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The high jeweller’s Memphis collection is an ode to joy – and absolutely massive baubles
How an outlier trend went mainstream
Watchmakers consider what place AI might have in its creative processes; a look at highly prized cartoon watches ahead of Disney’s centenary; V&A shows off jewellery behind the ‘Chanel look’; and what do luxury houses get from supporting cultural conservations?
An increasing number of houses are funding the renovation of historical sites, at the same time promoting arts and crafts
A V&A exhibition is expected to boost the already strong market for vintage pieces by the designer
The fashion designer-turned-sculptor’s insect brooches are recent objects of affection alongside family treasures
Man-made competition hurts price of natural stones, though fears of bankruptcy mount among lab-grown producers
Christofle’s collaboration with jewellery designer Aurélie Bidermann marks the renaissance of the French tableware brand once beloved of the Empress Eugénie
Rain or shine, this summer’s jewellery is guaranteed to bring out the sun
Why the jeweller embarked on an epic European trip
The Alighieri jewellery designer serves her family’s favourite Indian dishes
London’s Central Saint Martins continues to foster some of the industry’s most exciting talents, thanks to its ethos of experimentation
A recent global summit offered warnings on climate change and inequality but also suggested opportunities
Demand is growing for the traditional illustration technique as jewellers and their clients place value on its bespoke look
Brand aims to restore its ‘aesthetic excitement’, signalled by arrival of spectacular yellow rough diamond and emerald
The post-millennium watch-collecting boom was a turning point for Wolf, the British family-run case business
Luxury brands are not only expanding their retail presence in the city but are also drawing on the region’s artisanal traditions
The gem has found new lustre, as edgy pieces attract young men, though environmental concerns are casting a shadow
By combining minimalist Danish design traditions with sustainability, the city’s jewellers are winning new business globally
It takes time and money to establish a signature style but success is also about desirability in the eyes of customers
Consumers are on a post-pandemic spree, though there is still a high proportion of older buyers in global terms
The Ghana-born jeweller is focused on the origin of raw materials and diversity among makers
With art-filled flagships and pieces evoking exotic travels, high jewellery is buoyant, with a clientele able to weather economic stress
Dogs, horses and rabbits feature prominently in the interior and events designer’s collection
Business models based on hiring or subscriptions are gaining ground, for their sustainability and to build brand loyalty
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