https://www.scmp.com/rss/323556/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chow Tai Fook has long favoured a measured approach to design – one that avoids excess while maintaining a clear sense of identity. The Dawn collection continues the tradition, using the idea of daybreak as a subtle framework, expressed through a softer, more balanced visual language. At its centre is the Baoxiang flower, a four-petal motif deeply rooted in Chinese decorative history and widely seen during the Tang dynasty across objects of both ritual and everyday use. Here, it is revisited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352628/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-dawn-collection-modern-elegance-meets-traditional-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352628/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-dawn-collection-modern-elegance-meets-traditional-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Louis Vuitton acquired the world’s then largest modern rough diamond. The 1,758-carat stone hailed from Botswana and was aptly christened Sewelô, meaning “rare find” in the Setswana language. The purchase of that massive stone, which Louis Vuitton showcased around the world – from Place Vendôme, the centre of jewellery in the heart of Paris, to Dubai and Singapore – was a sign of the maison’s lofty ambitions in the rarefied world of high jewellery. Long dominated by heritage jewellers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Graff, the butterfly has long been a defining motif – one that returns this season with a more measured approach. In the new campaign, photographed by Liz Collins, models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo are set against Graff’s signature green – a controlled, atmospheric backdrop that allows the jewellery to remain the focal point. The imagery is deliberately restrained, with an emphasis on light and movement rather than overt drama. That sense of fluidity carries through to the pieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg For decades, anyone with multiple piercings in each ear was most likely to be a punk, a goth or a teenager intent on upsetting their parents. Now, however, the “curated ear” – that popular pick ‘n’ mix of hoops, studs and diamonds – has become all but ubiquitous among the fashion set. But for those of us who like the look but can’t stomach the thought of an afternoon with a needle gun and numbing spray, there is another solution. For the last few years, the ear cuff – the low-stakes, high-impact... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The third chapter of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection was unveiled in Paris in January. The watchword, as ever with this collection, is balance – symmetries paired with asymmetries, sophistication with simplicity. Vivid stones are contrasted with clean lines in statement necklaces that were crafted with geometrical discipline, yet given fluidity thanks to articulated and transformable elements. PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE-EMMANUEL TESTARD STYLING JOANNE M KENNEDY MAKE-UP ELLEN... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Distinctive turquoise jewellery is a tried and true favourite among A-list celebrities and the fashion set. The blue-green stone is often associated with positive qualities such as emotional calmness, creative self-expression and peace. Those looking to add a pop of turquoise to their everyday looks can do so by pairing any one of these accessories with boho staples or neutral separates, like a white tank top or a classic LBD. Van Cleef & Arpels Made from 18k yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg In 2018, my house in London was broken into and quite a few things were stolen. At the time, these losses conjoined into one upsetting blur – but over the years I stopped caring about most of them: the laptops and iPads have long been replaced, as have my bike and radio, and the clothes would no longer be particularly fashionable even if they were still hanging in my wardrobe. There is, however, one item that I have struggled to forget about: a necklace filled with individually chosen charms... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For its nearly 180 years of history, the soul of Cartier has been a story of harmony and balance. The iconic Parisian luxury jeweller, the choice of royalty and celebrity alike since the 19th century, has constantly retained at its core a commitment to taking disparate elements and combining them to create perfectly proportioned jewellery artworks that showcase sumptuous stones at their very best. Its latest high jewellery collection makes that commitment explicit, taking those qualities as its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chapter three of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection is centred on breathtaking necklaces that balance an eye for the flamboyant, while still retaining a sense of the harmony for which the collection is named. PHOTOGRAPHY YOON CHONG STYLING ALEX YU MAKE-UP WEI JOLIN HAIR NATE PENG NAILS SUN YUXIN FASHION ASSISTANTS WEI GUO & WANG YUYING PRODUCER SHANYUE MODEL CHEN LIUXI @ DYC MODEL MANAGEMENT https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson Rahul Kadakia’s favourite gavel is not particularly beautiful. The lacquer has dulled, the wood is chipped with paint from the rostrum and the head sits slightly off-centre after cracking open during a Geneva sale, when a lot estimated at US$100,000 soared to US$1 million. It is, by any conventional standard, worn out. “This gavel has sold billions of dollars,” he says, with a small laugh at the incongruity. Newly appointed president of Christie’s Asia Pacific, Kadakia, 51, speaks quickly, with... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3347307/christies-auctioneer-rahul-kadakia-treasures-his-gift-gavel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3347307/christies-auctioneer-rahul-kadakia-treasures-his-gift-gavel?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Reuters,Agence France-Presse Reuters,Agence France-Presse Hollywood’s best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry’s biggest night. Among the most closely watched arrivals were the best actress nominees. Rose Byrne wore a black Dior strapless gown with a flared hem and floral embellishments, topped off with an asymmetrical necklace. Emma Stone stunned in a ‌form-fitting liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress and bouncy bob. Jessie Buckley opted for a pop of colour in an off-the-shoulder red and pink... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:28:09 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group’s recent launch of a series of high-priced gold-inlaid accessories on the mainland has sparked online debate amid China’s slowing consumer market. Last week, the Hong Kong-listed jeweller showcased several items on its official Weibo account, including a diamond-studded gold AirPods case priced at 788,800 yuan (US$115,000) and gold-inlaid hair clips costing 2,080 yuan each, containing 0.42 grams of gold. The earphone case, made with about 350 grams of gold, was... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In September, Annoushka Ducas visited Hong Kong to reconnect with her team and clients at her Mandarin Oriental boutique and showcase her new Knuckle Silver collection, an evolution of her original yellow gold Knuckle collection launched in 2023. In a full-circle moment, this is the first time that she has worked in silver since she sold the Links of London business that she co-founded in 1990 – Ducas came up with the brand’s first line while living in Hong Kong. She launched her eponymous brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling The jewellery world is embracing a new mantra: less is luxe. Once dominated by bold, statement-making pieces, fine jewellery is increasingly gravitating towards subtle, versatile designs that enhance everyday life with ease, from miniature hoops to whisper-thin chains. This movement, often called “micro jewellery”, celebrates understated elegance and the art of layering, allowing wearers to curate a look that is personal, contemporary and endlessly adaptable. Luxury houses are interpreting this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344400/why-micro-jewellery-and-dainty-chains-are-new-luxury-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344400/why-micro-jewellery-and-dainty-chains-are-new-luxury-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong’s wedding traditions sit at a fascinating crossroads of history, Chinese customs and modern romance. Long before diamond engagement rings became familiar, marriage in Chinese culture was marked through a series of symbolic objects rather than singular gestures. While rings as wedding symbols date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, documented Chinese equivalents appear from the Song dynasty onwards, evolving through dowries and ceremonial gifts rather than private proposals. Marriage was a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Far from all diamonds are bright and white. Beyond those graded as colourless, and others with just a trace of yellow to them, lie warmer tones that are a little less bling. Seen by some as more sophisticated, they have lately been catching the attention of jewellery designers and celebrities in the know. Witness Kim Kardashian resplendent in a brown and white diamond necklace for the Jeff Bezos – Lauren Sánchez wedding in July, while Taylor Swift slipped on a vintage cognac and white diamond... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343468/what-are-desert-diamonds-and-why-everyone-taylor-swift-beyonce-wearing-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343468/what-are-desert-diamonds-and-why-everyone-taylor-swift-beyonce-wearing-them?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For Bulgari, love has always been part of its visual language rather than just a seasonal sentiment. Long before Valentine’s Day became a time for gift-giving, the Roman maison was shaping ideas of romance through design, craftsmanship and a close relationship with cinema. During Rome’s dolce vita years of the 1950s and 60s, as international film productions turned the city into “Hollywood on the Tiber”, Bulgari emerged as a quiet constant among the era’s cultural elite. Films such as Roman... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Priya Raj Priya Raj Luxury jewellery and high-end watches are no longer mere adornments or precision gadgets – they are works of art. And, unlike a painting that remains static in a gallery, they travel with their wearers, providing portable escapism. Today’s jewellery maisons are breathing life into the neck, wrist, hand and imagination with sculptural butterflies frozen mid-flight, diamonds that dance with every gesture, and mythical creatures preserved in gemstones. For centuries, haute joaillerie and horlogerie... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas collection has long been defined by its balance of elegance and versatility. With the introduction of the Overseas Self-Winding High Jewellery models, the maison unites its technical watchmaking expertise with the precision of high jewellery. Presented in a refined 35mm case, these new editions are crafted in either 18k white gold or 18k 5N pink gold, and fully set with diamonds from case to bracelet. Each watch features more than 1,400 stones, totalling almost... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341203/style-edit-vacheron-constantins-new-self-winding-high-jewellery-models-its-overseas-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341203/style-edit-vacheron-constantins-new-self-winding-high-jewellery-models-its-overseas-line?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that celebrity engagement rings are no longer about quiet elegance – they’re about statements. Big ones. This year’s proposals have turned engagement rings, with their oversized oval cuts, rare coloured diamonds and deeply personal design touches, into full-blown cultural moments. But while social media is busy zooming in on the carat counts and price tags, there’s a deeper story behind these rings – one that Hong Kong’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339558/style-edit-lecoles-new-course-engagement-rings-and-what-they-mean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339558/style-edit-lecoles-new-course-engagement-rings-and-what-they-mean?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:59:25 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren As the Year of the Horse approaches, the jewellery world is being drawn back to the majestic creature with which humanity has had one of its longest and closest relationships. Lunar New Year begins on February 17, marking the end of the Year of the Wood Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is shaped not only by its animal but also by one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. The relationship between the animal sign and its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:15 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng All eyes were on Milan this week as the city hosted LVMH Watch Week, the first major annual event on the horological calendar. Though sombre tidings preceded the weekend as Antoine Pin stepped down as CEO of Tag Heuer after a year and three months in the role, the week focused on major releases – nearly all from celebrated staple collections – from all of the active watch brands in the LVMH family. Here are some of the highlights. Bulgari After making waves last year at Watches and Wonders by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340814/lvmh-watch-week-2026-new-releases-louis-vuitton-tiffany-co-tag-heuer-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340814/lvmh-watch-week-2026-new-releases-louis-vuitton-tiffany-co-tag-heuer-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:47:25 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Launched in 1999, Bulgari’s B.zero1 marked a shift in modern jewellery design. Drawing inspiration from the Colosseum, Rome’s most enduring architectural symbol, the maison distilled the landmark’s circular geometry into a spiral that prioritised form, proportion and construction over decoration. From the outset, B.zero1 was less about embellishment and more about a sculptural feel that was distinctly Roman. At its core is Bulgari’s mastery of Tubogas, a technique that coils ribbons of gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339283/style-edit-bulgaris-bzero1-range-was-inspired-romes-colosseum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339283/style-edit-bulgaris-bzero1-range-was-inspired-romes-colosseum?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Big, bold and sculptural silver jewellery has dominated runways – take Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta as prime examples – as well as fashion analysis and influencer recommendations for the better part of three years now. Despite search volumes across platforms such as Google and Pinterest showing an increase in growth for silver-related jewellery terms, according to Instagram trend forecaster Style Analytics, silver isn’t simply a well-performing trend due to current... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338758/how-silver-jewellery-redefining-luxury-saint-laurent-rising-indie-labels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338758/how-silver-jewellery-redefining-luxury-saint-laurent-rising-indie-labels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall India’s Mughal dynasty (1526–1857) was famously one when creativity, design and opulence flourished in art, architecture and adornment – in particular, jewellery. The era produced some of the world’s most beautiful objects of function and finery thanks to the blending of Persian, Islamic and Indian influences, as well as intricate craftsmanship, a deep appreciation of the materials, besides attention to symmetry and balance. Such artefacts are currently on show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337611/mughal-jewellery-shines-bright-hong-kong-palace-museum-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337611/mughal-jewellery-shines-bright-hong-kong-palace-museum-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Priya Raj Priya Raj There have been whispers in the world of luxury that wellness and spirituality will be the industry’s next guiding themes. While traditionalists in Europe might still be making up their minds about this marriage, it’s already integral in Asia. “In Chinese culture, the idea of harmony between body and mind [is] deeply valued. People believe that natural materials carry energy and vitality from the Earth, helping restore calm and balance,” explains Sissi Xu, managing director, Greater China, at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337306/how-asian-culture-and-mindfulness-are-reshaping-luxury-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337306/how-asian-culture-and-mindfulness-are-reshaping-luxury-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Nothing stirs up excitement quite like celebrity jewellery sightings, and this year there have been plenty of dazzling diamond debuts, from Zendaya to Selena Gomez and her long-time BFF Taylor Swift. Swift practically launched a trend for antique-inspired sparklers when she and American football star Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August. He proposed to the pop megastar with an old-mine-cut diamond, a vintage-style cushion stone characterised by a squarish outline, rounded corners... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337310/10-most-popular-diamond-cuts-round-brilliant-triangle-which-taylor-swift-rocking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337310/10-most-popular-diamond-cuts-round-brilliant-triangle-which-taylor-swift-rocking?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From the Gohar World x Petrossian Caviar necklace to Vacheron Constantin’s transformative ruby watch, these creations pair exquisite craftsmanship with innovation – making them perfect for collectors who appreciate pieces that dazzle. Gohar World x Petrossian Caviar and jewellery come together in this collaboration between lifestyle label Gohar World and caviar house Petrossian. The Caviar necklace is a chain of mother-of-pearl spoons, linked by onyx pearls suggesting beads of caviar. Handily,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336995/4-new-jewellery-pieces-worth-gifting-someone-special-cartier-giorgio-armani?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336995/4-new-jewellery-pieces-worth-gifting-someone-special-cartier-giorgio-armani?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The ongoing strike at the Louvre is no longer just a labour dispute. It has become a test of how securely, credibly and competently the world’s most visited museum is being run. Behind the walkout are not only frayed labour relations, but a building itself under strain, with crumbling parts of the ageing former palace now deemed unsafe. At the heart of the crisis lies a deeper rupture: a US$102 million jewel heist that exposed security failures at the core of the institution and transformed... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336826/louvre-crisis-why-jewel-heist-staff-unrest-push-museum-breaking-point?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336826/louvre-crisis-why-jewel-heist-staff-unrest-push-museum-breaking-point?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Founded in 2004 by jewellery artist Cindy Chao, Cindy Chao The Art Jewel is known for pieces that sit at the intersection of architecture, sculpture and organic form. Chao’s training – shaped by an architect grandfather and sculptor father – gives her work a distinctive structure and depth, with each creation approached as a small-scale piece of art rather than a traditional jewel. Over the years, the maison has gained recognition from collectors and institutions alike. Its works have appeared... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336144/style-edit-cindy-chaos-new-art-jewellery-mimics-ethereal-qualities-nature?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3336144/style-edit-cindy-chaos-new-art-jewellery-mimics-ethereal-qualities-nature?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Bold yet delicate, these spectacular ladies’ timepieces, which hail from some of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery maisons, are sure to attract attention given they are almost entirely covered in diamonds. Cartier The Cartier Baignoire watch first appeared in 1958 when it was known as the Ovale cintré. Officially renamed in 1973, this mini model jewellery timepiece has a quartz movement and is set with hundreds of brilliant-cut diamonds. Graff Framed with a curved ribbon motif... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335692/diamond-encrusted-watches-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-jaeger-lecoultre-and-graff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335692/diamond-encrusted-watches-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-jaeger-lecoultre-and-graff?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Best known for its understated boldness and meticulous artistry, Boghossian has always played in its own league. Consequently, its newest boutique at Wynn Palace in Macau feels like a well-planned step in an evolving creative journey. The city’s mix of culture, luxury and serious gem appreciation makes it an ideal setting for a maison that approaches jewellery as an artistic discipline rather than a mere accessory. Macau also presents a new generation of globally minded collectors, giving... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335358/style-edit-boghossian-opens-high-jewellery-boutique-macaus-wynn-palace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335358/style-edit-boghossian-opens-high-jewellery-boutique-macaus-wynn-palace?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:42 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling As social calendars fill up, high jewellers are leaning unapologetically into statement sparkle. The holiday season is when wearable art transcends accessory status and becomes the ultimate expression of style, drama and personality. Champagne-light diamonds flicker like paparazzi flashes; high-colour gemstones shift with fearless flair; baroque pearls glow as if lit from within. When you step into the season’s “It” party, your masterpieces are meant to do exactly what they were designed to do:... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3334484/dazzling-jewellery-festive-season-bulgari-chopard-chow-sang-sang-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3334484/dazzling-jewellery-festive-season-bulgari-chopard-chow-sang-sang-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:13 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse France on Friday charged the fourth alleged member of a four-person gang arrested over last month’s spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, prosecutors said. On October 19, the gang raided the world’s most visited art museum in broad daylight, taking just seven minutes to steal jewellery worth an estimated US$102 million before fleeing on scooters. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau described the fourth suspect as a 39-year-old man born in the working-class Paris suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis. “Already... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334583/france-charges-fourth-suspect-daring-louvre-jewel-heist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334583/france-charges-fourth-suspect-daring-louvre-jewel-heist?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:09 +0000 Junjie Wang Junjie Wang – https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3334447/gold-fever-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3334447/gold-fever-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:07:48 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse French authorities on Tuesday arrested four more people in the probe into last month’s spectacular daylight theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the top Paris prosecutor said. “They are two men aged 38 and 39, and two women aged 31 and 40, all from the Paris region,” Laure Beccuau said, following earlier charges against four others over the heist. On October 19, a four-person gang raided the Louvre, the world’s most visited art museum, in broad daylight, taking just seven minutes to... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334141/louvre-heist-4-more-arrested-france-over-us102-million-theft-napoleon-jewels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3334141/louvre-heist-4-more-arrested-france-over-us102-million-theft-napoleon-jewels?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:20:53 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Chow Sang Sang has long mastered the art of balancing heritage with innovation. Genevieve Chow, chief brands officer and executive director, and a fourth generation member of the family to be part of the company, embodies this legacy. “Growing up in a family that values both Chinese and Western cultural fusion, I see our brand as a bridge between tradition and contemporary tastes. Our focus on human connection sets us apart in Hong Kong; trust and sentiment are paramount,” she says. Chow’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333659/style-edit-how-hong-kong-jewellery-brand-chow-sang-sang-bridges-tradition-and-modern-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333659/style-edit-how-hong-kong-jewellery-brand-chow-sang-sang-bridges-tradition-and-modern-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:00:25 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso For as long as many of us can remember, diamonds have been coveted for their monetary and sentimental value as much as for their inherent mystery. Take the epic 1997 film Titanic with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, where a team of treasure hunters searches amid the wreckage of the titular doomed ship for the Heart of the Ocean, a fictional diamond that symbolises the bond between the film’s protagonists, Rose and Jack. It’s a timeless love story that encapsulates our forever fascination... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333658/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-launches-discover-diamond-art-and-science-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333658/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-launches-discover-diamond-art-and-science-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:00:20 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney A gold chain necklace, which was once believed to be a symbol of status, power and wealth, belongs to the same category as a pair of hoop earrings, a cocktail ring and a dainty bracelet – they are all classic jewellery pieces that can (and should) be worn as part of your everyday look. Here are some of the ones on our wish list. Roxanne First 80s necklace Shay Flat Cable Link necklace Pomellato Iconica necklace Lito Araki necklace https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333556/4-gold-chain-necklaces-will-amp-your-outfit-pomellato-shay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333556/4-gold-chain-necklaces-will-amp-your-outfit-pomellato-shay?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre This season, leading jewellers are reimagining modern adornment. Creativity takes centre stage with fresh designs from brands like Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels. Meanwhile, Collina Strada collaborates with Awe Inspired as Prada releases colourful gems, and Chanel’s classic couture braid is reinvented as jewellery. Collina Strada New York-based fashion label Collina Strada, helmed by designer Hillary Taymour, and jewellery label Awe Inspired have joined forces for a series of striking pieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333512/7-most-creative-new-jewellery-drops-stray-kids-bang-chan-fendi-chanel-and-prada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333512/7-most-creative-new-jewellery-drops-stray-kids-bang-chan-fendi-chanel-and-prada?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre It’s been almost two years since Catherine Rénier was appointed CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels after a successful stint as CEO at watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre. She couldn’t have joined at a better time for the jewellery maison. Established in 1906 in Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the most respected names in high jewellery – but don’t let its long history fool you. Over the years, the prestigious house has maintained its relevance among younger generations thanks to the success of its fine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The holiday season is just around the corner – the time of year to show how much you care. With a little help from the big man in the red suit, wishes come true – and nothing summons up a little sparkling festive wish fulfilment more than the finest diamonds. This year, if you’re looking for diamonds that will really turn heads, you need to turn to the experts. For the past 65 years, the renowned house of Graff has been the company that knows diamonds like no other, with an unmatched expertise... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332756/style-edit-graffs-seasonal-i-wish-campaign-offers-spectacular-high-jewellery-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332756/style-edit-graffs-seasonal-i-wish-campaign-offers-spectacular-high-jewellery-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:00:23 +0000 Daniel Ren Daniel Ren Chinese fine jeweller V Muse plans to open its first store next year in Shanghai, taking a substantial step forward in tapping wealthy consumers’ rising ardour for art and treasure. Aiming to build itself into a luxury house on par with international big names such as Van Cleef & Arpels, V Muse is ready to offer its first products to customers after eight years of preparation, according to co-founder Alex Fan. “With a store, we will not only have a house to trade jewellery, but also a place to... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3332985/chinese-jewellery-firm-v-muse-aims-rival-international-names-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3332985/chinese-jewellery-firm-v-muse-aims-rival-international-names-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:30:12 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long clinched Olympic gold in Paris last summer, it wasn’t only his swordsmanship that caught attention. Around his wrist gleamed Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Vintage Alhambra bracelet – a yellow gold piece featuring five four-leaf clover motifs in red carnelian, with the four-leaf clover and the colour red long associated with good luck and courage. As photos of his victory circulated, so did close-ups of his jewellery, which also featured Cartier’s Love bangle and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Wilson Lau Wilson Lau Market resilience was on full display at Hong Kong’s autumn live jewellery auctions, with leading auction houses reporting enthusiastic paddle activity and strong results. Successes were widely attributed to the exceptional quality of lots on offer as well as meticulously curated catalogues that appealed to collectors. The recent strong sales have continued the momentum from this year’s spring auctions as well as those of autumn 2024. Overall, auction performance over the past two years has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332445/record-sales-hong-kongs-autumn-jewellery-auctions-sothebys-and-christies-phillips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332445/record-sales-hong-kongs-autumn-jewellery-auctions-sothebys-and-christies-phillips?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Reuters Reuters The audacious daytime robbery of historical jewels worth US$102 million from the Paris Louvre museum last month was executed by petty criminals rather than professionals from the world of organised crime, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday. On a Sunday morning two weeks ago, two men parked a movers’ lift outside the Louvre, rode up to the second storey, smashed a window, cracked open display cases with angle grinders, and then fled on the back of scooters driven by two accomplices in a heist... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3331255/louvre-heist-work-petty-criminals-not-organised-crime-paris-prosecutor-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3331255/louvre-heist-work-petty-criminals-not-organised-crime-paris-prosecutor-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:34:22 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Jewellery design’s latest shift isn’t about bigger stones or brighter sparkle. It’s about leaving gems exactly as they were when they were prised from the ground. Unpolished, rough stones are being used in a growing number of high and fine jewellery collections. Once seen as merely the starting point of finished gems, they’re now prized for their texture, irregular shapes and raw beauty. This resurgence is nowhere more visible than at diamond specialist De Beers. Established in 2001 as the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330480/why-rough-uncut-gemstones-are-feted-their-raw-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330480/why-rough-uncut-gemstones-are-feted-their-raw-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre This season, renowned maisons and designers unveil jewellery collections that blend heritage craftsmanship with contemporary artistry – from Van Cleef & Arpels’ vibrant fruit-inspired motifs and Yutai’s daring gemstone fusions, to Cartier and Tiffany & Co.’s fresh reinterpretations of beloved brand icons and timeless classics. Van Cleef & Arpels The Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Myrtille and Framboise watches from luxury jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels combine the brand’s signature... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330193/4-seasons-most-eye-catching-watch-and-jewellery-drops-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330193/4-seasons-most-eye-catching-watch-and-jewellery-drops-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:15:13 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse French authorities have detained two of the suspected robbers believed to have stolen precious crown jewels from the Louvre in a museum heist that stunned the world, officials said on Sunday. A swarm of investigators had been mobilised to track down the thieves who robbed the famous museum in broad daylight on October 19, making off with jewellery worth an estimated US$102 million in just a few minutes. The two suspects were known to the police for committing thefts, a source close to the case... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3330387/investigators-arrest-two-suspects-louvre-jewel-heist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3330387/investigators-arrest-two-suspects-louvre-jewel-heist?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:23:52 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li At the newly opened Laopu Gold store in Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, it was quiet on a weekday afternoon. The barriers at the entrance, the spacious lounge and private rooms inside all exude the luxury image the brand aspires to project. A few days ago, long queues were seen before the shop’s opening, with some arriving hours earlier to secure a chance to buy gold jewellery at a discount as part of its inaugural promotion. The Beijing-based jeweller has defied China’s sluggish consumption trend, in... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:30:21 +0000