Most headphones are sold on the strength of their specs. Numbers, features, charts. Yet with the new collaboration between Loewe and Jacob & Co., the story starts with the exterior. These headphones are not just about sound, they are about turning wearable tech into art.
There are two editions. Noir Rainbow is finished in black and carries a handcrafted 14K rose gold ring set with 15.97 carats of multicolored gemstones, each stone placed to create a vibrant play of color. Ice Diamond, in silver, features a 14K white gold ring weighing 42.5 grams, encrusted with 12.47 carats of diamonds, including 456 round brilliant stones. Both models are sculptural in their detailing, engraved with a precision that blurs the line between audio gear and fine jewelry.
The technology lives up to the exterior. Each pair integrates AI-backed active noise cancellation, real-time translation, and seamless voice assistant support. They deliver up to 65 hours of battery life, engineered for uninterrupted clarity and premium audio performance. Materials are chosen with the same level of care as the jewels: durable alloys, fine leather, and components built to last.
The launch in Monaco was staged like the unveiling of a masterpiece, with only ten units produced worldwide – five Noir Rainbow and five Ice Diamond. Priced between €99,000 and €119,000, these headphones sit firmly in the category of rare collectible objects, not everyday accessories.
For Loewe, this is the beginning of a new chapter, a demonstration that design, luxury craftsmanship, and technology can converge in a single object. For Jacob & Co., it is another statement piece, following their tradition of combining mechanical precision with dazzling artistry. And for the handful of collectors who manage to acquire them, it is a way of wearing sound in its most opulent form.
