May 16, 2024

An Affinity for Animals

Spirituality, astrology and a desire to express power over nature are a few of the reasons people seek such motifs, experts say. The black-dappled white panther, […]
April 14, 2024

Rock Crystal Is Back in (Watch) Style

While quartz has long been used in timepieces, new models by Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels show it having a moment. Decorative gems have adorned […]
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 […]
April 23, 2021

Technology Could Turn You Into a Tiffany

Augmented reality, 3-D printing and other advances are changing the jewelry business. Soon, they might help you become your own designer. From the Medicis to the […]
January 23, 2020

They’ve Got Their Gems to Keep Them Warm

PARIS —- January is the quieter of the two couture seasons when it comes to displays of haute joaillerie. With many top clients preferring to spend […]
January 25, 2018

In Paris, the Glitter of High Jewelry

Advertisement PARIS — The high jewelry showcases held during couture week in January tend to be more low-key affairs than those in July: A wet and […]
November 30, 2017

For Wood, It’s Time to Shine

It’s a humble material found throughout our homes and offices as well as in the forests and gardens outdoors. In some traditions, it has been the […]
March 19, 2016

Boucheron: A Small House With Large Ambitions

By ELIZABETH PATON March 19, 2016 PARIS — Last September, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, then the business development director of Cartier, took on a new role as chief executive of […]