Some of the most profound innovations at the digital Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021 show might be in sales and delivery, but brands fought as keenly as ever for eyeballs with their latest creations

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection, worn by Kate Middleton and Grace Kelly, is referenced in the new Lucky Spring pieces while Cartier’s Panthère range dresses down its iconic panther motif

High jewellery is a stunning platform for evoking various art forms – whether Van Cleef & Arpels’ graceful ballerina clips or Graff’s Inspired by Twombly collection

Surprising flavours are served hot off the grill, combining elements of teppanyaki with sukiyaki as well as Western techniques

The 2021 Academy Awards’ red carpets glittered with jewels as Hollywood’s finest stepped out for the first time in a year – check out how Zendaya, Andra Day, Amanda Seyfried and more topped off their stylish looks

The much in-demand blue dial 5711 may have been discontinued, but there’s plenty of new innovations for collectors to covet in 2021

The Swiss luxury watch brand has released new versions of the Explorer, Daytona, Datejust and Day-Date, and celebrates the Explorer II’s 50th anniversary with two new references

Superfans, assemble: Black Panther leads the way in this special collaboration between Marvel and the Swiss luxury timepiece brand – with only 250 of the superhero watches ever to be made

Hollywood and high jewellery have been synonymous ever since Breakfast at Tiffany’s, with lustrous pieces often eclipsing the actors in many a blockbuster

CEO Frédéric Grangié explains how the luxury brand is celebrating 100 years, and how Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s creative spirit continues to define the French maison today

In the K-drama’s titular role, Song Joong-ki prowls in tailored suits and elegant watches – and his suave, dapper look has fans swooning

Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa lit up the stage, taking home awards and sporting designer looks topped with jewellery from Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Chopard and Schiaparelli Haute Couture

Prince Harry had two diamonds taken from his mother’s Cartier bracelet to create Markle’s three-diamond engagement ring, but why was the storied bracelet itself on display for the couple’s big TV tell-all?

Dresses by Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Dior, and jewellery by Tiffany and Cartier, made even a virtual Golden Globes awards night sparkle – but the big question remains, who wore what?

Will Princess Eugenie take some style cues from her cousins-in-law and wear pendants bearing her new son’s initials?

Gaga’s oversized golden dove set the internet alight, harking back to ornate and historic brooches worn by royals and celebrities of the past

The stars of Netflix’s Bling Empire aren’t afraid to show off their best jewellery – from Jamie Xie’s crystal Chanel earrings to Cherie Chan’s lucky Van Cleef & Arpels necklace, these are their faves

The British high jeweller was granted a Royal Warrant by Prince Charles, and its gems have sparkled on Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle – and in Hollywood’s Titanic

Melania Trump’s Vacheron Constantin watch is drenched in diamonds while Michelle Obama and Jill Biden prefer more down to earth Cartier models, and Hillary Clinton’s Rolex revealed her political ambitions

Thanks to the pandemic, bidding wars over highly coveted watches, jewellery and rare masterpieces have gone digital at auction houses like Phillips

None other than Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Lady Gaga wear their bling – meet the Hong Kong jewellery designers who dress the stars and design pieces for Hollywood blockbusters

‘Athletes are time-obsessed’: Australian triathlete Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack’s single-minded training obsession won him the 2010 Ironman Hawaii World Championship at age 38, but now he has a healthier relationship with exercise

On top of being a mum-of-three, Candice Chan’s work includes high-profile jobs at the famous Mandarin Oriental cake shop and Michelin-starred restaurants at the Macau Grand Lisboa Palace resort – how does she balance her time?

There’s a Rolex, and then there’s Paul Newman’s Rolex: discover the watches fetching millions at auction thanks to their famous owners

In a post-pandemic world, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy – and knowing your genetic makeup can help you live the right way for years to come

After his once-anonymous Horoloupe IG page caught the eye of major brands, he suggested a China limited edition to Audemars Piguet and is now set to launch resale site WristCheck

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ‘Botticelli and His Times – Masterworks from the Uffizi’ is at Hong Kong Museum of Art until February 2021 – so who made it happen?

The US president wears his Rolex to play golf and the president-elect hugs babies while sporting an Apple Watch – find out which others make the presidential cut, from James Bond-style Omegas to US$500 Seiko Chronographs

Using time wisely is everything to CEO Aaron Lee, whose Patek Philippe watches are a reminder of the need to always seize the moment – in business and in life

The star of Doctor Strange and Patrick Melrose regularly uses meditation and breathing techniques to help focus – and they came in handy when the world came to a standstill