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Buying a piece of jewellery you hope to pass on to future generations can be a significant investment, so its financial value and versatility are crucial – as is the nature of the piece
From the jeweller’s sketchbook in 1906, to the wrist of Kate Middleton in 2022, the spirit of Van Cleef & Arpels is kept alive by its iconic four leaf clover – and the maison is not the only one
Dress to impress: these are the luxury brands blurring the lines between haute couture and jewellery, from Dior and Chopard to Van Cleef & Arpels and Cindy Chao
Over oval diamonds? Try trilliant, trapezoid and tapered baguette cuts – now in vogue as houses like Cartier and Chaumet seek fresh perspectives on traditional designs
Forget traditional gold and platinum – the high jewellery world is turning to space tech, anodised alloys and colourful finishes to complement gem settings
No one cut to fit all: fancy cuts can enhance the appeal of certain gemstones and high jewellery houses like Graff, Chopard and Messika are using them in their creations
Diamonds are forever, but these extremely rare pink-coloured rocks, in great demand for centuries, are also safe investments when global markets are volatile – here’s what you need to know
Sotheby’s and Christie’s saw record highs for gemstones this year in Hong Kong, but how does 2023 look for the city’s jewellery industry?
In Hollywood, it’s not just the stars that glitter as the jewellery they wear in films can leave a mark – here’s how luxury brands have paid tribute to the silver screen
From Cartier and Chaumet to Garrard and Boucheron, how do luxury maisons work with royals to create new wonders for some of the world’s finest crown jewels?
If the classic white diamond doesn’t quite tell your love story, how about a blue cocktail ring from Piaget or yellow diamond from Ronald Abram?