https://www.scmp.com/rss/514543/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 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 Annie Darling Annie Darling Once reserved for fitness fanatics and Silicon Valley insiders, wearable tech is entering a new era – one of precious metals and exquisite craftsmanship. Smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward essential, merging high design with intelligent functionality. As the boundaries between style and innovation continue to blur, the luxury world is paying close attention, rethinking what adornment can offer beyond beauty alone. Today’s upscale pieces aren’t just decorative – they’re practical,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3315641/continued-rise-luxury-smart-jewellery-gucci-hermes-tag-heuer-vertu-and-other-brands-are-combining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3315641/continued-rise-luxury-smart-jewellery-gucci-hermes-tag-heuer-vertu-and-other-brands-are-combining?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:10 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling There’s a quiet fascination to high-end jewellery designs – a hypnotic beauty, where clean lines and sleek surfaces exude a serene elegance. Yet, it’s within these subtle details that true stories unfold. Hidden mechanisms, exquisitely constructed, invite interaction: a gold bracelet that unveils secret compartments and intricate scenes; a minimalist ring that unfurls into a decadent cascade of dazzling diamonds. These creations transcend mere adornment – they transform, engaging wearers in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3311916/jewellery-hidden-meaning-secret-details-woven-designs-pieces-gubelin-annoushka-and-kia-schwan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3311916/jewellery-hidden-meaning-secret-details-woven-designs-pieces-gubelin-annoushka-and-kia-schwan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 May 2025 04:06:40 +0000 Famous for its hand-finished charm bracelets, fashion jeweller Pandora sells more than 100 million pieces in more than 100 countries annually. This makes the Danish chain the world’s biggest jewellery brand by products sold: a spectacular feat that renders even the most historic houses green with envy. So when Pandora declared in January that it will now only use recycled gold and silver – in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and address other environmental concerns related to mining – the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267984/sustainable-shimmer-brands-pandora-tiffany-co-are-switching-recycled-gold-and-silver-while-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267984/sustainable-shimmer-brands-pandora-tiffany-co-are-switching-recycled-gold-and-silver-while-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2024 04:00:11 +0000 Breaking news: semi-precious gems are back in fashion. Colourful hard stones including lapis lazuli, malachite and tiger’s eye have long been sought after for their natural beauty and affordability – especially when compared to diamonds, which are set to spike in price thanks to a surge in demand against tight supply. There is a certain thrill that comes from owning something that’s centuries old and from a far-flung destination, prompting jewellers to rethink these overlooked treasures – often... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267214/will-semi-precious-gems-become-more-popular-diamonds-luxury-brands-look-affordable-stones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3267214/will-semi-precious-gems-become-more-popular-diamonds-luxury-brands-look-affordable-stones?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:00:10 +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 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 Ever since spring-powered clocks were developed in 15th century Europe, watchmakers have strived to advance the science behind haute horlogerie. First, the mainspring was brainstormed as a mechanism for powering a clock. This apparatus stopped the cracking and weakening of a timepiece’s movement so it could withstand numerous cycles. Next came the balance wheel, which ensures that movements are able to keep regular time, invented in the mid-17th century by Dutch mathematician and all-round... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3212482/how-nanotechnology-breaking-boundaries-luxury-watches-hermes-incorporated-photolithography-technique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3212482/how-nanotechnology-breaking-boundaries-luxury-watches-hermes-incorporated-photolithography-technique?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:50:00 +0000 The second-hand watch market has never burned so hot. Demand has been skyrocketing thanks to millennials, with Deloitte reporting that 48 per cent of them say they are likely to buy a pre-owned model in the next 12 months. The same study suggested that the second-hand market could surge 75 per cent by 2030 to an eye-popping US$35 billion. The collectible luxury watch segment has been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic – just as life ground to a halt, interest in vintage timepieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205429/why-pre-owned-high-jewellery-watches-are-great-investment-van-cleef-arpels-timeless-designs-richard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205429/why-pre-owned-high-jewellery-watches-are-great-investment-van-cleef-arpels-timeless-designs-richard?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:11 +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 It is the big story of the moment. Boucheron has unveiled a capsule collection centred on a material produced from asbestos. Yes, you read that right. That poisonous fibre you’ve been warned to avoid for fear of death. Manufactured in a way that renders the notoriously hazardous substance entirely safe, Cofalit – an industrial by-product that is usually buried in roads, or just plain buried – has been used in the Jack de Boucheron Ultime line, ahead of the Kering-owned brand’s first-ever impact... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205059/how-high-jewellery-becoming-more-sustainable-and-ethical-through-unconventional-materials-tiffany?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3205059/how-high-jewellery-becoming-more-sustainable-and-ethical-through-unconventional-materials-tiffany?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:15 +0000 After a near-decade in the music business, singer Rosé is thinking about the next phase of her career. In a shoot captured by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, famed for snapping Kate Moss’ iconic Calvin Klein campaign in the 1990s, the K-pop superstar from girl group Blackpink is looking ahead, dressed in head-to-toe black and draped with Tiffany & Co’s swanky HardWear collection. “I’ve always loved wearing Tiffany jewellery. To be part of an iconic brand that has been part of my life for a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:00:10 +0000