https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/521518/feed en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg 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?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3369513/style-edit-chaumet-expands-josephine-collection-inspired-french-empress?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:13 +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?utm_source=rss_feed 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?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:06 +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?utm_source=rss_feed 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?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For more than two centuries, nature has been the beating heart of Chaumet. From the flowers favoured by Empress Joséphine to the bees that have become an enduring emblem of the maison, the Parisian jeweller has always looked to the natural world not simply for decoration, but for emotion. Its latest high jewellery collection, A Journey Through Nature, takes that philosophy in an entirely new direction – one that engages memory as much as the eye. Rather than recreating landscapes or botanical... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360947/style-edit-chaumets-journey-through-nature-turns-spices-and-sensations-jewels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360947/style-edit-chaumets-journey-through-nature-turns-spices-and-sensations-jewels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:28 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Elaborately jewelled hair adornments are deeply rooted in Asian cultural heritage – from the court ladies of the Qing dynasty and the geishas of Japan, to bridal traditions across Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Beyond the tiaras of European aristocrats and the silver and tortoiseshell hair combs of the Edwardians – who loved voluminous hairstyles – such jewelled adornments played a less central role in the West. This was an often-missed opportunity to enhance an outfit for a party or gala... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360810/return-jewelled-hairpieces-boasting-fans-lisa-blackpink-and-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360810/return-jewelled-hairpieces-boasting-fans-lisa-blackpink-and-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:47:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Fashion has long been cyclical, and that goes for jewellery too. Queen Victoria, who can be seen as one of history’s original influencers in starting the trend for white wedding dresses, was also known to wear several rings stacked on one finger. Though to be fair, the Tudors were also partial to a ring stack. In any case, look at Michael Rider’s debut for Celine – the current barometer for a zippy kind of chicness – where models wore rings stacked on every finger. Queen Victoria would have been... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3359684/how-stack-rings-pro-according-jewellers-jessica-mccormack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3359684/how-stack-rings-pro-according-jewellers-jessica-mccormack?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Every May, the fashion world’s attention turns to the French Riviera, where esteemed filmmakers and celebrities take over the red carpets of Cannes. A major showcase for fashion and jewellery from the world’s top luxury maisons, the Cannes Film Festival carries as much cultural cachet – and earned media value – as the Oscars or the Met Gala. Here are some stand-out red carpet moments from the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival. Demi Moore in Jacquemus, Chopard and Gucci The Substance (2024) star... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 06:33:41 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Whether it’s Chaumet’s regal motifs, Anita Ko’s diamond-studded designs or Bulgari’s ode to Roman craftsmanship, these stand-out pieces blend precious materials with artistry – and with storytelling. Here are seven additions to elevate your collection this season. Chaumet A symbol of the Napoleonic court, the bee has also become a signature of Chaumet, which was famously the official jeweller of Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s wife. The French jeweller has added six new designs to its beloved Bee... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling As social calendars fill up, high jewellers are leaning unapologetically into statement sparkle. The holiday season is when wearable art transcends accessory status and becomes the ultimate expression of style, drama and personality. Champagne-light diamonds flicker like paparazzi flashes; high-colour gemstones shift with fearless flair; baroque pearls glow as if lit from within. When you step into the season’s “It” party, your masterpieces are meant to do exactly what they were designed to do:... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3334484/dazzling-jewellery-festive-season-bulgari-chopard-chow-sang-sang-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3334484/dazzling-jewellery-festive-season-bulgari-chopard-chow-sang-sang-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chaumet’s latest high jewellery collection, Jewels by Nature (Joyaux par Nature), is a dazzling ode to the natural world – a 54-piece tribute to the beauty found in plants and animals, and the quiet poetry of their transformations. Told across three chapters, the collection explores how flora and fauna have long shaped the maison’s identity, linking Chaumet’s botanical tradition with contemporary craftsmanship and emotion. The bee – Chaumet’s eternal muse – flits between chapters. Once chosen... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317881/style-edit-chaumets-jewels-nature-high-jewellery-collection-salutes-blooms-and-bees-3-sparkling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317881/style-edit-chaumets-jewels-nature-high-jewellery-collection-salutes-blooms-and-bees-3-sparkling?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:00:12 +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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/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