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Model Xinyue Guo wears the latest iteration of Graff’s iconic butterfly motif in the new campaign photographed by Liz Collins. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Graff’s butterfly motif evolves dazzling new wings

The new collection features a fluttering favourite, refined by Anne-Eva Geffroy and captured by Liz Collins.

Jewellery

The rise of the ear cuff, the painless statement accessory

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Style shoot: Chapter 3 of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection

Jewellery

4 stunning turquoise jewellery picks, from Van Cleef & Arpels to Piaget

Cherished by celebrities for their vibrant colour and effortless style, turquoise jewellery pieces can be paired with everyday wear for individual expression.

Nicky Hilton bedecked in turquoise jewellery in June 2023, in New York City. Photo: Gotham/GC Images
Luxury brands

How charm jewellery that tells personal stories is having its moment

Even a famed institution like Claridge’s hotel in London is getting in on the act, with a collection in collaboration with Annoushka.

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Style Edit: Cartier En Équilibre’s colourful new chapter

The Euphonia, Splendea, Parcae and Ondora necklaces are spectacular statement pieces featuring diamonds, sapphires and rubies as well as other precious stones.

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Style Edit: Cartier’s finely balanced En Équilibre high jewellery

The third release of En Équilibre pieces is centred on showstopping necklaces that express the balance for which the collection is named.

Necklace, earrings: Cartier. Bodysuit, skirt: Oude Waag. Photography: Yoon Chong
My Obsession

‘We didn’t play with toys, we played with jewels’: meet the man born for the rostrum

The newly appointed president of Christie’s Asia Pacific talks about his favourite part of life as a showman.

Academy Awards

What did stars wear to the Oscars 2026?

Meanwhile, Emma Stone wore a ‌liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress, and Teyana Taylor stunned in Chanel.

Chow Tai Fook

Bling it on: Chow Tai Fook’s US$115,000 gold AirPods case sparks online buzz

Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.

Chow Tai Fook’s diamond-studded gold AirPods case is priced at 788,800 yuan. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Chain jewellery is having a moment, from Tiffany & Co. to Pomellato

Luxury designers like Annoushka Ducas are redefining their statement pieces to meet the growing trend for bolder wearable chains.

Chain links are back in, the bigger and bolder, the better, as on this Lily Gabriella Nexus Link bracelet. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Luxury jewellery is getting smaller – and it’s whispering, not shouting

From workout to dinner, micro jewellery by Chaumet, Harry Winston and Mikimoto offers quiet sophistication you never need to take off.

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Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s new engagement ring course

Today, the engagement ring takes pride of place in Hong Kong alongside Chinese ceremonial gifts – L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts’ new course will offer a closer look.

Jewellery

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

Beyoncé wearing Shola Branson earrings on the Cowboy Carter tour. Photo: Handout
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Style edit: Bulgari's latest watches and B.zero1 jewellery

The maison’s new creations approach romance in the joyous spirit of the 1950s and 60s, channelling the dolce vita era.

The Bulgari B.zero1, inspired by the shape of Rome’s Colosseum, was originally created in 1999 and has seen many dazzling new iterations since. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Jewellery for Gen Z: younger buyers want bold, artistic pieces that tell a story

From Chopard’s dancing diamonds to Van Cleef & Arpels’ musical watches, storytelling jewels paved the way for creations by Feng J and Austy Lee.

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Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin’s new Self-Winding High Jewellery models

The latest 35mm models are studded with more than 1,400 diamonds and come with a choice of a gem-set bracelet and two straps.

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Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE’s latest jewellery course is on engagement rings

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, goes beyond celebrity engagement ring hype, discussing meaning, history and handcrafting.

Courses at Hong Kong’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, immerse participants in the world of diamonds. Photo: Handout
Year of the Horse 2026

Saddle up with lucky horse-motif jewellery for the Lunar New Year

Anna Hu, Cece Jewellery, Jade Trau, YSSO, Roxanne First and Lionheart are among the jewellers embracing equestrian motifs.

Timepieces

LVMH Watch Week 2026: the best new releases from the conglomerate’s brands

Milan became the centre of the horology world this week – read on to discover the newest models from Zenith, Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta, L’Epee 1839 and more.

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Style Edit: Bulgari B.Zero1’s Roman architectural roots

The range has an architectural feel thanks in part to being centred on Tubogas, a solderless method of crafting ribbons of gold.

A Bulgari B.zero1 ring and pendant, photographed in front of the Colosseum in Rome that first inspired the collection. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Silver jewellery is redefining luxury with heritage, artistry and cultural depth

Bottega Veneta and Maison Margiela also helped spark the trend – but which indie designers are shaping silver’s revival?

The founder of up-and-coming London-based jewellery brand Shuwuu is from Mongolia. Photo: Handout
Special Report - Jewellery

Mughal jewellery shines bright at Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition

The Mughal dynasty’s opulent jewellery tradition continues to inspire contemporary designers and captivate collectors worldwide.

Jewellery

Luxury jewellery designers are embracing spirituality and mindfulness

Local brands fuse traditional Chinese motifs with a modern aesthetic, while Boucheron takes inspiration from Japanese art and philosophy.

Jewellery

The 10 most popular diamond cuts to know, from marquise to triangle

Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez are just a few of the stars who made headlines this year with their choice of diamond jewellery.

Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift with an old-mine-cut diamond. Photo: @taylorswift/Instagram
Jewellery

4 jewellery drops to know about this Christmas, from Cartier to Giorgio Armani

Vacheron Constantin has a transformable necklace-watch, while Gohar World and Petrossian combine food and jewellery in their Caviar necklace.

Vacheron Constantin’s The Grand Lady Kalla Ruby transforms from a necklace to a watch. Photo: Handout
France

Louvre crisis: why jewel heist, staff unrest push museum to breaking point

A US$102 million jewel heist exposed the Louvre’s security flaws, but strikes and decaying infrastructure threaten the world’s most visited museum.

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Style Edit: Cindy Chao’s new art-like jewellery is inspired by nature

Drawing on the fragile strength of leaves and the seasons, the jeweller’s new Black Label Masterpieces and Four Seasons collections are delicate but captivating.

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