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The Post's special report on this year's most coveted high jewellery trends

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  • Dior’s Délicat haute joaillerie nods to the brand’s dressmaking heritage, while Tweed de Chanel pays homage in high jewellery to the maison’s iconic tweed fabric
  • Chopard’s Precious Lace presents jewelled takes on the delicate fabric, and military chic takes centre stage in The Power of Couture, part of Boucheron’s Histoire de Style

Cartier’s Le Voyage Recommencé sees coral beads paired with turquoise stones, while Boucheron’s The Power of Couture combines elements from ceremonial garments with diamonds and rock crystal

Boucheron’s More is More has onyx and mother-of-pearl, Cindy Chao used garnets and aquamarines for her Amour Butterfly, while Pomellato’s Armonie Minerali and Scarabeo both showcase semi-precious gems

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Say goodbye to solitaire round brilliants – bridal jewellery’s new must-haves are fancy-cut diamonds, as seen in Louis Vuitton’s LV Diamonds, and Tiffany & Co.’s heart, pear, oval and emerald cuts

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come

In a return to historical codes, men are once again embracing bold – as well as seriously valuable – jewellery led by today’s royalty: rappers and Hollywood stars

Man-made gemstones excite the sustainability conscious, but old school high jewellery houses remain wedded to the story and individuality of ‘natural’ diamonds

Huge gemstones in spectacular settings are finding a ready market in the city, with many Mandarin speakers among the wealthy buyers since the reopening of borders – here are auctions not to miss