At a Glance
- Gisele Bündchen debuted an 18K gold necklace bearing initials of husband Joaquim Valente and her three children
- The custom piece by Katharina Junkert marks her first public nod to her February 2025 baby boy
- Bündchen married Valente in a small Surfside, Fla., ceremony on Dec. 3
- Why it matters: The jewelry offers the only glimpse into the supermodel’s fiercely guarded family expansion
The supermodel quietly revealed the first visual tribute to her newborn son, sharing an Instagram carousel that included a selfie showcasing a delicate gold chain adorned with four diamond letter charms.
The Necklace That Says It All
Crafted by German designer Katharina Junkert, the 18K yellow gold Melis necklace spells out “J, B, V and A.” The initials represent:
- J – Joaquim Valente, her new husband
- B – Benjamin, 16
- V – Vivian, 13
- A – the baby boy whose first name remains private
A source previously told News Of Losangeles the infant’s middle name is River. Bündchen welcomed him in February 2025, making her a mother of three.
Junkert, known for handmade personalized pieces, posted a product photo displaying every charm; Bündchen’s own selfie only partially reveals the necklace while she poses with twin sister Patricia.
From Bike Ride to New Year’s Reflection
Paparazzi first spotted the necklace in September when Bündchen and Valente took a casual bike ride near their Florida home. By December, the accessory had become part of her daily uniform.
On Dec. 31 she captioned a year-end post: “Becoming a mother again reshaped everything – time, my priorities, my heart. I’m grateful for these sacred moments that changed me in ways words can’t fully hold.”
The jewelry isn’t her only sentimental upgrade. In August she unveiled 11 custom Globe-Trotter suitcases monogrammed for every family member, estimated at over $30,000 combined.
A Quiet Wedding, A Public Symbol
Marriage records reviewed by News Of Losangeles confirm Bündchen and Valente wed on Dec. 3 in Surfside, Fla. Page Six broke the news; TMZ described the event as a small at-home ceremony. The couple began dating in June 2023.
Since the birth, Bündchen has shielded her son’s face and name from social media. The necklace offers the only clue-one letter, “A,” hinting at an undisclosed first name that fans have yet to learn.
Key Takeaways
- Initial jewelry serves as Bündchen’s chosen method to acknowledge her expanded family without compromising privacy
- Handmade German goldsmith Katharina Junkert gains global exposure from the supermodel’s post
- The supermodel’s year-end message frames 2025 as one of “deep lessons and profound growth,” anchored by motherhood and marriage
