, rubellite meeting green tourmaline, or pink sapphire softening the punch of kunzite. These combinations shouldn’t work, but in Boghossian’s hands, they do (and beautifully so).
Unlike more traditional collections that build around a hero diamond, Lirya starts with the stones themselves. The result is a series of pieces that feel fluid, modern, and somehow effortless. Settings are minimal, letting light and colour take the lead. Every gemstone is given space to shine, both literally and figuratively.
Highlights include the ‘Lirya’ Diamond, Aquamarine and Yellow Beryl Earrings – a study in tonal precision – and the Multi-Colour Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, where the blend of hues feels almost painterly. Other standouts pair tourmaline with Paraiba, or layer aquamarine with moonstone and diamond for a cooler, more serene palette. There’s even a show-stopping kunzite and pink sapphire set that plays with scale and saturation, offering an elegant twist on the classic chandelier silhouette.
Of course, this isn’t Boghossian’s first time leaning into colour. The family-run house has built its legacy on defying convention – whether through patented setting techniques or its now-signature East-meets-West aesthetic. But Lirya feels like a confident continuation of that ethos: high jewellery that respects tradition, but isn’t bound by it.
For collectors looking for something quietly bold and refreshingly refined, Lirya hits the right note. Because when craftsmanship is this good, and the colour play this considered, you don’t need diamonds to make a statement.
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