https://www.scmp.com/rss/517741/feed The latest news on Boucheron, luxury jewellery and watch house, including fashion news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To this day, beloved Parisian luxury jeweller Boucheron continues to be driven by the spirit of the man who established the company over 160 years ago. Frédéric Boucheron was a trailblazer who reimagined the role of jewellery. Now, four historical pieces that exemplify his commitment to innovation have been reborn. An ode by Boucheron’s current creative director Claire Choisne dedicated to its founder, Nom: Boucheron Prénom: Frédéric is the latest of the maison’s Histoire de Style collections,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343461/style-edit-boucheron-salutes-its-founder-reimagining-4-historic-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343461/style-edit-boucheron-salutes-its-founder-reimagining-4-historic-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:17 +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 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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter This year Boucheron revisits one of its most enduring motifs with Flèche, a new collection of eight diamond pieces that reimagine the arrow in both literal and figurative form. Under creative director Claire Choisne, the maison distils over 160 years of design heritage into a contemporary language that’s precise, monochrome and free from excess. The arrow first appeared in Boucheron’s creations way back in the 1860s. Across the decades, the motif has adapted to fit changing styles – adorned... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3326684/style-edit-boucherons-new-fleche-collection-diamond-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3326684/style-edit-boucherons-new-fleche-collection-diamond-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, best known for her roles in the 2024 summer blockbuster Twisters and the hit television series Normal People, has just been named Boucheron’s latest brand ambassador. “I love the way Boucheron blends bold creativity with a strong sense of heritage,” Edgar-Jones said in an interview with the brand ahead of the announcement. “It’s also inspiring to see two visionary women, [CEO] Hélène Poulit-Duquesne and [creative director] Claire Choisne, leading the charge,”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3323986/boucherons-new-brand-ambassador-daisy-edgar-jones-jewellery-piece-she-cant-part?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3323986/boucherons-new-brand-ambassador-daisy-edgar-jones-jewellery-piece-she-cant-part?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney The tones may be muted but these Fendi silhouettes, from a house that this year turned 100, are guaranteed to sing in any setting. Then add these Boucheron jewellery pieces to turn the volume up another notch. PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO FREDA STYLING JOANNE M. KENNEDY MAKE-UP ANNA SADAMORI USING LAURA MERCIER HAIR SIMON CHOSSIER NAILS DELPHINE AÏSSI FASHION ASSISTANT AMÉLIE RICHART FASHION & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT CLAUDIA JULIA SCHERGEN DIGITAL & LIGHTING ASSISTANT FRANÇOIS MAGNOSI CASTING... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3320152/style-shoot-timeless-fendi-fashions-topped-boucheron-quatre-collection-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3320152/style-shoot-timeless-fendi-fashions-topped-boucheron-quatre-collection-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre This season’s jewellery brings a mix of creativity and storytelling, from the Oscar statuette look inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel to the bee- and honeycomb-inspired Bee de Chaumet collection. Meanwhile, Messika and Boucheron show their technical chops with a fresh, modern take on some of their most classic designs. Nadine Ghosn, on the other hand, has very much gone in the opposite direction: turning everyday essentials into jewellery, even fashioning items of dental hygiene into desirable... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317207/5-jewellery-houses-showing-how-varied-inspiration-can-be-chanel-and-chaument-reference-iconic-forms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317207/5-jewellery-houses-showing-how-varied-inspiration-can-be-chanel-and-chaument-reference-iconic-forms?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Each year Boucheron creative director Claire Choisne is offered total freedom to push forward ideas of what high jewellery can be with the maison’s Carte Blanche collection. Founded in 1858 by the enterprising Frédéric Boucheron, the maison treasures modernity and new perspectives. Its pieces can resemble objets d’art and are unlike anything you will see elsewhere on Paris’ venerable Place Vendôme, where Boucheron remains the oldest jeweller still in operation. Following on from January’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316804/boucherons-creative-director-claire-choisne-unveils-impermanence-6-new-multipurpose-compositions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316804/boucherons-creative-director-claire-choisne-unveils-impermanence-6-new-multipurpose-compositions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:34 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Win big with branded bling from some of the most storied names in the business. Pick from his and her watches to set the tone, and build from there with earrings, charms and bracelets. 1. Boucheron Serpent Bohème Vintage range The rediscovery of a 1974 sautoir necklace with a flower pendant embellished with onyx and coral inspired Boucheron creative director Claire Choisne to come up with a fresh take on the piece. That necklace, part of the Serpent Bohème collection, became the starting point... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310454/ace-accessories-game-omega-and-jaeger-lecoultre-watches-and-jewellery-boucheron-and-tateossian-x?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310454/ace-accessories-game-omega-and-jaeger-lecoultre-watches-and-jewellery-boucheron-and-tateossian-x?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:07 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Flower motifs have existed in most civilisation’s fashion, jewellery, art and home decor for as long as humans have had the tools to create them. A signifier of the end of winter and the promise of more fruitful days to come, florals are inherently tied to the spring season and signify rebirth, as well as beauty, femininity, purity and sophistication. The ancient Greeks designed the Kritonios crown, an ornate golden wreath of intertwined narcissi, roses, myrtle and bindweed flowers; Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310316/maximalist-floral-jewellery-back-bad-bunny-cardi-b-and-aimee-lou-wood-sporting-dazzling-brooches-met?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310316/maximalist-floral-jewellery-back-bad-bunny-cardi-b-and-aimee-lou-wood-sporting-dazzling-brooches-met?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:16 +0000 For over a century, Boucheron has drawn inspiration from the natural world, but Untamed Nature, the maison’s latest Histoire de Style collection, takes this connection to an entirely new level. Under the creative vision of Claire Choisne, the maison revisits its founder Frédéric Boucheron’s deep connection to nature – not as something delicate or ornamental, but as something alive, untamed and ever-evolving. Staying true to heritage, the collection is crafted exclusively in white gold and white... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3299444/style-edit-boucherons-untamed-nature-creative-director-claire-choisnes-latest-histoire-de-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3299444/style-edit-boucherons-untamed-nature-creative-director-claire-choisnes-latest-histoire-de-style?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:00:10 +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 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 Jewellers have long been fascinated by the idea of turning ordinary objects into something precious. Think of Cartier’s nail in its Juste un Clou collection, or contemporary designers such as Nadine Ghosn with her viral Crayola collab bracelets. The same could be said for the trend of wearing watches – once simply a functional accessory – as pieces of jewellery. Taylor Swift and Rihanna this year helped usher in a new dawn for watches worn as glittering choker timepieces at major red carpet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3283904/what-makes-multifunctional-jewellery-piece-how-chanel-cartier-boucheron-and-van-cleef-arpels-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3283904/what-makes-multifunctional-jewellery-piece-how-chanel-cartier-boucheron-and-van-cleef-arpels-are?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:00:16 +0000 In the year that Boucheron celebrates the 20th anniversary of its iconic Quatre ring, it conjures a statement edition, embedded with cutting-edge technology and designed to be treasured for centuries to come. The Quatre 5D Memory ring is a timeless (literally) capsule creation that reflects with extraordinary brilliance the French luxury jeweller’s dual influences – historical authority melded with audacious innovation. Through an audio artwork cocooned within the mesmerising light of its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3282943/style-edit-eternity-boucherons-quatre-5d-memory-ring-embedded-data-can-endure-billions-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3282943/style-edit-eternity-boucherons-quatre-5d-memory-ring-embedded-data-can-endure-billions-years?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:00:11 +0000 A symbol of strength for 20 years, Boucheron’s Quatre jewellery collection began with a ring that grants all wearers the freedom to express their own individual style. It’s a band of power – or rather four bands coming together as one – and unlike Tolkien’s magical trio of rings bound in darkness, the French luxury jeweller ingeniously binds four of its historic codes in glorious, precious light. As Boucheron celebrates the 20th anniversary of a ring designed to represent everyone’s uniqueness,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3279992/style-edit-celebrating-20-years-boucherons-quatre-dazzling-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3279992/style-edit-celebrating-20-years-boucherons-quatre-dazzling-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:00:13 +0000 Paris is undoubtedly the spiritual home of jewellery, as this quartet of new releases from brands all founded in the city attests. Boucheron dates from the 19th century while Chaumet goes back to the 18th. The least well known, Mellerio, is in fact the oldest, with over 400 years of heritage behind it. While the youngster Chanel (born 1910) is of course best known as a fashion brand. Whatever lies in the past, each brand continues to show its relevance with creativity and craftsmanship in equal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3276582/4-jewellery-highlights-august-2024-chanels-novel-necklace-watch-headphones-hybrid-chaumet-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3276582/4-jewellery-highlights-august-2024-chanels-novel-necklace-watch-headphones-hybrid-chaumet-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:00:16 +0000 Need a gift for someone special? Read on for some inspiration whether you want a classic piece of big-name jewellery, striking homewares in collectible patterns or more of a novelty item that nevertheless has the right exclusive feel. 1. Louis Vuitton Les Gastons men’s jewellery Gaston-Louis Vuitton was the grandchild of the late Louis Vuitton, the trunk maker who founded the company that went on to become a global luxury powerhouse. Remembered as a renaissance man and an avid collector,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3255874/6-luxury-gifts-guaranteed-wow-louis-vuitton-and-boucheron-jewellery-classy-diptyque-scent-marimekkos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3255874/6-luxury-gifts-guaranteed-wow-louis-vuitton-and-boucheron-jewellery-classy-diptyque-scent-marimekkos?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:51 +0000 Since the autumn/winter 2023 shows, designers have been busy painting the runways red – not just with clothes, but with eye-popping jewellery too. At Ferragamo, designer Maximilian Davis matched his sleek all-black looks with chunky red resin collars, while Giorgio Armani chose vibrant rosettes to decorate statement earrings for his haute couture show. Reinforcing this trend is the fact that red is always in at this time of year with Asian buyers as we near the Lunar New Year, which falls in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3250392/dragon-bling-red-jewellery-trends-lunar-new-year-armani-van-cleef-arpels-bottega-veneta-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3250392/dragon-bling-red-jewellery-trends-lunar-new-year-armani-van-cleef-arpels-bottega-veneta-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:11 +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 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 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 While bejewelling the ears, wrists and fingers is often a priority when elevating everyday dressing, hair accessories offer a playful appeal that, when styled correctly, can be the hero of your seasonal wardrobe. Indeed, 2023 has seen a surging interest in hair accessories, spanning barrettes to bows to headbands, with everyone from Jennifer Lopez to White Lotus star Haley Lu Richardson balancing the trend on their head. It was Michelle Yeoh who helped put hair jewellery on the map this year... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3237793/how-hair-jewellery-took-red-carpet-spotlight-2023-michelle-yeoh-florence-pugh-and-janelle-monae?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3237793/how-hair-jewellery-took-red-carpet-spotlight-2023-michelle-yeoh-florence-pugh-and-janelle-monae?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:54 +0000 Back in 2020, when France was in lockdown, Claire Choisne, artistic director of Parisian jeweller Boucheron, was working on the 2023 collection. Amid the doom and gloom of those days, she set out to “bring joy to Place Vendôme”, the centre of jewellery making in the city. Founded in 1858, Boucheron has a long history, even providing jewellery to royalty, but Choisne has been shaking things up ever since she joined almost 12 years ago. “We’re the oldest and first jeweller on Place Vendôme – but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229452/how-boucherons-whimsical-new-high-jewellery-collection-carte-blanche-more-more-brings-joy-place?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229452/how-boucherons-whimsical-new-high-jewellery-collection-carte-blanche-more-more-brings-joy-place?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:18:03 +0000 A sentimental symbol that transcends time, knots have figured in Celtic artwork, and Egyptian, Greek and Roman jewellery. Much later, in the 19th century, sailors are said to have worn rope bracelets with love knots tied in them to continually remind them of their loved ones back home. 5 of the best watches at the Met Gala 2023, from Simu Liu to Michelle Yeoh The interlacing of knotted rope or metal clearly brings to mind the intricacies of human emotion – more than ample inspiration for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3222270/how-jewellery-knots-bring-meaning-well-beauty-brands-chanel-and-dior-tiffany-co-are-riffing-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3222270/how-jewellery-knots-bring-meaning-well-beauty-brands-chanel-and-dior-tiffany-co-are-riffing-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 May 2023 06:00:13 +0000 Amid great pageantry, King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday. At the climax of the ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury placed the historic St Edward’s Crown on the king’s head. The gold-framed crown, weighing nearly two kilograms on an ermine band and set with 444 coloured gemstones, was made in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II and was last worn in 1953 for the crowning of Queen Elizabeth. Queen Camilla was proclaimed with a modified... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3219749/coronation-jewellery-king-charles-and-queen-consort-camilla-were-crowned-while-adorned-historic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3219749/coronation-jewellery-king-charles-and-queen-consort-camilla-were-crowned-while-adorned-historic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 May 2023 05:21:11 +0000 For the biggest of occasions, when only a statement purchase will do, of course the historic French houses of Chaumet, Boucheron and Louis Vuitton have you covered. This season the latter’s Spirit collection gets to the core of what moves us, while Boucheron have been inspired by the spirit of the late Queen Elizabeth to quarry into their archives for a fitting way to remember her. For something more understated, not to mention more affordable, there’s Chaumet who have turned to K-pop royalty in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3216094/most-exciting-high-jewellery-news-april-2023-louis-vuittons-second-spirit-collection-and-boucherons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3216094/most-exciting-high-jewellery-news-april-2023-louis-vuittons-second-spirit-collection-and-boucherons?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:00:19 +0000 For centuries, royal women have wowed crowds with their jewellery on special occasions. And such sophisticated pieces are not only historically rich, but worth a fortune too. In fact, some of the world’s most expensive jewels are in the hands of its royal families, according to jewellery experts from Jewellery Box. Among them, the British royal family takes the crown, but which princess or queen has the most precious piece? 10. Empress Farah of Iran’s Harry Winston Noor-ol-Ain tiara – US$10.6... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211447/10-most-expensive-royal-jewellery-pieces-ranked-late-queen-elizabeths-cartier-and-grannys-chips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211447/10-most-expensive-royal-jewellery-pieces-ranked-late-queen-elizabeths-cartier-and-grannys-chips?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Feb 2023 21:00:10 +0000 Animals big and small have been a constant source of fascination for as long as we have been exercising our creativity. Unsurprisingly, then, high jewellery maisons too have turned to creatures of every kind for inspiration, trying to capture their essence in precious metals and gemstones. Here are some recent stand-outs from the most storied houses … 1. Chopard The Red Carpet Collection Maritime Exploration fish earrings feature glittering gemstone scales and a tail that showcases the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208948/5-high-jewellery-pieces-taking-inspiration-animals-nature-cartiers-dazzling-crocodile-and-zebra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208948/5-high-jewellery-pieces-taking-inspiration-animals-nature-cartiers-dazzling-crocodile-and-zebra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:00:08 +0000 This enigmatic gemstone has long been a symbol of love, hope and purity as it shimmers with different colours. STYLE takes a look at five high jewellery pieces – from bracelets to brooches – that place the stone front and centre. 1. Mikimoto Set in 18k white and yellow gold, this extravagant brooch of Akoya cultured pearls, opal, sapphire, garnet and diamond is inspired by the butterfly-patterned garments worn by the nobility during Japan’s Heian period. Price upon request. 2. Dior Inspired by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208601/5-colourful-opal-pieces-dior-gucci-and-more-high-jewellery-brands-showy-bracelets-brooches-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208601/5-colourful-opal-pieces-dior-gucci-and-more-high-jewellery-brands-showy-bracelets-brooches-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:30:14 +0000 As we prepare for the Lunar New Year, jewellery lovers are taking an either/or approach – keeping things minimal or pushing them to the max. Diamonds and gold – and in particular yellow and white gold – help with the latter approach, with jewellery designers offering ever more outlandish combinations to elevate almost any outfit. Take for example Boucheron, inspired by the elements of nature in its Carte Blanche Ailleurs collection, which brings to the fore the power of gold as well as a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3206715/5-biggest-gold-and-diamond-jewellery-trends-know-2023-colourful-enamel-pieces-dior-and-boochier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3206715/5-biggest-gold-and-diamond-jewellery-trends-know-2023-colourful-enamel-pieces-dior-and-boochier?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:16 +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 Ever since Bling Empire’s two most powerful women, Christine Chiu and Anna Shay, came face-to-face at the beginning of the series, the two have sparked a rivalry with their clashing personalities and differing opinions. The two fashionistas even once got into a debate about luxury jewellery houses Boucheron and Mellerio. While their rivalry continued in the latest season, the millionaire ladies did not share much screen time together as they did in the previous two seasons. But that doesn’t... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196391/christine-chiu-and-anna-shays-bling-empire-3-jewellery-compared-how-do-millionaire-style-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3196391/christine-chiu-and-anna-shays-bling-empire-3-jewellery-compared-how-do-millionaire-style-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:00:13 +0000 Tiaras were one of the most talked-about accessories at the recent Met Gala, where celebrities ranging from Blake Lively to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour were seen sporting them. Once typically worn as a sign of power and status, the significance of the piece has shifted over the years, with royal jewellers Garrard, Cartier and Boucheron creating versions for modern women. Sotheby’s jewels expert Uni Kim explained how tiaras have gone through many incarnations – with one legend claiming the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3180705/not-just-royals-queen-elizabeth-and-meghan-markle-don?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3180705/not-just-royals-queen-elizabeth-and-meghan-markle-don?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:24:15 +0000 Enhancing the versatility of high jewellery as well as revolutionising conventional beauty, numerous long-established houses – including Boucheron, Bulgari and Chaumet – have launched gender-fluid collections in recent years, contributing to the appeal of androgynous designs. Boucheron sought inspiration from its largest special order – commissioned by the maharaja of Patiala in 1928, who made quite an entrance at the store in Paris’ Place Vendôme, arriving with 40 servants carrying safes filled... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3179266/how-high-jewellery-brands-are-embracing-gender-fluid-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3179266/how-high-jewellery-brands-are-embracing-gender-fluid-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 May 2022 08:24:02 +0000 It’s high jewellery a gogo at the Cannes Film Festival this year, as the world’s biggest heritage brands showcase extravagant pieces on the world’s biggest stars. Storied European jewellery houses from Chaumet and Boucheron to Chanel and Cartier all jumped on the opportunity to adorn actors and celebrities in breathtaking designs from their latest high jewellery collections. The likes of Julianne Moore, Anne Hathaway and Julia Roberts got the chance to complement their outfits with jewellery... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178803/cannes-2022-film-festivals-best-high-jewellery-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178803/cannes-2022-film-festivals-best-high-jewellery-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 May 2022 09:26:39 +0000 When it comes to jewellery, some of us prefer dainty and classic options such as an understated string of pearls. However, if you’re looking for something that will stand out from the crowd and really make a statement, then these brooches will definitely grab everyone’s attention, from Cartier’s recreation of a regal panther to Buccellati’s whimsical flower interpretation. And if brooches are good enough for Queen Elizabeth, they’re good enough for us. 1. Cartier A much loved motif of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3177491/5-dazzling-diamond-brooches-channel-your-inner-royal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3177491/5-dazzling-diamond-brooches-channel-your-inner-royal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 May 2022 09:30:32 +0000 Since the #MeToo watershed broke in 2015, the ripples of change have been felt across our social landscape, with long-overdue efforts to promote gender equality and empower women kick-started in almost every field, and the watch and jewellery industry has made its own collective response. Brands today are actively thinking beyond gender – not merely in terms of product design and user appeal, but also in workforce and talent incubation. Today, it’s not enough to simply have bankable female... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3174737/how-luxury-watch-and-jewellery-houses-are-supporting-gender?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3174737/how-luxury-watch-and-jewellery-houses-are-supporting-gender?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:55:13 +0000 Born to an Australian dad and a Chinese-Korean mum, and raised in Taiwan, Hannah Quinlivan married the “King of Mando-pop” Jay Chou in a fairy tale wedding in 2015, and is currently pregnant with their third child. Despite her humble beginnings as an aspiring starlet and retail store worker, Quinlivan has proven time and again that she’s more than just another celebrity wife. Also known as Jen Wu and Kun Ling, the Taiwanese-Australian talent has already built an impressive resume and become a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165807/who-hannah-quinlivan-jay-chous-pregnant-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3165807/who-hannah-quinlivan-jay-chous-pregnant-taiwanese?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:56:17 +0000 In the early autumn, Russia held its first royal wedding since the Bolshevik Revolution when Rebecca Bettarini married Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and joined the Romanov dynasty. It was a magnificent occasion, with royal guests gathered in the splendid St. Isaac’s Cathedral in Saint Petersburg. The bride’s gown and its seven-metre train was by designer Reem Acra and her veil, embroidered with the Romanov family symbol of a two-headed eagle, was held in place by the 27-carat Lacis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3158919/why-are-wedding-tiaras-trending-again-meghan-markle-kate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3158919/why-are-wedding-tiaras-trending-again-meghan-markle-kate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:35:01 +0000 Celebrities like Zendaya have recently been spotted rocking gorgeous multicoloured jewels; with their kaleidoscopic hues dazzling from all angles, it’s not difficult to see why jewellers are featuring them in their collections. If you want to take the maximalist approach yourself, these gemstones are sure to keep the summer colours alive as we approach autumn. Emmys red carpet: 13 weird and wonderful looks Boucheron While the body of the ring is studded with diamonds, the Prisme is named for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3149560/channel-zendaya-hopping-dramatic-colourful-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3149560/channel-zendaya-hopping-dramatic-colourful-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:16:49 +0000 Green: it’s the colour of renewal, hope, strength and even peace. Princess Diana had a way of showing her quiet confidence and grace with green jewellery pieces – especially the art deco emerald choker she received as a wedding gift from the queen, which she was seen sporting on multiple occasions at charity concerts and banquets. The world’s most notable high jewellery brands have also ushered green back into their collections in recent seasons, from Graff’s emerald bracelet and Cartier’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127555/5-green-high-jewellery-pieces-recalling-princess-dianas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127555/5-green-high-jewellery-pieces-recalling-princess-dianas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:00:15 +0000 There’s no shortage of glamour in Bollywood. Indian actresses are making style statements on red carpets worldwide. From the Met Gala to Cannes Film Festival, we take a look at how the likes of Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sparkle on the international stage in extravagant jewels – and the brands they prefer to bling. Priyanka Chopra One of the best-known Bollywood faces, Chopra is no stranger to dressing for star-studded occasions. One of her boldest red carpet moments was at last... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3098898/priyanka-chopra-aishwarya-rai-deepika-padukone-what?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3098898/priyanka-chopra-aishwarya-rai-deepika-padukone-what?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:07:31 +0000 K-drama fans are always on the lookout for style tips from their favourite actors. While the fashion that we see on screen varies depending on the genre, era and characters, STYLE has spotted a clear jewellery trend that has found its way onto many of South Korea’s most popular TV shows. Stylish K-drama characters are often seen wearing designer looks that are flamboyant, but their jewellery choices tend to veer towards the elegant and simple. Characters are particularly drawn to demi-fine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3087004/k-drama-fashion-jewellery-son-ye-jin-jung-eun-chae-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3087004/k-drama-fashion-jewellery-son-ye-jin-jung-eun-chae-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Jun 2020 23:00:25 +0000 As Mother’s Day and summer approach, it is a great time to bring out the sea-inspired jewellery showcasing the deep blues of the ocean and the colourful creatures living beneath the waves. Mexican actress Salma Hayek stunned us all this year at the 2020 Oscars ceremony with her pure white royal look paired with dazzling pearl earrings and fashion-forward headpiece from Boucheron. Inspired by pearls, the archetype of marine jewellery, STYLE selected five precious stones to make waves with your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3083109/5-stunning-mothers-day-jewellery-picks-make-waves-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3083109/5-stunning-mothers-day-jewellery-picks-make-waves-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2020 06:59:34 +0000 Spring evokes images of abundance, life and beauty; now more than ever, the world is in need of these qualities that are synonymous with the season of rebirth. Bold colours and beauty remind us to offer gratitude for the simple joys that we’re often too busy to notice. It’s also a reminder that, while we may not need much to live a purposeful life, the beauty of nature, art and creativity can give us solace and refuge in times of despair and gloom. Jewellery encompasses the qualities we seek... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3082946/tweed-de-chanel-bulgaris-movie-inspired-cinemagia-van?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3082946/tweed-de-chanel-bulgaris-movie-inspired-cinemagia-van?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2020 19:00:17 +0000 Welcome the new decade – and the Lunar New Year – by parading auspicious jewellery from the most luxurious houses to make an exquisite statement. These dazzling pieces are nature-inspired, applauding the core of our divine earth and its wilderness. Chanel The Passionate bracelet is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold, decorated with a lion motif set with diamonds, and finished with a statement orange topaz. Price on request. Van Cleef & Arpels The Folie des Prés bracelet pays homage to nature,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3047026/how-nature-inspired-high-jewellery-chanel-and-cartier-offers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3047026/how-nature-inspired-high-jewellery-chanel-and-cartier-offers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:00:04 +0000