ROMANCING THE STONES
Art Deco design meets Mughal motifs in the work of Viren Bhagat. Melanie encounters a maestro and writes a profile for The Ecoomist.
Writing
THE HIGH-JEWELLERY HIGHWAY
From a 100-carat diamond to the ancient art of inlay, via a surprise gemology quiz. Melanie adds this to her luxury column at The Economist.
HOW WILL JEWELLERY EVOLVE POST PANDEMIC?
One thing’s for sure; things will never be the same again.
THE JEWELLER’S ART
James Taffin de Givenchy comes from one of fashion’s grandest families but his use of gemstones is more original than traditional. Melanie writes a profile for The Economist.
COOKING WITH COLOUR
Melanie meets the enamel masters Vacheron Constantin for her luxury column at The Economist.
THE TALE OF TWO GRAFF JEWELS
How the provenance of rare stones carries the drama of history…
AUCTION DRAMAS
Melanie Grant enjoys a preview of the top lots at Sotheby’s jewellery auction in Geneva on 13 May, including the Graff Vivid Yellow diamond and Victory diamond.
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Men’s shoemakers are wooing Asian customers with raffish twists on classic designs.
IT’S COMPLICATED
More women than ever say they’re interested in buying mechanical watches. But can they find any they actually like?
THE POWER OF ASIAN TASTE
The luxury market’s centre of gravity has moved eastwards. Melanie Grant explores how changing taste in jewellery reflects shifts in economic power.
THAT’S A WRAP
Silk scarves have a reputation as old-fashioned. But as this one from Hermès proves, there are sharp, modern ways to wear them.
FROM BEIRUT TO BOND STREET
Roberto Boghossian explains the DNA of his life’s work.
THE JADE WHISPERER
Wallace Chan on the symbolism of the jade cicada.
WATCH AND LEARN
The inner-workings of the biggest watch fair in the world.
RINGING THE CHANGES AT GOLDSMITHS’
This south-London jewellery fair is shedding its fusty reputation.
BIRTH OF A BILLIONAIRE
Over the course of his lifetime, Andrew Carnegie amassed one of history’s most staggering fortunes. When the industrialist retired in 1901, at the age of 66, he was the richest man in the world.
SNAKE CHARMER
Bulgari’s Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani on how he marries innovation with tradition.
DANCING WITH BUTTERFLIES
Cindy Chao makes one butterfly a year. Her latest design features diamonds and rubies and – curiously – silver.
MY JEWELS ARE PROPOSITIONS
Dior’s Creative Director of Jewellery, Victoire de Castellane, shows her second personal collection of jewels at NYC’s Gagosian Gallery in March.
JEWELS TO COLLECT NOW
John Moore’s futuristic aesthetic makes him one to watch.
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