Stars like Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Bella Hadid and Migos are big fans of bejewelled sunglasses, and boutique brands as well as major houses are happy to meet the demand

The Cartier ambassador and Wonka star attended his film’s London premiere with a custom necklace that looked just like confectionery

Prince William kicked off the craze for velvet slippers – these are the fashion brands with styles in suitably august colours and regal trim that appeal to Hollywood stars and royalty alike

From Chanel’s 123 tributes to the legendary No 5 to Tiffany & Co.’s pendants inspired by flower vases in Portofino – pay homage to the world of fine fragrances with suitably glittering and elegant pieces

Leonardo DiCaprio, Cristiano Ronaldo, J Balvin and other stars have sunk money into brands and online marketplaces – as well as amassing considerable personal collections

How designers from Hermès to myriad small houses are playing with rare combinations of materials to achieve striking new forms

Famous couples through history from Napoleon and Joséphine to John and Jackie Kennedy have worn these twin-gem beauties, and today’s A-listers are bringing the tradition back

Say ‘forever’ in laser-sealed silver and gold – classier than a tattoo, and easier to remove, too

Most of these elusive stones come from a single mine in Australia … which just closed – no wonder celebs from Blake Lively to Lady Eliza Spencer are fans

From playful Barbie themes to embedded Rolex dials, jewellers and watchmakers are looking beyond the wrist for those who want to make a style statement

Panerai and Tudor are leading the way into 2024 with bronze versions of classic pieces, while Bell & Ross are taking a characteristically avant-garde approach as the metal regains its lustre for statement timepieces

Away from the big Swiss powerhouses, luxury maisons have been making their own watches for decades – take a look back at what today’s big brands can learn from the successful crossovers of the past

Everyone from David Beckham and Harry Styles to Andrew Garfield and Jacob Elordi are puffing out their chests and proudly thrusting double-breasted suits back into the zeitgeist

The 2023 Academy Awards set the tone with Michelle Yeoh, Florence Pugh and Janelle Monáe all dazzling with their ‘dos’ as well as their dresses – ever since A-listers have been donning bands, bows and clips on the red carpet

Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet and The Weeknd are among the new generation of stars choosing the smaller dials and greater ornamentation of ‘women’s’ timepieces

From Kim K to Rihanna, loud and proud crucifixes are now a thing as fashionable maximalism meets its match in religious imagery – here are the brands blinging up the faith

Ancient Chinese royals made the green gemstone de rigueur, but today’s high jewellers and edgy designers alike are still under its spell

Rihanna, Bella Hadid and K-pop boy group Seventeen are just a few of the celebrities we’ve spotted blinging up their little finger – and these hip contemporary designers are leading the way

With Chinese horology back in the spotlight this year, we introduce some of the country’s finest watchmakers who are redefining 21st-century wristwear with regional influences