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March

The Italian renaissance-inspired Vizcaya Museum in Miami, where the collection was released.

Van Cleef & Arpels has become stealth wealth hit with Gen Z

Catherine Rénier, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, is well aware of her brand’s hit status with Generation Z.

February

Some of the luxury goods up for grabs in the Plutus auction.

Plutus tax frauds’ luxury taste goes under the hammer

The original owners of these proceeds of crime don’t have much use for them in jail.

Shoppers at Lovisa’s Melbourne CBD store. The company’s network is expanding toward 1000 outlets.

Lovisa’s global ambition takes shape as 1000th store looms

But investors in the fast-fashion chain backed by billionaire Brett Bundy are also concerned about the company’s ability to control costs as it rapidly expands.

Lab-grown diamonds and mined diamonds are chemically, physically and optically identical.

Diamonds are not forever (as lab-grown rocks tank prices)

The price of a ring-size single-carat stone has fallen by 37 per cent. To survive, luxury jewellers will have to persuade their clientele that a natural diamond is still worth the outlay.

Elegant glassware and aphrodisiac chocolates for Valentine’s Day

Romantic buys to give to your loved one, or yourself, this February 14.

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January

Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostyuk sporting a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Birkin bags and vintage Alhambra: GCQ bets on luxury in 2025

The fund believes Cartier and Van Cleef’s core clientele are becoming wealthier and less exposed to macroeconomic fluctuations.

Shane Fallscheer founded fashion jewellery chain Harli + Harpa. He has started with 20 stores.

Blundy’s former right-hand man takes on Lovisa jewellery empire

Shane Fallscheer spent more than a decade growing the billionaire’s accessories retailer into a giant. Can he do it again – for himself – with Harli + Harpa?

December 2024

Kerryn Langer, co-founder and the creative brains behind Arms of Eve.

Point King Capital swoops on hot Sydney jewellery brand Arms of Eve

The Bondi Beach-founded business sells affordable accessories that have been seen on Margot Robbie, Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.

38-diamond phone case: gifts for when the price doesn’t matter

Gift options are wide open when money is practically no object. Something from this gold-standard selection is sure to delight.

8 glittery gifts for your partner

From signature jewellery that cries “look at me!” to subtle looks and personalised pieces, we’ve got you covered.

Not everyone likes this new watch CEO. He’s OK with that

Bremont has a new man at the top, and he doesn’t sweat his haters.

November 2024

Jeweller Bibi van der Velden takes inspiration from everywhere - except, perhaps surprisingly, from jewellery itself.

Mammoth tusks and jellyfish: how to bring jewellery ‘alive’

Starting with a sculpture helps jewellery designer Bibi van der Velden define in her mind her collections of ‘wearable works of art’.

The jewel house that’s stuck in the ’70s – for good reason

Back then, no one did opulence quite like Piaget. But with this extravagant new high-jewellery collection, the maison’s momentum is building again.

Sarah Munro spends her days making fine jewellery at her company, Sarah & Sebastian. When she’s off the tools, you can find her scuba diving.

The hobby that taught this jeweller to slow down

Sarah Munro takes inspiration from her scuba diving adventures for her Sarah & Sebastian jewellery collections.

Jewellery’s hottest trend? Raiding Nanna’s treasure chest

Pinning on a brooch adds a stamp of your personal style. Here is a stunning selection to add to your treasure chest.

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Gillian Kilgour.

This jeweller creates custom memento pieces for times of bereavement

A Sydney designer’s memorial creations are helping bring solace to people who have lost a loved one.

Brett Blundy reassures investors after Lovisa sales miss mark

The jewellery and accessories chain’s billionaire chairman insists he is still a “growth junkie” despite new store openings falling well short of expectations.

The object of Woolton’s affection: Lot 1175 at Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels.

How to invest in jewellery

Covering the jewellery beat for 30 years, historian and author Carol Woolton has glittering tales, and ideas for your hard-earned cash.

Jewellery for $2m, $20,000 and a touch over $2000

We’ve got your bling sorted this week, plus other ways to brighten the world.

 Twins Jyoti Babani, Snehal Babani are dressed in partner look, both seen wearing black jackets, black short dresses, black tights with Chanel logo, black boots with silver chain details, lots of silver chains from Chanel.

The tricks to layering your jewellery

Why choose just one piece to wear when you have multiple favourites? Follow these simple guidelines to avoid getting strange looks.

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