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Emirates Woman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
The most exquisite high jewellery releases of the year
Paris Couture Week played a pivotal role in introducing the year's most extraordinary high jewellery creations, though these remarkable collections will define the entire 2025 luxury landscape. The world's foremost jewellery houses have unveiled their latest masterpieces, transforming nature's wonders into breathtaking wearable art through unparalleled craftsmanship and visionary design. From Cartier's wild felines to Tiffany's oceanic fantasies, these creations represent the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship – some immediately available to collectors, others serving as tantalizing previews of complete collections to debut later this year. Cartier Cartier brought its acclaimed Nature Sauvage trilogy to a spectacular conclusion with a menagerie of creatures rendered in precious gems. The collection's centerpiece is a magnificent white gold collier featuring a diamond leopard with onyx spots, poised protectively over a 26.53-carat Ceylon sapphire – a deliberate homage to the legendary 1949 panther brooch created for the Duchess of Windsor. Technical marvels abound, from golden tigers with articulated diamond paws that mimic real movement to crocodile earrings with emerald eyes that glint with lifelike intensity. A particular standout is the octopus cocktail ring, its rosy-hued stone 'tentacles' appearing to undulate around the finger. The collection solidifies Cartier's position as the unrivaled master of animal-inspired jewellery, blending artistry with mechanical ingenuity. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany's 2025 Blue Book collection plunges into the ocean's depths, reimagining Jean Schlumberger's aquatic fantasies for the modern era. The maison's artisans have created a marine universe where starfish and seahorses emerge from intricate diamond tracery, their forms accentuated by deep blue sapphires that capture the sea's mysterious glow. The showstopping bib necklace, with its delicate platinum threads mimicking fisherman's nets, cascades with precisely set gems that play with light like sun on water. Equally impressive are the earrings featuring sea turtles with emerald shells, each scale individually set to create mesmerizing texture. While the full collection won't be available until spring, these preview pieces demonstrate Tiffany's unparalleled ability to transform nature's fluid beauty into enduring jewels. Dior Victoire de Castellane's latest collection for Dior translates the house's lace motifs into 76 exquisite floral jewels. Inspired by Christian Dior's country estate in Milly-la-Forêt, the pieces feature diamond daisies and sapphire roses blooming across guipure-like gold lattices so delicate they appear woven from sunlight. The corsage bracelet is a technical marvel, its diamond-encrusted petals engineered to float independently, creating the illusion of blossoms trembling in a breeze. A necklace composed of pearl-studded forget-me-nots showcases Dior's signature romanticism, while a pair of earrings transforms lace patterns into geometric floral abstractions. This collection reaffirms Dior's position at the intersection of haute couture and high jewellery. Boucheron Boucheron presents two extraordinary collections that bookend its design legacy. Untamed Nature meticulously recreates founder Frédéric Boucheron's 19th-century botanical studies in diamonds and white gold, including a hyper-realistic moth brooch with wings rendered in gray and white mother-of-pearl marquetry that required 800 hours of craftsmanship. On 7 May, the maison will unveil the highly anticipated Serpent Bohème Vintage collection (pictured above), reimagining its iconic 1974 design for contemporary collectors. The updated version features streamlined pear-shaped diamond links that create more dynamic movement, with a fully pavéd white gold iteration that converts into four separate pieces. A brushed-gold cuff with the collection's signature floral motif adds a vintage-inspired option, its textured surface recalling rediscovered heirlooms. Chaumet Chaumet's 10-piece Bamboo collection elevates the humble plant through architectural jewelry design. The standout tiara features diamond-capped white gold stems topped with hand-engraved rose gold leaves, while a bib necklace of platinum and gold 'stalks' centers on a remarkable 13-carat black opal surrounded by mint-green tsavorite garnets. The maison has hinted this capsule is merely the first expression of its bamboo inspiration, with more elaborate interpretations planned for later in the year. The current pieces already demonstrate Chaumet's unique ability to merge organic forms with precise, almost structural design elements. Graff Graff transforms the humble sparrow into a breathtaking symbol of devotion with The Gift of Love necklace. Two diamond birds (125 carats total) appear caught in mid-flight, their sapphire eyes and onyx beaks adding lifelike detail. The romantic narrative peaks as one sparrow offers its mate a rare 13.51-carat fancy intense yellow diamond – a stone so exceptional it elevates the entire composition to museum quality. Piaget Celebrating 150 years, Piaget revisits its 1970s heyday with vibrant, unapologetically bold designs. The phoenix necklace spreads wings of engraved rose gold feathers set with rubies and pink sapphires, its detachable 12-carat pear-shaped rubellite pendant offering versatility. This jewellery collection serves as a prelude to even more jubilant anniversary pieces coming in fall 2025. Discover Piaget's first watch collection in 60 years at Art Dubai this weekend From Cartier's immediate showstoppers to Boucheron's upcoming May release and Piaget's future anniversary creations, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for high jewellery. These collections prove that nature – whether wild, delicate, or mythical – remains the ultimate muse for jewelry's most visionary creators. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Supplied
New York Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Tiffany Has Plans for a 7,500-Carat Kunzite
In late January, Victoria Wirth Reynolds of Tiffany & Company was getting ready to leave Bangkok for her next stop on a business trip through Asia when she scheduled a last-minute meeting with a gem dealer. And he showed her something that she couldn't resist: a massive piece of kunzite, the semiprecious stone named for George Kunz, who in 1879 had become Tiffany's first gemologist. Ms. Reynolds, the house's chief gemologist and vice president of high jewelry diamond and gemstone acquisition, quickly called her boss about a purchase. 'We decided in a bit more than a nanosecond,' said Anthony Ledru, Tiffany's president and chief executive. 'It was 10 seconds.' 'We thought this was such a Tiffany story,' he added. 'That's why it took zero time.' He and Ms. Reynolds recently described the conversation (although not the price or the dealer's name) as they sat in a private salon on an upper floor of Tiffany's Fifth Avenue flagship. Beside them was the stone, which totals a bit more than 7,500 carats and is about the size of a trade paperback. It had been mined in Mozambique about 25 years ago, they said. It is to be cut, once all the pieces are ordered, and made into 10 Bird on a Rock brooches, Jean Schlumberger's 1965 design for Tiffany that has since become one of its hallmarks. 'To be able to take our clients on this journey to see this and then to cut the gemstones — it was just too tempting not to do,' Ms. Reynolds said. Prices for the brooches will begin at about $300,000, she said. Clients will be able to choose among five shapes; each finished gem, which serves as the bird's glamorous perch, will be about 45 carats, or about the size of a large walnut. (Several brooches have already been ordered.) And, for the clients who want flexibility, a brooch may be made to convert into a pendant. As for the most irregular section of the kunzite gem — which looks a bit like an iceberg and represents about one-third of the total stone — it is to become a decorative tabletop piece in 2027. 'We're going to leave it rough — we're not going to cut it,' Ms. Reynolds said. 'We're really going to have fun with it.' The brand recently began presenting the brooch proposal to potential clients in New York City and plans to have the finished pieces ready by late December. Mr. Ledru said that acquiring noteworthy gems had been one of his priorities since he began running the brand in 2021. His plan, he explained, was 'to reinvest heavily in exceptional stones — not good stones, not very good stones, but exceptional stones — and we've done it.' LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, which acquired Tiffany in January 2021, does not disclose the annual revenue of its individual brands. But Tiffany said its sales had more than quintupled in the period between LVMH's acquisition and December 2024. Coming up with myriad iterations of the Bird on a Rock motif certainly seems to be part of the brand's recent plans, too. While an animated version appeared in a promotional video and a large bird illuminated with holiday lights perched on the Fifth Avenue building late last year, there also have been Bird on a Rock watches and a selection of Bird on a Pearl high jewelry pieces. Over the last few months alone, celebrities such as Demi Moore, Naomi Watts and Kieran Culkin have worn pieces that feature the design at red carpet events. While many jewelry houses rely on their archives for inspiration, experts say the tactic can be risky. 'It's always a delicate balance,' said Luca Solca, a senior luxury analyst at the research firm Bernstein. 'You need to have a good cocktail of tradition and innovation in this industry in order to thrive, because if you rely too much on the past then you become a museum artifact rather than a luxury brand.' But if the combination is right, there is a lot to gain. As Mr. Solca put it, 'If you are respectful of your past and bring it back in a modern and up-to-date way, that is probably one of most effective ways you can have to building the equity of the brand.'
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Tiffany & Co. Unveils Solar-Powered Rope Watch Inspired By Schlumberger
Tiffany & Co. 18-karat gold and diamond solar-powered Rope Watch. In a surprise move, Tiffany & Co. introduces a new chapter in its storied watch design legacy with the launch of the Rope watch -- equipped with cutting-edge solar-powered technology. Paying homage to Jean Schlumberger's iconic rope motif—first developed in the mid-20th century—this new jewelry watch deftly blends form and function. Offered in two versions and two sizes, the watches boast a forward-thinking sustainable power source while at the same time embracing heritage-inspired craftsmanship. Schlumberger, one of Tiffany's most celebrated designers, is revered for turning nature, textiles and art into opulent works of Rope-inspired wristwatch by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 1957-1970. wearable art. His Rope designs, in particular, drew inspiration from the braids, tassels, and cords of his childhood in Alsace, France, where his family ran a textile business. Schlumberger transformed these motifs into luxurious gold jewelry with rope-like outlines. Now, Tiffany & Co. extends the rope concept to its timepieces, but instead of mechanical or quartz movements, these watches are solar powered. The new movement is the result of a collaboration with Swiss movement company La Joux-Perret. The solar movement that powers the new Tiffany & Co. Rope watch is the result of a partnership with ... More La Joux Perret. Thanks to a semi-translucent dial, either in white mother of pearl or high-gloss black, the sunlight can reach the high-precision caliber – endowing the watch with the ability to run up to eight months on a full charge. Don't have time for a full charge, exposing the watch to sunlight for just two minutes will power the watch for 24 hours. Then, wear it outside in day light and you automatically garner more minutes and more power reserve. Design-wise, the all-new Rope watch offers sophisticated elegance. Available in 27mm and 33mm case sizes, the Rope watch is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, with two concentric gold rope motifs – separated by a ring of round brilliant diamonds – comprising the bezel. Even the minute hand is subtly shaped in twisted gold, demonstrating Tiffany's meticulous approach to detail. The 27mm version of the new Rope watch with Tiffany & Co. Blue alligator strap. The case back features an engraved sun symbol and a single diamond as a nod to the solar-powered engine within. The watches are offered with either a classic black alligator strap (for the black dial version) or a Tiffany Blue® -- almost robin's egg hued – alligator strap for the white mother-of-pearl dial version. The 27mm watch is set with 38 diamonds weighing 0.52 carats and retails for $16,000, while the 22 mm version is set with 39 diamonds weighing 0.9 carats and retails for $22,000.
Emirates Woman
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
The most exquisite high jewellery creations of 2025
Paris Couture Week played a pivotal role in introducing the year's most extraordinary high jewellery creations, though these remarkable collections will define the entire 2025 luxury landscape. The world's foremost jewellery houses have unveiled their latest masterpieces, transforming nature's wonders into breathtaking wearable art through unparalleled craftsmanship and visionary design. From Cartier's wild felines to Tiffany's oceanic fantasies, these creations represent the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship – some immediately available to collectors, others serving as tantalizing previews of complete collections to debut later this year. Cartier Cartier brought its acclaimed Nature Sauvage trilogy to a spectacular conclusion with a menagerie of creatures rendered in precious gems. The collection's centerpiece is a magnificent white gold collier featuring a diamond leopard with onyx spots, poised protectively over a 26.53-carat Ceylon sapphire – a deliberate homage to the legendary 1949 panther brooch created for the Duchess of Windsor. Technical marvels abound, from golden tigers with articulated diamond paws that mimic real movement to crocodile earrings with emerald eyes that glint with lifelike intensity. A particular standout is the octopus cocktail ring, its rosy-hued stone 'tentacles' appearing to undulate around the finger. The collection solidifies Cartier's position as the unrivaled master of animal-inspired jewellery, blending artistry with mechanical ingenuity. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany's 2025 Blue Book collection plunges into the ocean's depths, reimagining Jean Schlumberger's aquatic fantasies for the modern era. The maison's artisans have created a marine universe where starfish and seahorses emerge from intricate diamond tracery, their forms accentuated by deep blue sapphires that capture the sea's mysterious glow. The showstopping bib necklace, with its delicate platinum threads mimicking fisherman's nets, cascades with precisely set gems that play with light like sun on water. Equally impressive are the earrings featuring sea turtles with emerald shells, each scale individually set to create mesmerizing texture. While the full collection won't be available until spring, these preview pieces demonstrate Tiffany's unparalleled ability to transform nature's fluid beauty into enduring jewels. Dior Victoire de Castellane's latest collection for Dior translates the house's lace motifs into 76 exquisite floral jewels. Inspired by Christian Dior's country estate in Milly-la-Forêt, the pieces feature diamond daisies and sapphire roses blooming across guipure-like gold lattices so delicate they appear woven from sunlight. The corsage bracelet is a technical marvel, its diamond-encrusted petals engineered to float independently, creating the illusion of blossoms trembling in a breeze. A necklace composed of pearl-studded forget-me-nots showcases Dior's signature romanticism, while a pair of earrings transforms lace patterns into geometric floral abstractions. This collection reaffirms Dior's position at the intersection of haute couture and high jewellery. Boucheron Boucheron presents two extraordinary collections that bookend its design legacy. Untamed Nature meticulously recreates founder Frédéric Boucheron's 19th-century botanical studies in diamonds and white gold, including a hyper-realistic moth brooch with wings rendered in gray and white mother-of-pearl marquetry that required 800 hours of craftsmanship. On 7 May, the maison will unveil the highly anticipated Serpent Bohème Vintage collection (pictured above), reimagining its iconic 1974 design for contemporary collectors. The updated version features streamlined pear-shaped diamond links that create more dynamic movement, with a fully pavéd white gold iteration that converts into four separate pieces. A brushed-gold cuff with the collection's signature floral motif adds a vintage-inspired option, its textured surface recalling rediscovered heirlooms. Chaumet Chaumet's 10-piece Bamboo collection elevates the humble plant through architectural jewelry design. The standout tiara features diamond-capped white gold stems topped with hand-engraved rose gold leaves, while a bib necklace of platinum and gold 'stalks' centers on a remarkable 13-carat black opal surrounded by mint-green tsavorite garnets. The maison has hinted this capsule is merely the first expression of its bamboo inspiration, with more elaborate interpretations planned for later in the year. The current pieces already demonstrate Chaumet's unique ability to merge organic forms with precise, almost structural design elements. Graff Graff transforms the humble sparrow into a breathtaking symbol of devotion with The Gift of Love necklace. Two diamond birds (125 carats total) appear caught in mid-flight, their sapphire eyes and onyx beaks adding lifelike detail. The romantic narrative peaks as one sparrow offers its mate a rare 13.51-carat fancy intense yellow diamond – a stone so exceptional it elevates the entire composition to museum quality. Piaget Celebrating 150 years, Piaget revisits its 1970s heyday with vibrant, unapologetically bold designs. The phoenix necklace spreads wings of engraved rose gold feathers set with rubies and pink sapphires, its detachable 12-carat pear-shaped rubellite pendant offering versatility. This jewellery collection serves as a prelude to even more jubilant anniversary pieces coming in fall 2025. Discover Piaget's first watch collection in 60 years at Art Dubai this weekend From Cartier's immediate showstoppers to Boucheron's upcoming May release and Piaget's future anniversary creations, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for high jewellery. These collections prove that nature – whether wild, delicate, or mythical – remains the ultimate muse for jewelry's most visionary creators. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Supplied
CNA
30-04-2025
- Business
- CNA
Tiffany & Co unveils the Rope, its first watch with a solar-powered movement
The allure of a jewellery watch lies in its seamless blend of form and function. In recent years, Tiffany & Co has expanded its collection of jewellery watches inspired by legendary designs from its archives. Inspired by a twisted gold motif first conceived by Jean Schlumberger – one of the most influential jewellery and watch designers of the 20th century – the Rope Watch pays homage to his artistic legacy. Schlumberger, who spent over three decades with Tiffany & Co, was deeply influenced by the tassels, braids, and weaves he knew intimately from his upbringing in a prominent textile family in Alsace, France. He wove these inspirations into a distinctive collection of jewellery. The twisted golf motif has now been translated into a modern-day timepiece, combining a contemporary aesthetic with innovative watchmaking. The watch is presented in 18k yellow gold with the option of a white mother-of-pearl or glossy black dial. The wide bezel surrounding the dial is highlighted by two circles of polished gold rope, separated by a ring of round brilliant diamonds. The minute hand also takes the form of a rope. It features Tiffany & Co's first solar-powered movement designed in collaboration with and produced by renowned Swiss movement manufacturer, La Joux-Perret. The technology is a rarity in the world of jewellery watches and a first for Tiffany & Co. When fully charged, it provides autonomous power to the watch for eight months. Solar cells are set beneath the semi-translucent dial of the watch, enabling the movement to charge. Outdoors on a sunny day, it takes just two minutes to charge the watch to sufficiently run for 24 hours. The watch also comes in two case sizes. The 27mm size is set with 38 diamonds of nearly 0.52 total carats, while the 33mm size features 39 diamonds of 0.9 carats. To complement the sparkle of the diamonds, the polished gold of the rope accents catches the light to create depth and dimension, showcasing the expertise of Tiffany & Co's artisans. The caseback sports an engraved sun logo and a diamond to represent the new collection. The mother-of-pearl dial is paired with a Tiffany Blue alligator strap, while the glossy black dial is matched with a black alligator strap.
