https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/330695/feed From shifting market trends to dazzling red carpet displays, dive into the world of haute joaillerie with the latest news, analysis and expert opinions. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Annie Brown Annie Brown When Zendaya arrived at the London premiere of The Odyssey luminous in a white Jacquemus dress and a pair of earrings made from 3,000-year-old Persian gold discs, it set off a rabid internet discourse. Some commenters argued that such artefacts ought to be returned to their country of origin, or belong in a museum. Others argued such artefacts represented ill-gotten gains, or at the least a murky provenance – and perhaps too the fetishisation of peoples and cultures. Jacob Sedgwick, a collector... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3372254/ancient-artefact-jewellery-ethics-craft-and-zendayas-viral-earrings https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3372254/ancient-artefact-jewellery-ethics-craft-and-zendayas-viral-earrings Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Cartier, the animal kingdom has long been a source of creative inspiration. What began with birds and insects in the early 20th century gradually expanded to include reptiles, big cats, zebras and elephants, establishing a distinctive menagerie in which nature is reimagined through precious materials and exceptional craftsmanship. Now, with Into the Wild, the maison revisits this rich heritage, bringing five striking creatures into focus: the tiger, parrot, carp, crocodile and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370984/style-edit-cartiers-wild-collection-blends-craftsmanship-rich-fauna-heritage https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370984/style-edit-cartiers-wild-collection-blends-craftsmanship-rich-fauna-heritage Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Hong Kong-born jewellery designer Anabela Chan moved to Paris when she was 10 years old. Now based in London, where in her student days she trained as an architect and worked with the late designer Alexander McQueen, Chan is known for striking pieces made of materials such as recycled drink cans and fruit-derived dyes. Here, she shares her favourite finds from London and beyond. Beauty essentials My make-up staples are always Pat McGrath’s eye shadow palettes and liquid eyeliner, and Tom Ford’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter One of the many joys of fine jewellery is the dazzling number of ways it can complement the human form. It’s a quality that’s never been more vividly demonstrated than by two new collections introduced by King Fook Jewellery. They take radically different approaches to the business of bodily adornment: one of them, Radiant Arc, presents a sinuously curvilinear profile to the world, while the other, Pure Edge, combines a well-placed dash of sparkle with a bracingly modern, pleasingly geometric... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370947/style-edit-king-fook-jewellerys-radiant-arc-and-pure-edge-collections-balance-curves-and-geometry https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370947/style-edit-king-fook-jewellerys-radiant-arc-and-pure-edge-collections-balance-curves-and-geometry Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso If you know the history of Jaipur, the “Pink City” so integral to Indian history and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you’re likely to be familiar with the story of The Gem Palace. Beyond being one of India’s most revered jewellery houses, having been appointed court jewellers by the royal family of Jaipur back in the 18th century, The Gem Palace also has a loyal following in Hong Kong, where a selection of the brand’s pieces are now available at Lane... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370805/story-jaipur-jeweller-gem-palace-it-debuts-lane-crawford-hong-kong https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370805/story-jaipur-jeweller-gem-palace-it-debuts-lane-crawford-hong-kong Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre British luxury house Asprey gave Brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich access to its jadeite, from stones in the usual vibrant green to rarer shades such as pink, lavender, red, white and orange. The pieces Furmanovich created pair jadeite with unexpected materials such as Japanese bamboo, wood and woven horsehair. Here, the designer tells us more. What makes jadeite so special? Unlike stones that announce themselves through brilliance or sparkle, jadeite draws you in through its depth and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3371016/silvia-furmanovich-her-asprey-collaboration-and-redefining-jadeite-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3371016/silvia-furmanovich-her-asprey-collaboration-and-redefining-jadeite-interview Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:05 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife Jennifer Meyer married Geoffrey Ogunlesi on October 10, less than a month after she finalised her divorce from the Spider-Man star, from whom she separated a decade ago. Meyer and Ogunlesi held their wedding at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii and exchanged vows in front of A-list guests including Courteney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Tobey Maguire officiates the wedding of his ex-wife and her new husband, a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371161/meet-geoffrey-ogunlesi-who-just-married-tobey-maguires-ex-wife-jennifer-meyer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371161/meet-geoffrey-ogunlesi-who-just-married-tobey-maguires-ex-wife-jennifer-meyer Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg At the end of the day, it all comes down to price. That is why Pat Chung prefers lab-grown diamonds. The 36-year-old Hongkonger says they are much cheaper than a natural diamond for the same quality and size and they are easier to source. “I searched for the exact colour, size and shape that I wanted and sent it to my jeweller,” Chung says, adding that more people are opting for lab-grown diamonds compared to a decade ago. The global trend shows how dramatically the diamond business has changed... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370944/more-young-couples-say-yes-lab-grown-are-natural-diamonds-losing-their-sparkle https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370944/more-young-couples-say-yes-lab-grown-are-natural-diamonds-losing-their-sparkle Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:45:05 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Cartier unveiled the second chapter of its latest high jewellery collection, Le Chœur des Pierres, at the Kyoto National Museum on Tuesday. Among the new creations are the Panthère Tunya necklace, embellished with emeralds, yellow diamonds, white diamonds and onyx; and the Undara earrings, made of white gold, diamonds and blue spinels. Cartier ambassadors including Jisoo from Blackpink, director Sofia Coppola and Japanese actor Ryo Yoshizawa attended the glamorous event, which culminated in a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370988/sofia-coppola-cartier-marie-antoinette-and-her-love-japan https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370988/sofia-coppola-cartier-marie-antoinette-and-her-love-japan Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:55:40 +0000 Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma China’s central bank boosted gold holdings by the most in three years last month, taking advantage of a dip in prices to further pare its exposure to US dollar assets amid tensions with Washington. Holdings rose by 740,000 troy ounces (23 tonnes) to reach 77.47 million ounces at the end of September, the People’s Bank of China said last week. The total gold pile is worth about US$324 billion at market prices and compares with China’s foreign exchange reserves of US$3.4 trillion. The People’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/plus/business/commodities/article/3370735/pboc-adds-most-gold-three-years-amid-china-pivot-us-dollar https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/plus/business/commodities/article/3370735/pboc-adds-most-gold-three-years-amid-china-pivot-us-dollar Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:40:58 +0000 Chow Chung-yan Chow Chung-yan Beijing is building a gold-backed monetary architecture to accelerate yuan internationalisation. In this three-part series, Part 1 traces China’s path as a gold superpower, while Part 2 explores the crucial role of Hong Kong’s offshore vaulting infrastructure. Hong Kong’s ambition to become an international gold trading centre rests not only on serving the nation’s financial needs, but also on China’s booming consumer market for gold. As the world’s largest gold producer and importer, China... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3370195/game-changer-hong-kongs-gold-ambition-shenzhens-jewellery-hub https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3370195/game-changer-hong-kongs-gold-ambition-shenzhens-jewellery-hub Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:00:15 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak While clout and trendiness may be the currency of contemporary fashion, Hong Kong costume designer-turned-jewellery artist Vann Kwok chooses to prioritise artistic narrative over social capital or seasonal hype. Kwok founded Vann Jewellery in 2019 “to create something cool and fashionable, but now, I’m a middle-aged woman”, she quips. “Being cool isn’t essential to me any more; it’s not something I feel compelled to achieve. “If people find my work cool, thank you – but it’s really a platform... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370158/it-fashion-or-it-art-hong-kongs-vann-jewellery-falls-somewhere-between-two https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370158/it-fashion-or-it-art-hong-kongs-vann-jewellery-falls-somewhere-between-two Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Mia Nurmamat Mia Nurmamat For Xiao Lei, a gold seller in Shenzhen’s Shuibei district, China’s week-long National Day holiday has meant a rush of customers and a heavier workload, as shoppers flock to buy jewellery at lower prices. Shuibei, a sprawling gold and jewellery trading district in a city better known for its technology industry, is one of China’s largest wholesale hubs for the precious metal. Xiao said customer traffic at her shop had risen sharply during the holiday. “We’ve had all kinds of customers, including... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3370336/shenzhen-market-golden-week-tourists-flock-buy-discount-gold-jewellery https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3370336/shenzhen-market-golden-week-tourists-flock-buy-discount-gold-jewellery Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Ivy has a way of making itself at home. It climbs, curls and spreads with little regard for where it is supposed to stop, taking over walls and trees with its fast-growing natural architecture. For Frédéric Boucheron, that freedom was precisely the attraction. Of all the plants that appeared in his jewellery, ivy became one of the most persistent – a fitting symbol for a jeweller who was drawn to nature in its less orderly forms. The motif entered the Boucheron archives in 1870 and, by the end... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369525/style-edit-boucherons-ivy-motif-blooms-new-lierre-de-paris-high-jewellery-creations https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369525/style-edit-boucherons-ivy-motif-blooms-new-lierre-de-paris-high-jewellery-creations Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of France from 1804 to 1810 during her marriage to Emperor Napoleon I, remains one of the most iconic figures in French history. A byword for style, she became known for her patronage of the arts and her exquisite taste, surrounding herself with creative people and helping to shape their work. An innovator who redefined the artistic preferences of her era, she established the wildly influential empire style of architecture and decorative arts, using her own... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369513/style-edit-chaumet-expands-josephine-collection-inspired-french-empress https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369513/style-edit-chaumet-expands-josephine-collection-inspired-french-empress Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron, made a bold move in the very traditional world of high jewellery. High jewellery – or haute joaillerie in French – is a very niche segment of the jewellery industry, akin to haute couture in fashion. Think one-of-a-kind creations made with the most precious metals and rarest stones, often requiring years of handiwork. Founded in 1858 and the first jeweller to be based in Paris’ Place Vendôme, Boucheron is known for its unique approach to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369579/boucheron-ceo-helene-poulit-duquesne-histoire-de-style-and-carte-blanche https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369579/boucheron-ceo-helene-poulit-duquesne-histoire-de-style-and-carte-blanche Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:22 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Rooted in ancient symbols and Renaissance architecture, this season’s stand-out jewellery collections bring fresh energy to iconic motifs and precious gemstones. Bibi Van Der Velden From ancient Egypt to the art deco movement, the scarab motif has been a near-constant in jewellery. Dutch designer Bibi Van Der Velden is a big fan, with her scarab rings becoming a signature of her brand. The designer recently expanded her collection with The Scarab Pinky Rings, five smaller rings designed... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369507/7-thematic-jewellery-collections-october-bulgari-chanel-sabyasachi-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369507/7-thematic-jewellery-collections-october-bulgari-chanel-sabyasachi-and-more Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In high jewellery, the most interesting ideas often emerge from the meeting of different artistic disciplines. For Bvlgari, that has long been part of its creative vocabulary. With Eclettica, the Roman jeweller looks to sculpture, painting and architecture, translating their language of form, colour and proportion into a collection that places artistic expression alongside exceptional gemstones and craftsmanship. Following its debut in Milan in March, the collection arrived in Shanghai earlier... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368198/style-edit-bvlgaris-eclettica-collection-dazzles-stars-shanghai https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368198/style-edit-bvlgaris-eclettica-collection-dazzles-stars-shanghai Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Alarm at 6am. J.P. Morgan trading desk by 7.45am. Clock out at 6.30pm. Design custom jewellery until 1am. For months, Koyo Song ran her jewellery business, Benalor, while holding down a full-time corporate finance job in Hong Kong – surviving on five hours of sleep and her ambition to build her own brand. In July 2026, Song, 28, walked away from her position as a sales associate – and a six-figure monthly salary – to run Benalor full time with her boyfriend and business partner, 28-year-old Avi... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368649/hong-kong-gen-z-jewellery-maker-quit-her-finance-job-then-built-million-dollar-brand https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368649/hong-kong-gen-z-jewellery-maker-quit-her-finance-job-then-built-million-dollar-brand Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:15:06 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso You’d likely never guess that a jewellery brand which leans into everything from punk rock aesthetics to Gothic art, and is worn by everyone from Teyana Taylor to Chappell Roan, is actually from Singapore. That brand is Ask & Embla, the brainchild of life and business partners Ryan Gomes and Olivia Eleazar, who started the brand in 2013 first by selling a curated edit of body jewellery products procured from other suppliers before Eleazar transitioned to creating her own designs. “I was 19 years... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368322/punk-gothic-how-singapores-ask-embla-built-global-jewellery-brand https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368322/punk-gothic-how-singapores-ask-embla-built-global-jewellery-brand Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The diamond industry is increasingly being shaped by AI, according to Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group. But it’s not the AI you’re thinking of. “For us, AI stands for ‘authentic individuality’,” he told Style at the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong trade show earlier this month. “More and more people want purchases that are as individual as they are – something that’s rare and something you can trace back to where it’s from. You can trust that it’s genuine and is going to hold its value.” This is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368260/style-edit-de-beers-group-ceo-al-cook-natural-diamonds-desert-hues-and-traceable-luxury https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368260/style-edit-de-beers-group-ceo-al-cook-natural-diamonds-desert-hues-and-traceable-luxury Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Designer Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior, has recently partnered with Sofitel – one of the world’s top hotel brands – on Le Vestiaire, a collection of uniforms for Sofitel’s 25,000 employees. We asked the Paris-based designer to tell us about the range, which blends functionality and elegance to cater to the needs of the company’s staff, from front of house to housekeeping. She also shares her favourite finds from Paris and around the world. Beauty... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3365210/style-according-dior-maison-and-baby-diors-artistic-director-cordelia-de-castellane https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3365210/style-according-dior-maison-and-baby-diors-artistic-director-cordelia-de-castellane Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:06 +0000 Themis Qi Themis Qi Chinese gold jewellers are seeking opportunities in the Middle East and India, leveraging their advanced crafting technologies as the industry struggles amid the precious metal’s price volatility, according to an international association for the sector. At the most recent Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair, buyers from the two regions accounted for most visitors, said Wang Lixin, China CEO of the World Gold Council, in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post. The interest was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/commodities/article/3368110/chinese-consumption-gold-jewellery-slumps-34-sellers-look-markets-abroad-wgc https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/commodities/article/3368110/chinese-consumption-gold-jewellery-slumps-34-sellers-look-markets-abroad-wgc Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:00:39 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few objects carry the cultural weight of the Chinese drum. Its sound has long marked moments of ceremony and celebration, from ancient rituals to family gatherings, where its rhythm has come to signify harmony, prosperity and shared joy. For Chow Tai Fook, the drum now finds a new expression in gold and diamonds with Song, a collection that translates one of China’s most enduring symbols into contemporary jewellery. The collection takes its name from the Chinese character “頌”, associated with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367818/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-song-collection-gives-chinese-drum-golden-update https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367818/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-song-collection-gives-chinese-drum-golden-update Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Is bespoke jewellery a modern fashion statement? Are jewels designed and made exclusively for a wearer the ultimate expression of the individual? According to the Business of Fashion’s “Face to Face with Luxury Clients” report, “emotional connection is the number one driver of luxury brand desirability in both the US and China – above craftsmanship, heritage and logo recognition”. The results for the media platform’s latest report in its State of Fashion series come from a survey of more than... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3367687/bespoke-jewellery-rise-asia-why-wear-what-everyone-else-wearing https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3367687/bespoke-jewellery-rise-asia-why-wear-what-everyone-else-wearing Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:45:04 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The visual symbols of the grand maison of Louis Vuitton are some of the most recognisable icons in the world, from the LV logo to the four-petalled flowers with which it’s so often interspersed. But perhaps the motif most instantly associated with the legendary Parisian brand is the classic pattern of checks that has adorned its creations since 1888, when it was created as a marker of authenticity. Known as the Damier pattern, after the French word for “checkerboard”, it’s most commonly found... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367046/style-edit-le-damier-de-louis-vuittons-8-new-pieces-reimagine-checkerboard-design https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367046/style-edit-le-damier-de-louis-vuittons-8-new-pieces-reimagine-checkerboard-design Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The ring is extending its reach, with recent launches from Cartier to Hermès seeing the jewellery staple stretch across two, three and even four fingers. “A double-finger ring naturally changes the way a hand looks,” says Milka Karaagacli, founder and creative director of the fine jewellery label Kismet by Milka. “It feels stronger and more defined.” The finger-spanning style has a long history, its current trendiness notwithstanding. Multi-finger rings were worn in ancient Egypt, where they... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367039/hermes-dior-double-finger-ring-designs-are-making-bold-fashion-statement https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367039/hermes-dior-double-finger-ring-designs-are-making-bold-fashion-statement Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:06 +0000 He Huifeng He Huifeng Most of the gold jewellery shops that once lined the main commercial street in Biyang, Henan province, have closed as gold prices hover at high but volatile levels and a decline in marriages dents demand. “Gold jewellery used to be very popular in our small county,” said 25-year-old kindergarten teacher Yu Qian, who described herself as a frequent buyer of gold jewellery. “There used to be more than 20 gold shops operating here, but I’d estimate that over two-thirds of them have already closed... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3367009/jewellery-shops-shut-down-chinese-consumers-switch-focus-gold-bars-and-coins https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3367009/jewellery-shops-shut-down-chinese-consumers-switch-focus-gold-bars-and-coins Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:44:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Bulgari is the jeweller that perhaps, more than any other, is known for its bold and unexpected colour combinations – chromatic clashes, you may even call them – but the house’s love affair with vivid hues only began in the mid-40s and truly blossomed in the 50s. During World War II, when platinum had to be mainly used for weaponry, Western jewellers turned to yellow gold. While Bulgari’s French counterparts – based in Paris’ Place Vendôme – returned to platinum after the conflict, the Italian... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3366580/inside-bulgari-kaleidos-exhibition-celebrating-vibrant-high-jewellery-shanghai https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3366580/inside-bulgari-kaleidos-exhibition-celebrating-vibrant-high-jewellery-shanghai Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:23:24 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Looking at Christina Chung on set, you can tell right away that the 60-year-old is a seasoned pro. Between shutter clicks, she moves easily from one pose to the next as she and her daughter, Shiro, model outfits from luxury brands, each accessorised with jewellery from Chow Tai Fook. Instinctive and entirely at ease, it is hard to believe that Chung only began modelling seriously at 56. “My first show was for Miu Miu almost two years ago,” she says. “After that, I was invited to walk in Chanel’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3365990/how-60-year-old-model-christina-chung-and-her-daughter-shiro-defy-fashion-norms https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3365990/how-60-year-old-model-christina-chung-and-her-daughter-shiro-defy-fashion-norms Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Colombian superstar Maluma recently collaborated with Hot Wheels to create a custom car for its Challenge Accepted campaign. The partnership is personally significant for the “Felices Los 4” singer, who told People that the model car brand has been “part of [his] whole life” and ignited his love for cars. His contribution to the 2026 Global Legends Collection is a Toyota Land Cruiser, reflecting his family-man instincts. View this post on Instagram A post... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3366222/meet-colombian-singer-malumas-girlfriend-susana-gomez-whos-expecting-their-2nd-child https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3366222/meet-colombian-singer-malumas-girlfriend-susana-gomez-whos-expecting-their-2nd-child Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From animal motifs to everyday diamonds – the world’s greatest maisons continue to delight with their enduring artistry. Here are our picks of the latest jewellery collections, some bringing fresh perspectives on iconic signatures and others showcasing groundbreaking design techniques. Boucheron Boucheron adds 12 new designs to its Serpent Bohème collection, the snake-inspired range that dates back to 1968. This latest iteration combines onyx and gold, representing shadow and light. Evoking a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365152/7-jewellery-highlights-september-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-boucheron-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365152/7-jewellery-highlights-september-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-boucheron-and-more Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:00:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Louis Vuitton’s latest high jewellery collection, Mythica, is made for the modern-day heroine in charge of her own story. Style’s high jewellery showcase this month illustrates how these timeless, technically impressive pieces carry a sense of boldness, bravery and elegance into the everyday. The rare emeralds of the Mesmerism chapter and arrow-shaped cuts of the Conquest necklace also evoke the adventurous allure of Morocco, where the collection was first unveiled earlier this... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365145/style-shoot-louis-vuittons-mythica-high-jewellery-made-modern-day-heroines https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365145/style-shoot-louis-vuittons-mythica-high-jewellery-made-modern-day-heroines Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why one of the most interesting places to find modern jewellery is Scotland Scotland is becoming a growing centre for contemporary luxury jewellery as designers draw on the country’s cultural and natural influences. 2. Canned fish dessert, anyone? A Hong Kong food staple is having a gourmet moment From the US to Europe,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3365416/scotlands-jewellery-allure-hong-kong-foods-gourmet-moment-7-lifestyle-highlights https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3365416/scotlands-jewellery-allure-hong-kong-foods-gourmet-moment-7-lifestyle-highlights Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Rectangular watches have long occupied a unique spot in horology. Less ubiquitous than round exemplars, these cases are home to some of the industry’s most enduring designs. Now, as dressier watches continue to outperform sports models, the shape is moving further into focus. According to a new report from Chrono24, an online marketplace for luxury timepieces, demand for rectangular cases rose 9.3 per cent year on year in 2025, suggesting buyers are increasingly looking beyond their rounded... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3365040/rectangular-watches-are-back-cartier-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3365040/rectangular-watches-are-back-cartier-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The tennis bracelet is very much back in the spotlight, courtesy of some major style moments at this year’s Wimbledon. Among the players sporting the classic jewel was two-time major winner Coco Gauff, who chose a gold vermeil and sapphire blue crystal tennis bracelet from London-based jeweller Missoma as part of her on-court look designed by New Balance and Miu Miu. Outside Wimbledon’s hallowed courts, the style has also been seen on the wrists of Hailey Bieber, who stacks her Tiffany & Co.... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3364519/tennis-bracelets-trend-again-coco-gauff-wimbledon-meghan-markle https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3364519/tennis-bracelets-trend-again-coco-gauff-wimbledon-meghan-markle Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Scotland is quietly becoming one of the most interesting places to find modern jewellery. Its roots in jewellery design run deep, laid by the likes of pre-eminent silversmith Malcolm Appleby, as well as Dorothy Hogg and Jack Cunningham, who respectively led the jewellery departments at the Edinburgh College of Art and The Glasgow School of Art. Now, that legacy is expanding its international reach. “Scotland has always produced exceptional makers,” says Keira Wraae-Stewart, founder of Aetla, a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3364756/why-scotlands-modern-jewellery-becoming-some-most-interesting-you-can-find https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3364756/why-scotlands-modern-jewellery-becoming-some-most-interesting-you-can-find Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:15:04 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For more than four decades, Cammilli Firenze has been steadily building a reputation that’s unmatched in the world of luxury jewellery. The brand was founded in 1983 by painter and sculptor Annamaria Cammilli, and has since grown from a single outlet in Florence to a point of global reference for jewellery excellence, with a presence in the finest jewellery outlets around the world – including, in Hong Kong, at Masterpiece by King Fook. The Florence-based maison’s sculptural origins are vividly... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3363914/style-edit-masterpiece-king-fook-presents-cammilli-firenzes-award-winning-jewellery https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3363914/style-edit-masterpiece-king-fook-presents-cammilli-firenzes-award-winning-jewellery Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter How do you look across thousands of years of history and reinvent an era from the distant past for modern audiences? That challenge – and the exciting opportunities it brings – is what motivates Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection, Fascinating Egypt, inspired by the ancient kingdom. By opening up its ateliers to profound new methods of self-expression and innovative techniques, the maison has continued pushing the boundaries of what is possible in high jewellery. Van Cleef &... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362899/style-shoot-van-cleef-arpels-fascinating-egypt-high-jewellery-collection https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362899/style-shoot-van-cleef-arpels-fascinating-egypt-high-jewellery-collection Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:12:43 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Everyone is welcome at Van Cleef & Arpels. This is the message the storied French jeweller wants to convey to its clients in Hong Kong – and around the world – with its newly opened Maison at Alexandra House, in the heart of the Central district. One of only five in the world – the other four are in Paris, New York, Seoul and Tokyo – the Hong Kong Maison was originally located in Prince’s Building, which like Alexandra House is part of the Landmark luxury complex. Designed by Paris-based Studio... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3363117/style-edit-van-cleef-arpels-opens-new-larger-hong-kong-maison https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3363117/style-edit-van-cleef-arpels-opens-new-larger-hong-kong-maison Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chanel is always one of the most highly anticipated outings on the Paris Couture Week calendar, and Matthieu Blazy certainly didn’t disappoint this past season. For fall/winter 2026-27, Blazy made sure the follow-up to his first couture outing for the maison felt less like a collection presentation and more like a storybook brought to life. Staged at the Grand Palais, the show turned the Salon d’Honneur into a fairy-tale landscape of giant flowers, hanging chairs, climbing vines and oversized... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362948/style-edit-chanels-paris-haute-couture-show-was-storybook-brought-life https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362948/style-edit-chanels-paris-haute-couture-show-was-storybook-brought-life Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak In ancient times, treasured jewellery pieces were often a marker of status, wealth or spiritual devotion. In more recent centuries, customised jewellery took on personal meaning, referencing relationships, cultural heritage or self-expression. Importantly – before the advent of fast fashion – the making of jewellery took time and care. The Polska Traveller, an independent jewellery maker in Hong Kong, still honours this tradition. Its artisans, like silversmiths in the olden days, make rings,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3362371/how-hong-kong-jewellery-maker-polska-traveller-transforms-memories-wearable-art https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3362371/how-hong-kong-jewellery-maker-polska-traveller-transforms-memories-wearable-art Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:45:04 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Tech items such as smartwatches and iPhones have been getting the bling treatment for years, so it was inevitable that jewellers would track a new lucrative category – wearable wellness devices. Today, that market includes rings, earrings and bracelets that monitor everything from stress and glucose levels to sleep quality and cardiovascular age. These devices may be technically superior when it comes to analysing our health, but aesthetically they have fallen short – until now. “For years,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362993/wellness-tech-how-jewellers-are-transforming-oura-rings-and-whoop-bands-diamonds https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362993/wellness-tech-how-jewellers-are-transforming-oura-rings-and-whoop-bands-diamonds Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From heritage brands like Cartier and Chaumet to emerging names like Cece Jewellery and Isabel Delgado, here are some of our favourite picks from this season’s jewellery offerings to introduce to your summer rotation. Oxblood Celebrity tattoo artist Dr Brian Woo and designer Giulia Luchi are the founders of Oxblood, a brand offering jewellery and collectible pieces. Combining the words “oxidised” and “blood” to convey the idea of “passion memorialised in time”, the label adds a further Gothic... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3361957/9-jewellery-pieces-summer-dior-and-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-homage-cher https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3361957/9-jewellery-pieces-summer-dior-and-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-homage-cher Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling jewellery quarter has fallen unusually quiet. Customers are not browsing for engagement rings or necklaces any more – instead they are clutching old receipts and certificates, hoping to sell diamonds they no longer trust. The discovery of what appears to be Vietnam’s biggest-ever diamond smuggling network has rippled through the industry. Investigators allege more than 30,000 stones worth over 1.5 trillion dong (US$57 million) were brought into the country over the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362737/vietnam-diamonds-are-not-forever-after-smuggling-ring-bust https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362737/vietnam-diamonds-are-not-forever-after-smuggling-ring-bust Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:21:05 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung For nearly two centuries, the crown has been an integral part not only of a timepiece’s mechanics but also of its visual DNA. Its inception eventually replaced the winding key as the tactile link between a timepiece and its owner. A new era of “integrated interface” horology, where the case itself becomes the control, saw the act of setting time transformed, from a fiddly chore best suited to those with dainty fingers into a seamless architectural experience. Before the crown, pocket watches... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3362245/why-modern-watchmakers-are-ditching-crown-iwc-ulysse-nardin https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3362245/why-modern-watchmakers-are-ditching-crown-iwc-ulysse-nardin Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The price of gold has spiked in recent years and, as a result, the jewellery trade is quietly turning to other materials. Bronze, copper, titanium and aluminium are turning up in collections, whether from independent designers or established maisons, used not as substitutes for gold but for what they offer in their own right. “Gold has gone astronomically expensive and thus it shifts again in its perception and wearability,” says British goldsmith Joy Bonfield-Colombara, founder of Joy BC, who... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362244/why-vhernier-and-hemmerle-are-turning-gold-bronze-copper-and-aluminium https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362244/why-vhernier-and-hemmerle-are-turning-gold-bronze-copper-and-aluminium Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian-born designer Alessandra Rich established her eponymous label in 2010. Since then, she has built a loyal following thanks to her feminine frocks loved by women who want to look pretty but not too precious. Her designs have appeared on red carpets around the world, worn by everyone from Kate Middleton to Natalie Portman. Here, the designer, who is based in Milan and London, shares her favourite finds in the British capital and beyond. Stars of the silver screen I’m obsessed with Alfred... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For much of the past century, the natural diamond industry has relied on familiar narratives – bridal jewellery, everlasting romance and flawless white stones. But consumer tastes are changing, and so is the way diamonds are being presented. De Beers Group’s latest initiative, “Desert diamonds”, signals an attempt to broaden that conversation, shifting the spotlight towards naturally warm-coloured diamonds and a more personal approach to luxury. The largest category marketing investment by De... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362140/style-edit-de-beers-group-redefines-luxury-warm-hued-desert-diamonds https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362140/style-edit-de-beers-group-redefines-luxury-warm-hued-desert-diamonds Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Boucheron’s latest high jewellery collection celebrates the ties that bind as well as the individual idiosyncrasies that make each of us human. Using the same shapes and silhouettes through the collection’s five sets, creative director Claire Choisne’s latest creations force us to look closely at intricate details and the subtle nuances they reveal: gemstones that shine a little differently depending on the light, assortments that bring various colours to the fore. It’s the perfect match for the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362106/style-shoot-boucheron-high-jewellery-and-fendi-tailoring-deliver-memorable-contrast https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362106/style-shoot-boucheron-high-jewellery-and-fendi-tailoring-deliver-memorable-contrast Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:00:10 +0000