SPKTRL's ring that communicates through light Created by Katia de Lasteyrie, the new brand combines high jewelry and technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury technology, a new brand emerges, capable of radically redefining the relationship between elegance, innovation, and time. Its name is SPKTRL, the result of the vision of Katia de Lasteyrie, a well-known figure in the industry thanks to her nearly twenty-year career within some of the most influential maisons, including LVMH, where she led innovation projects in the watch and jewelry sector. The brand debuts with a proposal that challenges conventions: a diamond ring that communicates digital messages silently, discreetly, and without the use of screens. Far from the clichés of traditional tech accessories, SPKTRL's first product adopts the concept of "Quiet Tech", a philosophy that prioritizes the harmonious integration of technology into daily life. No vibrations, intrusive notifications, or flashing lights: the diamond, grown in a lab through CVD technology, becomes the main interface, using light and color as its language. The ring, for example, may light up a soft blue to signal a message from a loved one, or shift to a vibrant magenta to indicate an important work notification. All other digital stimuli are filtered, allowing the user to review them only when they choose.
The design approach is radically different from that of classic wearable technology. Instead of starting from functionality and adapting aesthetics afterward, SPKTRL flips the logic: design is the starting point, with an aesthetic that recalls the great jewelers of Place Vendôme, and only later does the presence of technology become apparent. The result is an object that retains all the refinement of traditional jewelry while housing a sophisticated and invisible digital soul. The choice of lab-grown diamond is not accidental. In addition to guaranteeing beauty and a structure perfectly equivalent to that of a mined gem, this material carries deep symbolism: it is the product of human ingenuity, precision, and the will to create something eternal without leaving anything to chance. Unsurprisingly, such diamonds are increasingly used in advanced technological fields such as quantum computing.
SPKTRL speaks to a sophisticated and conscious audience, composed of people who deeply understand technology but do not wish to be dominated by it. In an era where fragmented attention has become one of the most widespread issues, the brand offers an alternative for those who want to reclaim their time by selecting only what truly matters. The ring does not aim to speed up life or increase productivity, but rather to restore value to choice and silence. It is an object that speaks only when needed, in the most discreet way possible. Katia de Lasteyrie describes the project as a new form of “art de vivre,” where technology serves awareness, not distraction. The ring communicates through the language of light, personalized according to the user's needs, transforming time and attention into precious assets to be protected.
