Black stones and dark materials rule in jewellery this season
India becomes hot ticket for Swiss watchmakers; western brands are working closely with Chinese artists; high-tech lumes brightening up the face of watch design; the tools and ideas driving an intaglio renaissance
Both modern and traditional interpretations of the ancient technique are in high demand
Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally
Goldsmiths’ Fair presents the rich variety of approaches to the technique in contemporary jewellery
A British Museum show traces the trade network for gems more than a thousand years ago
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers
Gabrielle Greiss’s farmhouse in rural France creates the perfect backdrop for her fantastical pieces
Jewellers are weaving magic in the atelier, creating pieces as fluid as fabric
Kazumi Arikawa has spent 40 years building his 500-piece collection. It’s now getting a cameo performance
The founder of sustainable clothier ELV Denim wants to keep important mementos in the family
The designer known for Tiffany’s most iconic pieces also dedicated two decades to charity and restoration projects
Pieces from break-ups can be repurposed to signal a fresh start
Increased footfall of American clients in France gave both jewellers the confidence to expand in the US
The jeweller is collaborating with Oxford university and hopes to standardise jade testing
The chief executive of the smallest jeweller in the LVMH stable talks about making an impact with limited resources
King Charles III granted the first batch in May but more than 500 companies are still awaiting a decision expected to come this month
A tie-up between Birmingham businesses and a local university illustrates the need to plug the skills gap and attract young trainees
High-tech carbon-fibre composite from the aerospace industry offers a rigidity and lightness that is ideal for designers
Pile on the chunky rings, lavish chains and power bangles
The influencer has made a career mocking the ultra-rich. Will they be charmed by his new accessories line?
The value of Paraíba tourmalines is on the rise as fewer quality stones can be extracted from mines
Keenly priced offerings that embody the design values of high-end pieces are a fast-growing and lucrative segment
Swifties following their idol’s Eras Tour have bonded — and created fledgling businesses — with friendship bracelets
