Soaring gold prices test mettle of watchmakers; Eric Pirson on Tudor’s drive into the sporting big league; Shona Taine joins the horology elite; the ever increasing appeal of alexandrite; in search of new frontiers in the watch space race
The Antwerp-based doctor and collector combines his love of contemporary pieces with a desire to support emerging talent
Jobs for Indigenous people especially are under threat, though prices for stones are forecast to rise as scarcity increases
As the organisation nears its 700th anniversary, its head wants it to be ‘more relatable’ as an industry showcase
Prices at auction are breaking records, while the gemstone’s individuality is proving popular for engagement rings
Bvlgari is bucking the gloom in much of the European luxury sector by investing in domestic manufacturing and training
Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion sits besides global efforts by other brands to advance female entrepreneurship
Pawnbrokers report rise in new clients as Trump’s trade war boosts potential loan amounts and scrap value
Going to Ascot? These statement pieces are a winner
Dries Criel shares the best places to eat, shop and spend a Sunday in the world’s diamond capital
The lock motif, beloved since the early 19th century, is being reinvented
Modern-day elopements, Gillian Tett on why she wore white, engagement rings, tiaras – and more
Eloping couples, engagement rings with a twist and big white dresses are on this year’s wedding hot list
15 designs to set your heart spinning?
Pieces in every shade from pale sky to deep navy
Bright stones and sharp cuts are a spring palate-cleanser
Steal a march on Saint-Germain style this spring?
Gem-set timepieces dominate this year’s releases, reflecting high-ticket demand for models made from jewels and precious metals
From peridot to topaz and garnets, vibrant stones are commanding increasingly higher prices
Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces
Artefacts and techniques from antiquity to the Renaissance and Asian empires continue to inspire designers
Less expensive items have long been seen as a means of cultivating customers while maintaining brand prestige
Houses such as Asprey are maintaining their storied history with small teams of artisans and apprentices out of sight of the public
For more than 40 years, Galerie Marzee in the Netherlands has shaped the market and acted as a repository for remarkable pieces
Interest in ancient mythology is attracting buyers and spurring designers to produce pieces with a contemporary twist
