The jeweller’s new chief executive on breaking the European hold on top luxury jobs and attracting younger, especially male, customers
Brands see timepiece designs by high-profile couturiers as an increasingly effective way to tap into customers’ desires
In-house courses and collaborations with educational institutions are aimed at teaching métier skills to school children
Designers are making the statement accessory even more of a statement
One writer goes into the deep
Swiss industry-standard training in Greater Manchester aims to help plug a gap of thousands of workers and improve customer service
His Insta alter egos lampoon the ultra wealthy. So why are the people he mocks begging him for more?
Why the jeweller embarked on an epic European trip
Consumers are on a post-pandemic spree, though there is still a high proportion of older buyers in global terms
With art-filled flagships and pieces evoking exotic travels, high jewellery is buoyant, with a clientele able to weather economic stress
Waiting lists for new luxury watches are frustratingly long but there are some crafty alternatives
The automotive and action-sports brand consultant on Snoopy, Japanese streetwear, and innovative uses for nappy-rash cream
Founded just 24 years ago, the watchmaker is attracting a loyal young following with its takes on antiquarian-inspired horology
Watch designers also bring products to life after seeing appeal of bejewelled mechanical objects
Luxury jewellery brands are looking to emulate the cachet — and sales success — of Cartier’s Love bracelet
From the Boodles aquamarine to the Buccellati bracelet, the world’s great gem dynasties share the pieces they most treasure
Synergies between watchmakers and sport are reaching new heights
The pre-owned watch platform bets on the rise of independent brands and the appeal of physical stores, as it tours the world with more than 100 timepieces
Antonio Calce plans to increase production while dramatically cutting the life cycle of his watches
Experts from both worlds have created unique timepieces for the debut fundraiser in New York next month to support emerging artists
Celebrity favourite jeweller even customises Rolexes
Design collaborations are commonplace between talents in fashion and even watches, but rare between jewellers
Watchmakers are responding to demand for tabletop timepieces from digitally jaded buyers seeking ‘meaningful’ objects
Brands offer latest pieces to preferred clients well ahead of official unveilings
A party jacket is a bespoke gem-set jewel that can transform a treasured solitaire, giving it extra sparkle — and a new lease of life
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