EXCLUSIVE: Jacob & Co. and Electronics Specialist Loewe Team for Gem-set Headphones

DIAMOND CERTIFIED SOUND: Forget crystal-clear audio — the collaboration between Jacob & Co. and high-end German electronics manufacturer Loewe launching Wednesday is all about gold and gemstones.

They have teamed to release the Loewe x Jacob & Co. Bespoke limited-edition headphones, which include the latest audio technology and boast motifs set with either diamonds or a rainbow of sapphires.

While the jeweler and watchmaker has collaborated with the likes of Bugatti, Supreme and K-pop star G-Dragon, this is the first time it has teamed with a technology company “in such a direct and integrated way,” said Jacob & Co.’s chief executive officer Benjamin Arabov.

“Rather than just creating an accessory, Jacob & Co. views this as pioneering a new form of luxury experience, one where artistry and technology meet to shape how clients feel, live and express themselves,” added Arabov.

On top of the anodised aluminum and leather used for the headphones, the “Ice Diamond” model has circles of 14-karat white gold motif on each ear cup and is set with 456 diamonds weighing a total of 12.47 carats. On the “Noir Rainbow” design, it’s just shy of 16 carats of multicolored sapphires — 204 of them overall — that come set in 14-karat rose gold.

The headphones use the latest advanced active noise cancellation with AI technology to enhance the listening experience but also real-time translation and voice assistant integration.

“For Loewe, this collaboration represents much more than a product launch — it marks the beginning of a new chapter where technology, design and luxury craftsmanship converge,” said Aslan Khabliev, CEO of Loewe Technology.

Collaborating with Jacob & Co. signals the electronics manufacturer’s “ambition to move beyond traditional boundaries of consumer electronics and position itself in the realm of lifestyle luxury,” the executive continued.

Priced between 99,000 and 119,000 euros, the two designs are limited to five pieces each worldwide. After being unveiled in Monaco on Wednesday, they will be showcased in two subsequent events, at Globus in Geneva and Harrods in London.

Beyond these limited-edition designs, Loewe has new high-end products slated for release in September and the company plans to further explore “partnerships that merge innovation with artistry” and introduce limited editions as well as bespoke services.

Founded in 1923 in Berlin and now headquartered in Kronach, Germany, where it also has a production facility, Loewe is a long-standing pioneer in television and audiovisual technologies particularly for home entertainment. French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, who had been an ambassador for the brand, acquired a minority stake in the company in 2024.