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Vogue
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The Dramatic Sports Story That Inspired the Tennis Bracelet
Elsewhere, other prominent players love to wear sentimental pieces on the court. Coco Gauff has worn a pearl Vivienne Westwood orb necklace and an Olympic rings necklace which was gifted to her by doubles player Desirae Krawczyk. Emma Raducanu, as a brand ambassador for Tiffany & Co., has opted for diamond, platinum, and pearl teardrop earrings and a matching necklace from the brand's Victoria collection during Wimbledon. Donna Vekic of Croatia celebrates beating Diane Parry at the 2025 Australian Open. From the tennis bracelet to the tennis necklace Jewellers and designers have long innovated around the most classic designs. So next up from the tennis bracelet, came the tennis necklace. The diamond strand is lengthened to become a choker-like necklace, usually comprising of a gold chain. The pared back, quietly glamorous aesthetic of the original wrist adornment remains. Still, brands over the years have offered more variation on the theme: Colored diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. You can look to the likes of Mejuri, De Beers, Tiffany & Co., Vrai, and more. Instagram Hailey Bieber Photo: Instagram (@haileybieber) The tennis bracelet as a timeless piece Off of the court, gifting a tennis bracelet is a meaningful gesture, perfect for celebrating important moments and memories, or a symbolic bond, thanks to its understated elegance. The beauty of the tennis bracelet lies in its versatility: precious but never ostentatious, light and discreet, so it can be worn every day. The tennis bracelet has also had a bit of a renaissance among celebrities, on and off court. As should be expected, you can usually spy them on the wrists of the poster girls of quiet luxury—think Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie Grainge—for which the tennis bracelet totally fits the refined aesthetic. Ready to serve up? There's infinite choices, styling details, and stacking options that await you, even if you're still working on your serve. Below, a guide to the brightest and best tennis bracelets, on and off the clay: Vogue's Top Picks for Tennis Bracelets:
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Mining production sees 3.7% boost in May 2025
The Minerals Council South Africa has released the mining production results for May 2025. Mining production recorded a 3.7% increase month-on-month in this period. This follows a flat performance in April. Five of the nine major mineral segments registered production increases, with nickel surging by 55.6%, followed by the PGMs (+10.1%), iron ore (+6.6%), diamonds (+3.9%) and chrome (+2.9%). Increasing output The surge in nickel production is a result of an increase in output in one of the five major mines. The increase in PGMs output in May is more a base effect, following production disruptions in April. The other four major sub-sectors recorded the following declines in production: copper (-5.9%), coal (-2.6%), gold (-0.2%) and manganese (-0.2%). The positive overall mining growth performance in May bodes well for the quarterly production of the mining sector. Compared to Q1 2025, which contracted by 4%, Q2 production looks set to increase by more than 3%, resulting in a positive contribution by the sector to overall real GDP performance. Total mining production Year-on-year, total mining production increased slightly by 0.2%. This breaks a streak of six months where annual mining production declined. Six of the major industries recorded increases in May. These include gold (+1.5%), iron ore (+12.5%), chrome (+3.7%), nickel (+19.1%), and diamonds (+7.7%). Together, these sub-sectors represent just under 36% of total mining production. Compared to 12 months ago, production contracted for manganese (-13%), coal (-4.6%), and the PGMs (-0.6%). Year-to-date (January to May 2025), production was down by 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Earnings Minerals sales earnings (measured in current prices) soared by 18.8% in May compared to 12 months ago. Leading the surge was gold sales, which increased by a mammoth 338.7%. This is explained by a 40% increase in the gold price when compared to a year ago. There were also increases in chrome (5.2%), copper (+10.8%) and nickel (+70.2%). Declines in minerals sales year-on-year were recorded in the iron ore (-10.5%), manganese (-9.1%), PGMs (- 15.6%), and coal (-4.2%) sub-sectors. There was a slight increase of 1.1% in total minerals sales – R321bn in 2025 compared to R317bn (2024). Month-on-month (April to May 2025), gold sales increased by almost R4bn, the biggest increase by far of all the sub-sectors. Gold is the safe haven Continued volatility in global markets resulting from the US tariff regime continues to affect demand for minerals, impacting prices. In such an environment, the gold price should remain well supported as gold is viewed as a safe haven investment instrument. Most of South Africa's mineral exports to the US are currently exempt from the tariffs, except for diamonds and iron ore. The tariffs are likely to increase auto prices in the US, which could result in lower total demand. If realised, the decline in demand for autos in the US will likely affect PGMs production in the short- to medium-term via a reduced demand for autocatalytic converters. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Wall Street Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore? De Beers Reckons With Price Plunge
De Beers chief executive Al Cook wants to save a generation of lovers and newlyweds from what he calls a 'huge con' when it comes to buying diamonds. In the process, he hopes to rescue his iconic brand—and perhaps the diamond industry as it has existed for more than a century—from an ominous decline.
South China Morning Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Style Edit: Graff unveils world's largest heart-shaped diamond, the Infinity, and continues to redefine luxury jewellery with its most breathtaking creations yet
The house of Graff and the history of magnificent diamonds go hand in hand. Over the decades, the exclusive British luxury jewellery house has handled some of the most outstanding rocks ever mined, including the legendary 1,109-carat Lesedi la Rona , the second largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered. The Infinity was named after Laurence Graff's boundless love for diamonds. Photo: Handout In 2017, it added another chapter to that story with the acquisition of a 373.72-carat rough diamond of exceptional transparency that experts discovered had once formed part of the Lesedi la Rona. The maison then spent time getting to know the stone, using precision scanning technology to identify any tiny flaws. Advertisement After weeks of intense deliberation, company founder Laurence Graff and his team of gemologists and master cutters established that the largest stone achievable was a heart-shaped diamond of a previously-unseen magnitude. The 373.72-carat rough diamond that once formed part of the legendary Lesedi la Rona, from which the Infinity diamond was painstakingly cut. Photo: Handout They began the painstaking work of transforming the stone, bringing the maison's expertise to bear on the delicate task and spending 10 months cutting and polishing this extraordinary treasure, respecting its inner qualities and refining them. More than a year on, the work was complete. Named The Infinity, after Laurence Graff's boundless love for diamonds, the 157.8-carat piece is the largest heart-shaped diamond of its kind in the world. The 157.8-carat piece is the largest heart-shaped diamond of its kind in the world. Photo: Handout That same expertise with the most coveted of stones can be seen in all of Graff's high jewellery creations. Take the remarkable 17.05-carat Sri Lankan unheated emerald-cut sapphire bangle, for example: the spectacular stone at its heart is flanked with ranks of emerald-cut diamonds in a snow-set pavé, interspersed with a single row of baguette-cut sapphires, appearing to float above the bangle's surface.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian flaunts Elizabeth Taylor's $400K diamond earrings after losing Birkin auction
Kim Kardashian shared some behind the scenes shots from her recent walk in the fall 2025 couture show in Paris on social media Saturday. The reality star, 44, was dripping with diamonds, including a pair of huge chandelier earrings once owned by the late actress Elizabeth Taylor, which were on loan from jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz. 'DEMNA,' she wrote next to the carousel of snaps, in honor of the designer Demna Gvasalia's final show from Balenciaga. The earrings were given to the Oscar winner by her husband Mike Todd in 1957 shortly before his death in March 1958. For the look, Kardashian was dressed in a cream satin slip dress, similar to the slip Taylor wore in the 1958 drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Taylor earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Maggie 'The Cat' in the film co-starring Paul Newman and Burl Ives. One of the photos included the concept sketch the designer had put together for Kardashian's approval. Others included the rehearsal for the actual walk for the fashion show, where guests, including Lauren Sanchez, Lorde, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts with daughter Kai were treated to the dazzling display. Like Taylor, the American Horror Story actress wore matching satin pumps. Denma added a white fur coat to the look, upsetting some of Kardashian's fans. 'Are you back to fur???' one asked. 'Somewhere in the arctic, a polar bear just filed a fashion lawsuit,' commented another. The jewelry she wore also included a multi-carat diamond necklace Taylor had received from her then-husband, Richard Burton. 'I feel as though I'm only the custodian of my jewelry,' Taylor wrote in her 2003 book, Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry. The jewelry she wore also included a multi-carat diamond necklace Taylor had received from her then-husband, Richard Burton 'When I die and they go off to auction I hope whoever buys them gives them a really good home.' The earrings are believed to be valued at $400,000. '❤️It was as if Liz was walking into the room.. most gorgeous look,' wrote an adoring fan. 'Okkkkkkkkkkkkk razzle and dazzle me,' her sister Khloe wrote. Earlier this week, Kardashian had hoped to purchase another piece of fashion history, Jane Birkin's original Hermès Bag, which was being auctioned off. She lost to a collector in Japan who bought it for $10.1 million.
