Romancing the stones
Art Deco designs meet Mughal motifs in the work of Viren Bhagat. Melanie Grant encounters a maestro
Art Deco designs meet Mughal motifs in the work of Viren Bhagat. Melanie Grant encounters a maestro
From a 100-carat diamond to the ancient art of inlay, via a surprise gemology quiz
James Taffin de Givenchy comes from one of fashion’s grandest families. But, as Melanie Grant discovered on a visit to his New York studio, his use of gemstones is more original than traditional
To call it the “poor man’s Rolex” is unfair. Tudor’s innovative approach to manufacturing is helping it to buck the downward trend in the luxury-watch market
Men’s shoemakers are wooing Asian customers with raffish twists on classic designs
Silk scarves have a reputation as old-fashioned. But as this one from Hermès proves, there are sharp, modern ways to wear them
Cindy Chao makes one butterfly a year. Her latest design features diamonds, rubies and – curiously – silver
Bulgari’s new watch, the Serpenti Incantati, is a sparkling example of how designers can marry innovation with tradition
The luxury market’s centre of gravity has moved eastwards. Melanie Grant explores how changing taste in jewellery reflects shifts in economic power