Jewels and Jewelry

March 6, 2024

At Yohji Yamamoto, a Jewelry Designer Gets Some Respect

Rie Harui, founder of Riefe, is one of the few creatives in the fashion world who co-signs the pieces she makes for the runway. Rie Harui’s […]
March 5, 2024

Marlene Dietrich’s Legacy Still Glitters

The movie star’s penchant for high jewelry continues to attract attention today. If the 20th century could claim an It girl, she probably would be Marlene […]
March 5, 2024

Cartier Collection Mixes Innovation and Heritage

The new Cartier Libre Polymorph pieces include a jeweled carabiner watch and lapel clips. Awards season is prime time for brands to reveal showstopping creations, and […]
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 […]