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Masterpieces

Masterpieces
Masterpieces covers the latest news and trends in luxury jewellery and high horology, providing insights on design, craftsmanship and industry developments.
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High Jewellery

Into the blue: why brands from Dior to Chaumet are falling for tanzanite

Sourced exclusively from a small region of Tanzania, these deep blue stones aren’t just a savvy alternative to sapphire, but are inspiring designers to create unique high jewellery.

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A model wears an elongated pearl sautoir necklace on the Chanel runway for the autumn/winter 2025-26 collection. Photo: Handout
High Jewellery

In the world of coloured gemstones, pink is the new must-have

Rare pink gemstones are fast becoming the darlings of luxury jewellery as the colour is linked to spirituality and creativity, something that resonates with consumers seeking deeper meaning.

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From the runway to the red carpet, floral jewellery’s maximalist bloom

They may be timeless, but floral motifs are experiencing a significant resurgence – as seen on the red carpet and in new high jewellery collections embracing maximalism.

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High Jewellery

Why the jewellery industry isn’t giving up on natural diamonds

Louis Vuitton and Graff have launched new collections trading on the rarity of natural diamonds as demand for lab-grown stones slumps, with specialists De Beers slashing overall output

Louis Vuitton and Graff launch new natural diamond collections: jewellery giants trade on rarity of ‘real’ stones as demand for lab-grown slumps, with specialists De Beers slashing overall output. Pictured: Louis Vuitton Drift rings, from the Deep Time collection. Photos: Handout
Sustainability

Can luxury jewellery ever be truly sustainable?

The world’s largest jewellery brand, Pandora, announced that it will only use recycled gold and silver, while Pomellato is using an ancient Japanese technique to upcycle damaged stones

Diamonds as an Investment

Why jewellery remains a shining investment during troubled times

Jewellery was the second-highest performer on the latest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, with period pieces, coloured gemstones and single-owner collections the strongest subsectors.

Timepieces

Innovation meets bling in 2024’s jewellery watches

Sleek, sparkly and showcasing creativity, this year’s newest timepieces are blurring the line between haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie

Jewellery watches shine: bling meets innovation in 2024, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels with its Lady Arpels Brise d’Été watch. Photos: Handout
High Jewellery

The ancient techniques and unorthodox materials tempting high jewellers in 2024

Van Cleef & Arpels and Cindy Chao use the ancient cire perdue, or ‘lost wax’, casting technique for their delicate creations, while Joel Arthur Rosenthal, Hemmerle and Forms are turning to aluminium

The Spring brooch from Cindy Chao’s Four Seasons collection is an example of how today’s high jewellers are using ancient techniques as well as unorthodox materials to craft their pieces. Photos: Handout
High Jewellery

The art of jewellery enamelling in 2024, from Rolex to Cartier

Luxury watchmakers are redefining the ancient decorative craft of enamelling to create dynamic timepieces

Blockchain

Radical transparency? Blockchain is making diamond sourcing more accountable

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High Jewellery

High jewellery inspired by haute couture – from Chanel to Chopard

Dior’s Délicat haute joaillerie nods to the brand’s dressmaking heritage, while military chic takes centre stage in The Power of Couture, part of Boucheron’s Histoire de Style

Chopard’s Precious Lace high jewellery collection is dedicated to lace created by haute couture artisans. Photos: Handout
High Jewellery

The high jewellery designers daring to pair precious and humble materials

Cartier’s Le Voyage Recommencé sees coral beads paired with turquoise stones, while Boucheron’s The Power of Couture combines elements from ceremonial garments with diamonds and rock crystal

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High Jewellery

No longer a girl’s best friend? Why semi-precious gems now rival diamonds

Boucheron’s More is More has onyx and mother-of-pearl, Cindy Chao used garnets and aquamarines for her Amour Butterfly, while Pomellato’s Armonie Minerali and Scarabeo both showcase semi-precious gems

Weddings

Are round brilliant diamond engagement rings out of fashion?

Say goodbye to solitaire round brilliants – bridal jewellery’s new must-haves are fancy-cut diamonds, as seen in Louis Vuitton’s LV Diamonds, and Tiffany & Co.’s heart, pear, oval and emerald cuts

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High Jewellery

Boys in bling: the Hollywood men leading the male jewellery revival

As men’s jewellery comes back into vogue, fashion experts tell Style just what the newly jewellery-curious gent should look out for

It’s gents’ time to sparkle: Louis Vuitton debuted a men’s jewellery line in 2024, Timothée Chalamet and other male celebs are bringing the bling, and international stylists and auction houses are loving it. Photo: @cartier/Instagram
Auctions

Good as gold: how did jewellery perform at Hong Kong’s spring auctions?

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

Fashion

Men wearing flamboyant jewellery is nothing new – just ask the maharajas

In a return to historical codes, men are once again embracing bold – as well as seriously valuable – jewellery led by today’s royalty: rappers and Hollywood stars

High Jewellery

Sustainable sparkles or sterile stones? How Gen-Z fell for lab-grown diamonds

Man-made gemstones excite the sustainability conscious, but old school high jewellery houses remain wedded to the story and individuality of ‘natural’ diamonds

This Hari Krishna Flower ring uses 50,907 natural diamonds, but Gen Z and others are driving interest in lab-grown stones that can be a more sustainable alternative. Photo: Hari Krishna
High Jewellery

Inspired by Hong Kong: 3 of the city’s finest jewellery designers

The buzzy, busy city has fired the imaginations of designers that are attracting global attention for their innovative high jewellery creations

Hong Kong jeweller Sarah Zhuang and her creation Urban Reflection. Photos: Handout
High Jewellery

Spring bling: the finest high jewellery going under the hammer in Hong Kong

Huge gemstones in spectacular settings are finding a ready market in the city, with many Mandarin speakers among the wealthy buyers since the reopening of borders – here are auctions not to miss

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