Jewels and Jewelry

March 5, 2024

‘It’s All in the Way You Tell the Story’

Charles Leung, Chaumet’s new chief executive, started his tale at the house by introducing its designs for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals. In 2018 Charles […]
March 5, 2024

Brushed Gold Becomes the Finish of the Moment

Designers say the matte surface creates an interesting play of light for their pieces. Take a back seat, polished gold. Your shiny and reflective surface has […]
March 5, 2024

A Painter’s Role? Capturing the Sparkle of a Gemstone

As one artist wrote: “Luxury is not found in the cold pixels of our phone or computer.” There are myriad words to describe how light enters […]
February 14, 2024

Watch Storage Can Range from Plastic Trays to Custom Drawers

And at least one specialist goes even further: “Old Gucci shoe box, great! We can turn that into an accessories box.” Lisa Adams is convinced that […]
February 8, 2024

America Ferrera, Katie Holmes, and Carey Mulligan Turn Out for Chanel

The brand hosted a celebrity-fueled bash for its U.S. foray into high-end jewelry. On Wednesday night, a throng of actors, cycling through a swirl of events […]
January 30, 2024

Louis Vuitton Adds a Men’s Fine Jewelry Line

Francesca Amfitheatrof’s 18-piece collection mixes modern looks with inspiration from the brand’s past. When Francesca Amfitheatrof, Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of watches and jewelry, started looking […]
January 30, 2024

How Cartier’s 1920s Trinity Design Has Kept Its Cool

How Cartier’s genderless Trinity style became a cult classic. The French poet and filmmaker Jean Cocteau always wore two Cartier Trinity rings stacked on his left […]
January 30, 2024

Craftsmanship Moves to the Fore in a Jewelry Shop Renovation

The London designer Jessica McCormack devised a way for clients to see how their jewelry is made. In November, just as she was about to open […]
January 20, 2024

Wedding Fashion: Grooms Ditch Black Tuxedos for More Customized Looks

Some men are ditching standard suit options in favor of more customized looks for their wedding attire. When it comes to wedding outfit shopping, brides seem […]
January 18, 2024

When Jewelry Influences Watchmakers

Brands are extending their reach by repurposing best-selling designs, including animal and floral motifs, onto timepieces. The cockatoo, one of Tiffany & Company’s most recognizable motifs […]