https://www.scmp.com/rss/325644/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai Historically, titanium has been prized in watchmaking for its strength, corrosion resistance and extraordinary lightness – ever since its debut with Citizen’s X-8 Chronometer in 1970, followed a decade later by IWC’s collaboration with Porsche Design. For decades, the material was considered utilitarian, favoured for dive watches, chronographs and other performance-driven designs thanks to its ability to endure extremes. Today, however, that perception is evolving as brands experiment with its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3344846/how-matte-titanium-has-redefined-dress-watch-cartier-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3344846/how-matte-titanium-has-redefined-dress-watch-cartier-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +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 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin Visitors to Patek Philippe’s salon on Geneva’s luxurious Rue du Rhône in April could observe unique timepieces in the making at the brand’s métiers d’art exhibition. Watching the in-house artisan cutting wood with a foot-operated jigsaw into marquetry pieces depicting a Geneva Harbour scene from the 18th century was jaw-dropping – a display of the patience of a saint and the precision of a maestro. The artisan went on to explain that for one dome clock, he had cut 2,191 veneer parts of different... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Watch straps are as much about function as they are about form. They are an integral part of a watch’s construction and wear, and can also transform a design’s aesthetic through their build, texture and fit. The strap has always been crucial in the development of the wristwatch: its development is the reason why pocket watches and their chains are almost never seen in the wild any more. They are an integral part of the experience of wearing a watch, transforming a design’s aesthetic through its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon There is nothing like a celebrity engagement to spark huge curiosity in an engagement ring, and Travis Kelce knew exactly what his vintage-loving girlfriend Taylor Swift would like. The American football star popped the question with a massive old-mine-cut diamond in a bezel setting, with intricate hand engraving on the band’s shoulders. The approximately 10-carat custom-made ring was designed by Artifex Fine Jewelry’s Kindred Lubeck, a second-generation goldsmith originally from Florida. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3340440/antique-cut-diamonds-all-rage-taylor-swift-unveiled-her-engagement-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3340440/antique-cut-diamonds-all-rage-taylor-swift-unveiled-her-engagement-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:58:19 +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 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 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 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 Adulting can be tiring, so time spent reliving happy childhood memories is always comforting. And when nostalgia comes in the form of high jewellery, there’s something for both the inner child and the adult to appreciate. Embracing this theme, leading jewellery houses have reinterpreted childhood dreamscapes in sophisticated pieces that sparkle with whimsy and wit. Fruitful invention Cartier’s fresh 2024 take on its famous Tutti Frutti high jewellery collection is eye candy indeed. Tuttitutti... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3297143/how-these-jewels-release-inner-child-within-explore-collections-cartier-dior-tiffany-co-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3297143/how-these-jewels-release-inner-child-within-explore-collections-cartier-dior-tiffany-co-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:07 +0000 Much like swapping out floaty sundresses for cosy knits, jewellery boxes are also undergoing a seasonal shift – one that replaces summer’s shell necklaces, bright beads and iridescent pearls with autumnal accents leaning into an edgier aesthetic. While our wardrobe’s gear change is one that never fails to arrive with the turning of the leaves, jewellery designers’ penchant for experimenting with darker tones – think black diamonds, onyx, enamel and rhodium – is especially pronounced this season.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295789/allure-jet-black-jewellery-louis-vuitton-van-cleef-arpels-and-bulgari-and-independents-boochier-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295789/allure-jet-black-jewellery-louis-vuitton-van-cleef-arpels-and-bulgari-and-independents-boochier-have?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:00:11 +0000 Just as all yachts are boats, but not all boats are yachts, there are key distinctions separating true high jewellery timepieces from mere gem-set watches. In authentic high jewellery watches – also known by the francophone moniker of haute joaillerie timepieces – the watch represents a fusion of horological savoir faire and the finest jewellery craftsmanship. Here, each element is meticulously executed, with no compromises made on either side of the equation. Distinguishing true high jewellery... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295770/gold-standard-high-jewellery-watchmaking-cartier-bulgari-chopard-graff-and-piaget-set-bar-according?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295770/gold-standard-high-jewellery-watchmaking-cartier-bulgari-chopard-graff-and-piaget-set-bar-according?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:11 +0000 The history of jewellery in China is long and well documented, with pieces dating back as much as 3,000 years to the Shang dynasty that enmesh class, wealth, spirituality and superstition. While jewellery was originally designed with opulence in mind – for emperors, queens and governors to denote high status – the concept has evolved as it did elsewhere to provide accessible adornments for the masses too. “People want to wear something meaningful on their body,” said Noelle Chin, marketing lead... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295751/jewellery-inspired-traditional-chinese-designs-austy-lee-meilan-and-dawn-atelier-combine-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295751/jewellery-inspired-traditional-chinese-designs-austy-lee-meilan-and-dawn-atelier-combine-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:10 +0000 In September a cushion-shaped 5.44-carat Paraiba tourmaline ring flew past its US$60,000 upper estimate in auction at Bonhams New York to sell for US$533,900. This is bidding territory more commonly associated with fine diamonds, rubies and emeralds, but these neon-turquoise Paraiba tourmalines are now up there jostling with the world’s finest gemstones. Remarkably – unlike its peers, which have been accessible for millennia – the Paraiba tourmaline was only discovered in the late 1980s in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3294224/why-paraiba-tourmaline-jewellerys-rising-star-stealing-spotlight-traditional-gems-and-luxury-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3294224/why-paraiba-tourmaline-jewellerys-rising-star-stealing-spotlight-traditional-gems-and-luxury-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:00:19 +0000 Professional colour analysis is the process of understanding your personal colour season – whether it be spring, summer, autumn or winter – to enhance your features through personal styling. It’s a concept that has been trending in Korea since 2022, and continues to be popular on social media today. When considering this method of styling, clothing and make-up colours first come to mind, but jewellery can have an impact too. From the types of metal and materials used, to the stones and gems... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3293727/colour-analysis-jewellery-blackpinks-rose-zendaya-anne-hathaway-priyanka-chopra-jonas-and-song-hye?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3293727/colour-analysis-jewellery-blackpinks-rose-zendaya-anne-hathaway-priyanka-chopra-jonas-and-song-hye?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:13 +0000 Considered one of the most creative eras in design, the art deco period gave rise to jewellery that was characterised by its symmetry, bold lines and geometric patterns. Coupled with the use of strong colours, be it through gems, enamel or lacquer, jewellery from this period was instantly recognisable and often elaborate. Since art deco’s rise in the 1920s, its aesthetics have become more niche. Starting in the 1950s, jewellery designers began gravitating towards more organic shapes or sculpted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3291102/how-luxe-jewellery-maisons-are-embracing-geometric-motifs-chaumet-chopard-ronald-abram-and-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3291102/how-luxe-jewellery-maisons-are-embracing-geometric-motifs-chaumet-chopard-ronald-abram-and-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:07 +0000 Craft specialists are indispensable to the world’s luxury jewellery brands but their traditional skills in translating a designer’s idea into a jewelled masterpiece are disappearing. Different skills are required, each with its own specialist, to turn a design into reality – from the sculpting and casting of the gold to the stone setting and polishing. Jewels may require goldsmiths with extra skills like forming the fine filigree work seen in Dolce & Gabbana’s alta gioielleria; engravers such as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3290486/how-jewellery-brands-are-helping-preserve-traditional-crafts-dior-and-van-cleef-arpels-buccellati?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3290486/how-jewellery-brands-are-helping-preserve-traditional-crafts-dior-and-van-cleef-arpels-buccellati?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:00:09 +0000 High jewellery is most often brought out and worn during special or festive occasions, which means that in addition to being a work of art, each piece becomes associated with precious memories. And just as some occasions call for colourful, even flamboyant, outfits and others demand a more neutral, understated look, it pays to curate a collection balanced with loud, bold designs and well as quieter more subtle pieces. Opulence for auspicious occasions Any collection inspired by the city of Rome... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3289489/high-jewellery-all-occasions-how-balance-your-collection-bold-and-colourful-quiet-and-elegant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3289489/high-jewellery-all-occasions-how-balance-your-collection-bold-and-colourful-quiet-and-elegant?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:15:17 +0000 The glamorous antithesis of staid luxury steel sports watches, timepieces featuring stone dials – crafted from the likes of malachite, turquoise, carnelian and onyx – are experiencing a rock-solid resurgence. First rising to prominence in the 1960s and 70s, these unique and vibrant dials are proving popular, both in the vintage market and when adorning new releases from esteemed legacy manufacturers and leading independent watchmakers. Among the first Swiss manufacturers to embrace the artistry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288212/exotic-stone-dial-watches-are-staging-comeback-why-vintage-and-modern-models-piaget-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288212/exotic-stone-dial-watches-are-staging-comeback-why-vintage-and-modern-models-piaget-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:50:18 +0000 Resilience prevails in Hong Kong’s high-end jewellery market, as evidenced by robust demand at live auctions for collector-grade fancy coloured diamonds, coloured gemstones and signed pieces from coveted international brands. At Christie’s Hong Kong’s Magnificent Jewels auction late last month, paddles went up furiously for the star lot, The Oriental Sunrise earrings, which eventually fetched HK$62.02 million. The earrings are set with a pair of 12.20-carat and 11.96-carat fancy vivid... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287539/sothebys-phillips-and-christies-autumn-auctions-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287539/sothebys-phillips-and-christies-autumn-auctions-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:35 +0000 We all recall the friendship bracelets that dominated playgrounds in the early 2000s. Cubic alphabet beads, spelling everything from names to declarations of BFF status and spaced between colourful plastic beads, were the epitome of cool for teens. They were also must-haves for rave party kids in the 1990s who dubbed them “Kandi”. These bracelets and necklaces were creative expressions of style and belonging. Whether thoughtfully colour-matched or randomly looped through a shoelace; they were... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3286243/how-colourful-y2k-beaded-jewellery-making-luxe-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3286243/how-colourful-y2k-beaded-jewellery-making-luxe-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:10 +0000 Do you want ice with that? New York jeweller Jacob & Co. is one of the go-to brands for iced-out watches, as could be seen in June when Rihanna wore the 47mm Jacob & Co. Brilliant Flying Tourbillon watch choker. But did you know that bejewelled watches are arguably the oldest horological trend there is? One of history’s first-known wristwatches, gifted to Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, was held in place by an armlet garnished with diamonds and pearls. Here Style weights up eight more blinging jewel... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3252575/8-jewellery-watches-guaranteed-turn-heads-celebs-rihanna-michelle-yeoh-are-bringing-bling-add-your?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3252575/8-jewellery-watches-guaranteed-turn-heads-celebs-rihanna-michelle-yeoh-are-bringing-bling-add-your?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:21 +0000 We’re officially in the future, with the jewellery industry the latest to be shaken up by robots that are creating pieces that might not touch a human hand before they are worn for the first time. While the benefits of automation are significant, including cutting down on production costs and saving time, there are questions as to whether robots can truly replace the human touch needed for the most high-quality pieces. Vintage jewellery is having a viral moment – thanks to Taylor Swift Still, as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3248632/how-robots-are-changing-world-high-jewellery-reducing-production-costs-creating-daring-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3248632/how-robots-are-changing-world-high-jewellery-reducing-production-costs-creating-daring-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:19 +0000 Quiet luxury has become the defining fashion trend of 2023, and while the concept is offering a tranquil touch to how people approach their personal style, this doesn’t mean there isn’t a time and place for the bold and colourful. Just as sunshine-yellow summer dresses and bright-pink jumpsuits can exist alongside a wardrobe of beige and cream cashmere separates, for those days when you want something more dramatic, the same can be said for statement-making jewellery on days when you want to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3247215/maximum-impact-how-bold-and-colourful-high-jewellery-brightening-season-brands-louis-vuitton-gucci?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3247215/maximum-impact-how-bold-and-colourful-high-jewellery-brightening-season-brands-louis-vuitton-gucci?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:00:20 +0000 Black onyx and mother-of-pearl in an angular white gold setting, sparkling spheres covered with white or black diamonds or – if you really want to stand out – enamelled parrots, frogs or skiing ice bears. The diverse cast of Ronald Abram’s attention-grabbing cufflinks – easily combined with House of Abram’s angular-cut diamond rings – are catering for a growing number of men who enhance their appearance with glittering jewels. And why not? In ancient history, men were more adorned than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3246956/men-wearing-womens-jewellery-harry-styles-and-marc-jacobs-were-rocking-pearls-years-ago-and-now-g?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3246956/men-wearing-womens-jewellery-harry-styles-and-marc-jacobs-were-rocking-pearls-years-ago-and-now-g?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:22 +0000 In recent times, high jewellery designs have been driven by a growing desire for downplayed luxury – illusive “if you know, you know” pieces that pair well with wardrobe staples. This low-key approach to accessorising has been gaining traction for years, fuelled by demands for a more pared-down aesthetic that better represents the times we live in. From the signature toile brossée fabric that comfortably secures Cartier’s Baignoire on the wrist, to Tiffany & Co.’s sleek and sophisticated T... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245849/high-jewellery-2024-trends-products-and-predictions-you-should-know-classy-pearls-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245849/high-jewellery-2024-trends-products-and-predictions-you-should-know-classy-pearls-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:18 +0000 Life has long imitated art, but in the realm of high jewellery, the reverse is equally true. For decades, the world’s most beautiful natural wonders have inspired high jewellery designs, from vibrant floral blooms to striking exotic animals. But the jewels themselves can lend inspiration to designs as well. “We find inspiration for our high jewellery in the stones themselves,” explains Jonathan Abram, brand director at Ronald Abram. He describes the jeweller as a “stone-led design house” that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245811/top-high-jewellery-maisons-cant-shake-their-fascination-nature-guccis-four-seasons-and-graffs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245811/top-high-jewellery-maisons-cant-shake-their-fascination-nature-guccis-four-seasons-and-graffs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Dec 2023 08:00:14 +0000 Fashion typically operates in 20-year cycles. That’s why, in the 1990s, Tom Ford was so successful with reviving disco style, and why, in the present day, we’re seeing a renaissance of trends from the Y2K era of the early 2000s – think glitzy minidresses, low-rise boot-cut denim, and midriff-bearing crop-tops. Things move a little more slowly in the world of jewellery. In this rarefied realm, the retro focus is just now beginning to fall on the 1980s – at least, if the latest collection from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245736/how-high-jewellery-designers-fell-retro-culture-coco-chanels-30s-jazz-age-collection-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245736/how-high-jewellery-designers-fell-retro-culture-coco-chanels-30s-jazz-age-collection-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:13 +0000 High jewellery that can be worn in various ways can feel like a gift that keeps on giving, different options providing fresh ways to wear a piece according to your outfit and mood. In the high jewellery collections launched throughout 2023, there have been many ingeniously versatile pieces. Prime examples can be found in De Beers’ 46-piece Metamorphosis, a collection that conveys nature’s evolution as the seasons change. De Beers launched Chapter 1 in January 2023, following it up with Chapter 2... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245721/modular-jewellery-future-fashion-chanel-boucheron-chaumet-and-de-beers-all-unveiled-ingenious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245721/modular-jewellery-future-fashion-chanel-boucheron-chaumet-and-de-beers-all-unveiled-ingenious?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:17 +0000 Unexpected pairings, cinched waists and exaggerated silhouettes dominated the spring/summer 2024 collections unveiled this autumn, often accompanied by a muted colour palette that combines olive with caramel and butter yellow with cherry red. Impeccably tailored trouser suits triumphed at Saint Laurent, while cut-out party dresses delighted at Valentino. The tone was set back in June, when Jacquemus presented a sophisticated selection of all-white during a jam-packed showcase at Versailles. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245628/what-do-princess-diana-and-kendall-jenner-have-common-chokers-how-neck-jewellery-evolved-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245628/what-do-princess-diana-and-kendall-jenner-have-common-chokers-how-neck-jewellery-evolved-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:00:17 +0000 There’s a time and a place for understated accessories, but high jewellery offers an alternative: the chance to make a statement. “More than ever, jewellery is a way of making a statement about your personal style,” says Céline Assimon, CEO of De Beers Jewellers. And how to shout that the loudest? “When you wear a diamond cuff – unlike when you wear earrings or a necklace – you can see it on your wrist. You can touch it and feel its power and protection,” she adds. “Cuff creations have indeed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245600/cuffs-bracelets-and-bangles-offer-maximalist-style-statement-high-jewellery-artists-de-beers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245600/cuffs-bracelets-and-bangles-offer-maximalist-style-statement-high-jewellery-artists-de-beers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:17 +0000 Earrings are having their moment in the sun in 2023, with high jewellery brands unveiling stunning creations that dare to steal collectors’ attention away from evergreen rings, bracelets and even necklaces. From cascading designs to ear cuffs, the pieces from this year’s big collections are setting trends, introducing bold new works of art that might even turn heads. There is seemingly no limit to what high jewellery artisans can create with white gold and precious stones, and the experts at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245590/nature-inspired-high-jewellery-earrings-stole-spotlight-2023-tweed-de-chanels-tribute-scotland-diors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245590/nature-inspired-high-jewellery-earrings-stole-spotlight-2023-tweed-de-chanels-tribute-scotland-diors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:09 +0000 The prices of gold, silver and platinum may all be beginning to enjoy tailwinds due to weakening global economic growth, stabilising rate hikes, geopolitical tensions and growing industrial demand, according to the World Bank. In September, the bank’s precious metals index hit 146.6. “Wars remind us how connected all countries and markets are – the familiar globalisation that has allowed our economies to develop strongly by taking advantage of demand from external markets also means that they’re... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245555/why-silver-and-gold-may-still-be-safest-investment-there-high-jewellery-houses-van-cleef-arpels-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245555/why-silver-and-gold-may-still-be-safest-investment-there-high-jewellery-houses-van-cleef-arpels-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:00:19 +0000 As the global search intensifies for luxury products that are more socially and environmentally conscious, the time is ripe for precious gems grown in the laboratory to take off. The market for lab-created diamonds is expected to grow at 5 per cent per year from 2022 to 2030, led by China and the US, according to a recent report. “The synthetic diamond industry has successfully tapped into markets where consumers are especially price sensitive, significantly affecting the US bridal market,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245545/would-you-wear-lab-grown-diamond-your-engagement-ring-china-fuels-demand-cheaper-artificial-gems-gen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245545/would-you-wear-lab-grown-diamond-your-engagement-ring-china-fuels-demand-cheaper-artificial-gems-gen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:00:20 +0000 It goes without saying that jewellery is more often than not a sentimental gift or purchase: a sign of love or devotion, or bought to commemorate a significant milestone. But how about when you want to take the gesture up a notch? Enter super-personalised jewellery. Of course this, too, is nothing new. In the Victorian era, jewellery made with locks of hair taken from a beloved was a treasured gift for occasions such as a betrothal or the birth of a baby, as well as to provide comfort to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245040/emily-ratajkowskis-name-necklace-son-sylvester-sparking-personalised-jewellery-trend-show-your-true?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3245040/emily-ratajkowskis-name-necklace-son-sylvester-sparking-personalised-jewellery-trend-show-your-true?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:09 +0000 Jewellery artist Cindy Chao in September staged an exhibition at the Long Museum in Shanghai devoted to just one jewel. The displays shed light on Chao’s epic five-year creative process that culminated in the exquisite Amour Butterfly Brooch that marks the 10th annual creation in her Black Label Masterpieces series. Made for client friends, a couple, the butterfly features an elongated type IIa marquise-cut diamond set into ox horn, with two large Colombian emeralds and numerous diamonds in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3241781/michelle-yeoh-loves-high-jewellery-brooches-and-so-do-men-sothebys-cindy-chaos-single-piece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3241781/michelle-yeoh-loves-high-jewellery-brooches-and-so-do-men-sothebys-cindy-chaos-single-piece?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:00:07 +0000 This autumn’s jewellery auction season has been dominated by colourful gemstones, with the lots capturing the most interest often dazzling in impressively vibrant hues. The palpable excitement at October’s live auctions here in Hong Kong reflects confidence among connoisseurs in the investment value of top-grade gems, particularly diamonds in natural fancy colours. The high prices achieved by these rare gems underscore the resilience of the upper echelon of the jewellery market. At Sotheby’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3239635/why-investors-are-going-crazy-coloured-stones-2023-jadeite-pink-and-blue-diamonds-are-trending-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3239635/why-investors-are-going-crazy-coloured-stones-2023-jadeite-pink-and-blue-diamonds-are-trending-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:19 +0000 The luxury jewellery industry may most often celebrate the continued use of time-honoured craftsmanship, but 3D design and printing technologies are becoming commonplace too. Boucheron’s forward-thinking Contemplation collection, for example, included an extraordinary necklace that used a mathematical algorithm to suspend diamonds in a cloudlike structure. Contemplation was followed by the maison’s rainbow-inspired Holographique line, influenced by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205435/3d-printing-next-big-thing-high-jewellery-tiffany-co-lvmh-owned-bulgari-boucheron-and-boghossian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205435/3d-printing-next-big-thing-high-jewellery-tiffany-co-lvmh-owned-bulgari-boucheron-and-boghossian?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:48:40 +0000 New jewellery pieces start out as personal treasures, chosen for personal reasons. Only certain of them may they be passed down to the next generation, having become especially loved or meaningful. But while a prospective heirloom doesn’t have to be a high jewellery item for it be cherished, it can be a savvy move to see a piece also as an asset to invest in for the next generation. “If something is to be considered an heirloom, it should possess sentimental value, the actual value is less... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204945/how-choose-jewellery-pass-next-generation-rarity-sentimental-value-and-provenance-are-important?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204945/how-choose-jewellery-pass-next-generation-rarity-sentimental-value-and-provenance-are-important?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:00:13 +0000 If you own luxury jewellery, chances are you have a signature piece – an Alhambra necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels, a Cartier Love bangle or a Trinity ring – and brands are careful to keep freshening up these icons for the next generation. The panther has been Cartier’s spirit animal for close to a century. Over the years, Cartier has captured the feline in various poses using gold and an array of precious stones. One of the most iconic pieces of panther jewellery from the house was a brooch... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204931/how-most-iconic-jewellery-brands-reinvent-signature-pieces-chanels-new-lion-necklace-and-cartiers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204931/how-most-iconic-jewellery-brands-reinvent-signature-pieces-chanels-new-lion-necklace-and-cartiers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:00:11 +0000 Couture is an endless source of inspiration for jewellery designers: beautiful laces, feminine bows, drapery and sassy fringes that bring lots of movement to a jewel are as integral a part of the designers’ language as the natural world. Unsurprisingly, it is the heritage that plays a key influence on the high jewellery collections from couture maisons Dior and Chanel, especially for Victoire de Castellane, director of Dior Joaillerie. In her last few high jewellery collections, she explored... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204781/how-haute-couture-inspiring-new-high-jewellery-collections-dior-and-chanel-van-cleef-arpels-legends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204781/how-haute-couture-inspiring-new-high-jewellery-collections-dior-and-chanel-van-cleef-arpels-legends?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:00:09 +0000 Oval-, pear- or square-cut gems seem clear enough, but what would you expect from a trilliant, trapezoid or tapered baguette cut? These are just three of the lesser-known treatments being applied to stones by designers looking to amp up and differentiate their work. High jewellery collections unveiled during the summer revealed plenty of familiar shapes. But we also saw a revival for the vintage marquise, a cut that dates back to the 18th century, with a beautiful elliptical shape and less... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204371/bored-oval-and-pear-shaped-diamonds-high-jewellery-houses-cartier-and-chaumet-are-going-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204371/bored-oval-and-pear-shaped-diamonds-high-jewellery-houses-cartier-and-chaumet-are-going-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:00:11 +0000 For centuries, the crafting of jewellery has remained consistent. The wooden work bench with the leather pouch to catch a straying gemstone and the various specialist tools would be as familiar to a Renaissance or Georgian-era jeweller as they are to someone working in the ateliers of Place Vendôme today. Similarly, the gemstones themselves are the same, but when it comes to other materials used, there’s a quiet technical revolution going on in the use of new metal alloys, colourful coatings and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3203800/gold-getting-old-how-high-jewellers-fell-cheaper-metals-and-bolder-colours-titanium-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3203800/gold-getting-old-how-high-jewellers-fell-cheaper-metals-and-bolder-colours-titanium-chopard-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:45:08 +0000 Pink diamonds have long been associated with love, romance and femininity. This, plus their great rarity, has given them revered status in the world of fancy coloured diamonds – just consider the flurry of bids from around the world when one appeared at auction in Hong Kong this autumn. It didn’t hurt that it was the Williamson Pink Star, “one of the purest, pinkest diamonds”, according to Sotheby’s. The 11.15-carat stone fetched an eye-watering US$57.7 million in October. But no one seemed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201704/why-are-pink-diamonds-so-popular-multimillion-dollar-sales-sothebys-williamson-pink-star-and-harry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201704/why-are-pink-diamonds-so-popular-multimillion-dollar-sales-sothebys-williamson-pink-star-and-harry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:00:14 +0000 David Ho David Ho In October, a bidding frenzy at Sotheby’s Hong Kong saw one of the purest and most saturated pink diamonds in the world sell for a price of US$57.7 million (HK$453.2 million). The well-attended live auction for the 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star set a record price per carat for any diamond or gemstone at auction, according to Sotheby’s. It is also the second most valuable jewel or gemstone ever sold at an auction. “Coloured diamonds continue to see a robust performance this year due to their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201657/what-hong-kongs-jewellery-investment-outlook-2023-williamson-pink-star-and-de-beers-blue-sold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201657/what-hong-kongs-jewellery-investment-outlook-2023-williamson-pink-star-and-de-beers-blue-sold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:27:07 +0000 Hollywood is awash with glitz and glamour, only heightened by the ornate high jewellery with its dazzling diamonds and other precious gemstones. Perhaps the most famous association between the silver screen and the world of high jewellery was established in 1961 with the release of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey Hepburn wore the now-iconic Tiffany Diamond in the film’s promotional images, the 128.54-carat yellow diamond set into a necklace. Hepburn is one of just four women to have worn the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201389/how-high-jewellery-became-permanent-fixture-hollywood-beyonce-and-lady-gaga-have-worn-audrey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3201389/how-high-jewellery-became-permanent-fixture-hollywood-beyonce-and-lady-gaga-have-worn-audrey?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:19:42 +0000 Crown jewels are the pinnacle of craftsmanship and the maisons lucky enough to be commissioned to create new wonders delve deep into their archives for sufficiently glorious inspiration. “The Windsor motif is a repeated pattern of round and geometric diamonds, which is seen in several of our signature collections, including Albemarle and Fanfare,” said Sara Prentice, creative director of Garrard. The motif, she added, was inspired by the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, one of the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200822/inside-history-between-crown-jewels-and-luxury-brands-queen-elizabeth-and-princess-diana-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200822/inside-history-between-crown-jewels-and-luxury-brands-queen-elizabeth-and-princess-diana-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:15 +0000