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Why the jeweller embarked on an epic European trip
The Alighieri jewellery designer serves her family’s favourite Indian dishes
Tambour redesign starts LV’s shift to boutique horology; old-school painting brushes aside digital rivals; the upward shift of jewellery rentals; how Rolex status symbols fund new artists; pearls turn from symbols of bourgeois elegance to bling for the boys
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
It takes time and money to establish a signature style but success is also about desirability in the eyes of customers
By combining minimalist Danish design traditions with sustainability, the city’s jewellers are winning new business globally
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
Twice-yearly auctions are part of the house’s expansion strategy across luxury sectors and aim to attract younger buyers
Inspired by the house’s famous trunks, Jean Arnault aims to increase the exclusivity — and price — of the timepieces
Jacqueline Karachi on being a steward of the brand’s design language
A brooch isn’t just a way to punctuate a look — it can also express the wearer’s politics or personality
A process that recovers the metal from old X-ray film is a sign of the jewellery industry’s moves towards more sustainable practices
The design doyenne on how her bold sculptural jewellery springs from her experiments with geometric form
Our annual look at the glistening world of jewellery includes an interview with Cartier’s creative director Jacqueline Karachi, a personal reflection on why cufflinks are still meaningful and glimpses into the working methods of emerging and established designers
Meet the emerging designers challenging tradition
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