This Month
This jewellery may be fake, but it’s precious beyond compare
Tucked between a Starbucks and a Hard Rock Cafe, an extraordinary treasure trove is about to go on display in a Paris mansion never before opened to the public.
- Robert Bevan
This jewellery brand began with a love story
Marie Lichtenberg left her magazine job and her relationship for a fresh start making pieces inspired by her Creole heritage.
Meet the Melbourne surgeon who collects rare six-figure watches
Hearing about a coveted, hand-crafted timepiece is always music to the ears of Tony Prochazka.
- Bani McSpedden
September
Coded messages used to mark pearl discoveries
On the eve of her new collection launch, Paspaley creative director Christine Salter recalls her grandfather’s need to keep his best finds a secret when at sea.
- Eugenie Kelly
Here comes the genderless watch
Forget the idea of timepieces with big faces for men, and diamonds for women. Even ‘unisex’ is outdated now in the world of wristwear.
- Bani McSpedden
August
The French fashion house turning fabric into jewellery
From the Scottish Highlands to high jewellery fantasy, Chanel’s Patrice Leguéreau reveals the glittering virtues of tweed.
- Divya Bala
‘Considered living’ is the new order in Melbourne’s Armadale
Jewellery and optical designer Şener Besim has teamed with Fitzroy’s Oigall Projects to create a boutique of edgy elegance.
- Stephen Todd
There’s a huge new trend in men’s fashion - jewellery
Brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings ... a new wave of designers is intent on pushing the boundaries.
- Eugenie Kelly
Can men wear jewellery to the office?
Adornments, like fashion, are more gender-fluid than ever. It’s time to man up and wear some pearls – with a little help from an expert.
- Lauren Sams
July
Richemont drops on signs luxury demand is weakening in US, China
The Swiss owner of Cartier reported a surprise drop in revenue from the Americas in the three months through June.
- Andy Hoffman
This jewellery brand just opened a glittering luxury hotel in Rome
It’s taken 139 years for the storied Italian jewellery house Bulgari to finally open a hotel in Rome. It’s been worth the wait, guests at the extravagant launch agreed.
- Glynis Traill-Nash
June
He bought his first Rolex at 19. Now only HECS is slowing this luxury shopper
Despite fears of economic gloom, the luxury goods sector remains robust.
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- Lauren Sams
Inside Bulgari’s high-jewellery launch to VIP clients in Venice
Creative director Lucia Silvestri’s latest collection, Mediterranea, took centre stage at the suitably alluring Palazzo Ducale.
- Jane Cornwell
May
All that glitters: Martin & Stein’s fine jewellery collection for sale
It’s the end of an era for the Sydney jeweller, which closed last year. Here’s your chance to bid for exquisite art deco and retro gems at Leonard Joel.
- Glynis Traill-Nash
Siblings create sparkling brand from dad’s diamond business
The Whiting family are bringing rare antique diamonds to Australia to make fine jewellery. And it all started with their “mad for rocks” father.
- Lauren Sams
Tiffany’s tickled pink to be grabbing the world’s last Argyle diamonds
“This is truly once in a lifetime,” says the jeweller’s chief gemologist of the 35 sparklers acquired from the now-closed mine in the Kimberley.
- Lauren Sams
April
Michael Hill sparkles in $45m buy of jewellery chain
The ASX-listed jeweller has snapped up family owned Bevilles Jewellers which will allow it to service the entire fine jewellery sector.
- Carrie LaFrenz
March
Lord Tennyson’s descendant offloads family jewels
An Australian direct descendant of British Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson is parting with a tiara and other jewels.
- Elizabeth Fortescue
Swiss watch sales hit a record $37b despite half the number being made
If we’re being asked to pay more than ever for wristwear, it’s because we’re buying more than time.
- Bani McSpedden
Does name jewellery make you look classy or cheap?
They’re everywhere from the A-list to the school gates, but are personalised necklaces a cringe humblebrag or sweet tribute?
- Alexandra Zagalsky
