Category: Jewelry
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Citrine Dreams
Designers Verdura, David Yurman, Vram, Margot McKinney, Mellerio and LeVain put citrines on center stage. Citrine, known for its sunny yellow to orange tones and natural clarity, has been incorporated into jewelry for centuries. The gemstone’s name is thought to come from the French citron, meaning lemon, and the Latin word citrina, meaning yellow, and…
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Introducing the New Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla High Jewelry Watches
Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch maison in continuous operation, has introduced three new precious gem-set timepieces that can be worn interchangeably in four different ways. The Grand Lady Kalla, whose design is inspired by Art Deco, was first introduced in 2024 in an all-diamond version. The three new timepieces incorporate a choice of emeralds,…
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The Fire Within: Opal Jewelry at Its Finest
Jewelry designers Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Monica Rich Kosann and Marina B capture opal’s legendary luminosity. Opals are unique in the world of gemstones, offering a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors as they reflect the light. This sparkling “play-of-color” has fascinated people across the globe for millennia. Mysterious and enchanting, opals have historically held numerous…
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These Ice Cubes Won’t Melt
Chopard’s newest Ice Cube Haute Joaillerie collection sparkles aplenty. Introduced as a capsule collection in 2024, Chopard’s Ice Cube Haute Joaillerie collection has expanded today with new pieces in “daring proportions,” according to the brand. The new bijoux, designed by Chopard’s co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele, range from bracelets to a pin and necklace,…
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New Wave
Jewelry designers Faraone Mennella, Margot McKinney, Yeprem, Jamie Turner and Men? harness the beauty of waves’ sensuous curves to great effect. There’s nothing like the sound of the sea waves to brighten spirits and soothe the soul. The never-ending swells of water provide a rhythmic cadence that is calming and endlessly peaceful. Jewelry designers have…
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Ruby Beauties
July’s radiant birthstone takes center stage in jewelry by Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, David Yurman and Mellerio. Of all of the precious gemstones, perhaps none evokes as much emotion as the ruby. Historically, rubies have been associated with prosperity, wealth and protection, as well as passion, in cultures around the world. Rubies have…
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Out of the Woods
Fine jewelers, including Seaman Schepps, Verdura, Silvia Furmanovich and Aletto Brothers, celebrate the unique beauty of wood in their designs. The use of natural organic materials in decorative objects and jewelry dates back millennia. Wooden beads and ornaments have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, and early African and Asian civilizations crafted intricately carved pendants…
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Jewels That Tell Time
Chanel, Cartier, Bulgari and Hermès recently introduced watches that double as fine jewelry. Sometimes a watch isn’t just a watch and a bracelet isn’t just a bracelet. At this year’s Watches and Wonders show in Geneva, brands including Cartier, Bulgari, Chanel and Hermès introduced timepieces just as decorative and precious as their fine jewelry. Eternal…
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Crafting Luck and Love: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Iconic Alhambra Collection
For nearly 60 years, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection has been at the heart of the celebrated Paris-based maison. The Alhambra’s shape, reminiscent of a four-leaf clover, is intended to bring luck to the wearer, and its name is inspired by the ethereal architecture of the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. In 1968, the…
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Fulco Verdura’s Timeless Style
He dressed some of the most famous women of the 20th century in his jewels. His partnership with Coco Chanel is legendary. Fulco di Verdura was one of the world’s most celebrated jewelry designers — and his designs are alive and well today. Verdura was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1899, the son of nobility.…
