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A view of Sotheby’s new space in Hong Kong. Photo: Facebook

Art houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s show off flashy new Hong Kong showrooms

The auction houses’ glammed up spaces are a reflection of their desire to change the way they conduct business.

Style shoot: Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection

Q&A | How Cartier designed its latest Nature Sauvage collection

4 jewellery highlights of August – from Chanel to Chaumet

Chanel’s Première watch is also a necklace, with a microphone and earphones to take and make phone calls or listen to music

Chanel recruited Lily-Rose Depp to bring an extra glamour to its latest high jewellery launch, while Boucheron, Chaumet and Mellerio also had dazzling new offerings. Photos: Handouts

Amber fires up: the gem’s journey from ancient forests to today’s jewellery

The fossilised tree resin is seen as a precious stone despite not having a mineral origin and has been used in jewellery in cultures from Ancient Greece to China

Why the jewellery industry isn’t giving up on natural diamonds

Louis Vuitton and Graff have launched new collections trading on the rarity of natural diamonds as demand for lab-grown stones slumps, with specialists De Beers slashing overall output

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Why jewellery remains a shining investment during troubled times

Jewellery was the second-highest performer on the latest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, with period pieces, coloured gemstones and single-owner collections the strongest subsectors.

Jewellery was the second-highest performer on the latest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, with period pieces, coloured gemstones and single-owner collections the strongest subsectors. Photo: EPA-EFE

Style shoot: Boucheron’s Iceland-inspired Or Bleu high jewellery collection

Creative director Claire Choisne used waves of silver, sprays of precious stones and icicles of pearls to convey the power of the country’s majestic landscape

No longer a girl’s best friend? Why semi-precious gems now rival diamonds

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

Good as gold: how did jewellery perform at Hong Kong’s spring auctions?

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

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction record sets the tone: rare diamond sparkles among strong figures for spring season, with Phillips’ numbers up too, and Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales to come. Pictured: A 5.02-carat fancy pink diamond, from Poly Auction Hong Kong. Photos: Handout

Watches and Wonders Edit: Vacheron Constantin’s Égérie collection

Working with fashion designer Yiqing Yin, the watchmaker has produced the Égérie: The Pleats of Time and Égérie Moon Phase models

Working with fashion designer Yiqing Yin, watchmaker Vacheron Constantin has produced the new Égérie: The Pleats of Time and Égérie Moon Phase models

Style shoot: Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée jewellery brings a rainbow of colour

Across a spectrum of colours, Van Cleef & Arpels rings and bracelets sparkle in a rainbow of hues to reflect your mood

Singapore banking dynasty scion buys US$29 million mansion amid property lull

Grace Wee Jingsi, the youngest child of United Overseas Bank Ltd. CEO Wee Ee Cheong, is taking advantage of a lull in the city state’s high-end housing market to buy a ‘good class bungalow’, according to property filings.

What are ‘semi-precious’ stones? The blazing-colour jewellery trend explained

Even big-name bands like Louis Vuitton, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are giving opals and topazes their chance to shine as consumers look beyond traditional gems to more diverse pieces that may offer more than just a pretty sparkle

Van Cleef & Arpels are just one big-name brand leaning into a trend for semi-precious stones, valued for their dramatic colour and their supposed healing or protective properties. Photos: Handout

6 luxury gifts for loved ones, from jewellery to colourful collectible homeware

Louis Vuitton and Boucheron bring the bling, but there’s also bold modern homeware from Ottolenghi x Serax and Marimekko, plus a necklace from Chantal Shafie that holds Nomad caviar

6 of the latest luxury gifts spanning Louis Vuitton and Boucheron jewellery, a Diptyque scent, designer tableware and even a necklace that holds caviar. Photos: Handout

Watchmaker Omega confident in Hong Kong shoppers as it opens two glitzy shops

Watchmaker opens new multistorey shops in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui even as government predicts drop in tourism spending in 2024.

Omega raises US$600,000 for eye charity Orbis through watch auction

The Swiss luxury brand recently auctioned 11 suitcases, each containing 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold Hong Kong edition watches via Sotheby’s as part of its CSR efforts to support Orbis.

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Different matter: wood, leather and metal jewellery is having a moment

How designers from Hermès to myriad small houses are playing with rare combinations of materials to achieve striking new forms

Kinraden is one of a number of jewellers getting creative with materials – in this case, with recycled gold and susutainably sourced mpingo wood. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Omega’s continuous quest for technical excellence

Omega, famed for its elegant Constellation and De Ville collections, and Seamaster dive watches, continues to innovate with 2023’s Speedmaster Super Racing and the Coaxial Master Chronometer Calibre 1932

Twice as nice? Toi et moi engagement rings are back in vogue with the A-list

Famous couples through history from Napoleon and Joséphine to John and Jackie Kennedy have worn these twin-gem beauties, and today’s A-listers are bringing the tradition back

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible property collection, from Madeira to Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo sold his Juan Pablo Molyneux-designed Trump Tower apartment at a loss – but did he just invest in a mansion on Dubai’s Billionaire’s Island?

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Cartier’s greatest hits: 3 iconic bracelets that stand the test of time

There’s a reason the Panthère, Love and Juste un Clou are brand signatures that have endured for decades

Cartier’s Panthère, Love and Juste un Clou have been brand signatures for decades and jewellery using these motifs remain popular today. Photo: Handout

Dragon bling: red jewellery trends just in time for Lunar New Year

Van Cleef & Arpels, Bottega Veneta and Boucheron are among those releasing bold new collections that happily connect with Asian demand for the lucky colour as we welcome the Chinese Year of the Dragon

Style Edit: Classic Omega watches to pair with your partner this Valentine’s Day

For him, the Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer in titanium or stainless steel; for her the Mini Trésor with its ‘Her Time’ pattern and pavé diamonds

Forever no more? How we wear diamonds is changing – from classic to carefree

A-listers and trendsetters are finding new ways to make the stones stand out, eschewing traditional solitaires for stacking or deliberately mismatching pieces in fun ways

Emily Ratajkowski was on-trend with her mismatched ear cuffs that showed today’s more flexible approach to wearing diamond jewellery at the 2023 Met Gala in May. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit: Tudor just reimagined its most famous watches for Lunar New Year

The Black Bay and Royal models are much sought-after classics that make ideal gifts for discerning loved ones, presented in auspicious Lunar New Year colours

Tudor’s Black Bay (shown) and Royal models are much sought-after classics that make ideal gifts for discerning loved ones, presented in auspicious Lunar New Year colours. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Blancpain unveils new Ladybird timepiece for Valentine’s Day

This year the brand is releasing new Ladybird Saint-Valentin models, with a small seconds indication featuring a heart pierced by Cupid’s arrow – in 2019 there was even a watch inspired by Marilyn Monroe

Pink diamonds: what are they and why are they worth so much?

Most of these elusive stones come from a single mine in Australia … which just closed – no wonder celebs from Blake Lively to Lady Eliza Spencer are fans

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Ultra Luxury
Some of the world's most coveted luxurious objects
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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