Sculptural gold jewellery has found its most eloquent expression this season in Lumière Libre, the new collection from Switzerland’s Nomis that turns the work of five visionary artists into wearable form. Each piece begins with light and ends in 18-karat gold, and the effect is less a product than a small sculpture that happens to fit the hand, the ear, the throat.
Ruth Asawa spent a lifetime coaxing looped wire into shapes that seemed to breathe, hollow volumes that held shadow and light at once. Lumière Libre opens with that same idea rendered in gold, a silhouette that changes as the wearer moves. It is a fitting entry point, because this collection is built on a single belief: that a jewel can carry the language of art without ever announcing it.
What is the Nomis Lumière Libre collection?
Nomis is the work of founder Alyona Kiperman, a Swiss house celebrated for transformable design, where a single object shifts from earring to pendant or bracelet to choker with a quiet twist. Lumière Libre channels that inventiveness toward form and light. The collection is crafted in 18-karat gold with diamond accents, offered across yellow, rose, and white gold, and every piece bears the name of an artist whose vision it carries.
Kengo Kuma, the architect who makes heavy materials feel weightless, lends his layered rhythm to two necklaces. Jesús Rafael Soto, master of kinetic op-art, gives a ring its sense of motion held still. Naum Gabo’s constructivist planes and Lygia Pape’s geometric abstraction shape the rest. The result reads as sculpture first and jewellery second, which is precisely the point. A wearer does not simply put on a Nomis piece; she carries a fragment of a movement in modern art.
The craftsmanship speaks in restraint. There is no crowding of stones, no reach for spectacle. Diamonds appear as accents, catching the eye at the join where two gold planes meet, and the metal itself does the singing. That confidence, letting form carry the piece, is what separates a designer collection from a display of carats.
Why does sculptural gold jewellery feel so alive right now?
Something has shifted in what buyers want on their skin. After nearly a decade of thin, whisper-quiet chains, the appetite has turned toward pieces that hold presence, gold that photographs like architecture and reads across a room. Sculptural gold has become one of 2026’s most magnetic luxury categories, and Lumière Libre arrives exactly as that current gathers force.
The moment carries weight for the trade, too. Gold sits near record highs, with J.P. Morgan Global Research forecasting an average near US$6,000 an ounce by late 2026. When metal grows precious, the pieces that endure are the ones that offer more than weight. A jewel named for Ruth Asawa or Kengo Kuma gives a client something rarer than gold, a story worth wearing and worth telling.
That is the quiet lesson for any showcase. Design outlasts the spot price. A silhouette a customer falls for at first sight holds its meaning long after the market has moved.
What draws a collector to a piece like this?
The person who reaches for Lumière Libre rarely asks the weight of the gold. She follows architecture, keeps an eye on contemporary art, and treats a jewel the way a collector treats an object worth living with. The artist naming turns each piece into a conversation, and that conversation carries far beyond the sale.
The single earrings deserve their own note. Sold on their own, they suit the asymmetric styling that a new generation of luxury buyers has made its signature, and they let someone begin with one perfect sculptural moment rather than a matched set. A first piece becomes an invitation, to the pendant it converts into, to the ring that answers it, to a collection that grows the way a relationship does.
How is the collection priced for the Canadian floor?
Lumière Libre lives in the premium band, and the range rewards a range of clients. Converted from the brand’s US pricing at roughly 1.42 to the dollar, a necklace opens the collection near five figures while a ring reaches into the high twenties. The single-earring format offers the gentlest entry, the same design language at a lighter ticket.
| Piece | Type | Price (USD) | Approx. CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kuma N2 | Necklace | $7,045 | ~$10,000 |
| R. Asawa | Single earring | $10,390 | ~$14,750 |
| K. Kuma N1 | Necklace | $11,581 | ~$16,450 |
| L. Pape | Single earring | $15,094 | ~$21,450 |
| N. Gabo | Ring | $15,794 | ~$22,400 |
| J. Soto | Ring | $19,176 | ~$27,200 |
CAD figures are approximate conversions from listed US pricing at about 1.42; verify with the supplier before quoting.
The Monday-morning file
A collection like this earns its place by inspiring, so let it. Give these pieces room to be seen, in the light and in front of a camera, because sculptural gold carries its own reach on social. Learn the artists behind each silhouette and hand that story to every client, since the name is half the magic. Lead new buyers in through a single earring, then let the collection unfold over time. And keep design-led inventory close while gold stays dear, because beauty holds its value when the market will not sit still. For the wider forces shaping the metal, see our companion report, Gold’s next act: why 2026 could keep prices elevated.
Light, set free in gold, is a rare thing to hold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lumière Libre collection by Nomis?
Lumière Libre is a fine jewellery collection by the Swiss house Nomis, crafted in 18-karat gold with diamond accents. Its six pieces are named after visionary sculptors and architects, including Ruth Asawa, Kengo Kuma, Jesús Rafael Soto, Naum Gabo, and Lygia Pape, and are offered in yellow, rose, and white gold.
Why is sculptural gold jewellery so popular in 2026?
Buyers have moved away from minimal chains toward pieces with presence and artistry. Sculptural gold reads beautifully in person and on camera, and it carries a design story that a plain weight-based piece cannot. That combination has made it one of the year’s most sought-after categories.
How much does the Nomis Lumière Libre collection cost?
Listed US pricing runs from about US$7,045 for the K. Kuma N2 necklace to US$19,176 for the J. Soto ring. Converted at roughly 1.42, that lands between about $10,000 and $27,200 CAD. Retailers should confirm current pricing with the supplier before quoting.
What makes Nomis different from other fine jewellery brands?
Nomis, founded by Alyona Kiperman, is known for transformable design, where a single piece can convert from earring to pendant or bracelet to choker. Lumière Libre applies that design ambition to sculptural, artist-named forms in solid 18-karat gold.
Who is the collection designed for?
Lumière Libre suits the design-led collector who follows art and architecture and wants a jewel with meaning beyond its metal. The single-earring format also welcomes newer luxury buyers who favour asymmetric styling and a lighter first purchase.
Sources: Nomis Jewelry — Lumière Libre collection; J.P. Morgan Global Research — gold price outlook; GoldPricez — 18k gold per gram, Canada; CTV News / The Canadian Press — jewellers and gold prices.
