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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
The all-female 1,500km race will push you to your limits – and make you friends for life
The brand’s watch and jewellery creative director on the artists, music and spaces that inspire her
From products to fundraisers, the industry has responded rapidly to raise money for charities
Manufacturers are opening their creative doors to the public and find they are learning a lot about their core customers
Auction site looks to grab bigger share of $18bn second-hand market, as supplies of new pieces tighten
The presence of Cindy Chao jewellery at a charity auction at Frieze Art Fair highlights the trend for cross-collecting
Luxury houses have looked beyond traditional European launches and expanded digital channels
Cartier, with its reissue of the quirky Cloche timepiece, is among the brands playing with unexpected shapes and proportions
Krishna Choudhary’s decision to diverge from the traditional customer base of his father’s Jaipur business has proved fruitful
CEO Hélène Poulit-Duquesne and creative director Claire Choisne talk about giving the storied Paris jewellery house a contemporary boost
The designer talks through her favourite things
Watchmaker aims to be more accessible digitally and physically, says its CEO
High jewellery clients see investment potential in designer’s sculptural pieces
This season’s monochrome models are the opposite of bling
High jewellery maisons are turning to augmented reality — and China — to market their latest collections
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