High jewellery with dazzling effects

Stand-out gems dazzle against a backdrop of red and black in our high jewellery shoot

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'Envol’ transformable white gold brooch with pear-shaped diamond and brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request, by Chaumet. Dress, £1,190, by Victoria Beckham. Throughout: Model: Ghita Lamghari at Next Paris Casting: Ikki Casting at WSM Hair: Chiao Chenet at Bryant Artists Make-up: Thomas Lorenz at By_janekate using Byredo Manicure: Romane Martini at The Wall Group using Manicurist Interiors: Olly Mason Photography assistants: Valentine Lequet, Mariana Roman Fashion assistant: Kris Bergfeldt Local production assistant: Bertrand d’Amiens
(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

High jewellery dazzles when worn against bold tones. Here, discover the intricate craftsmanship and rare forms of jewels from Chaumet, Tiffany & Co, Gucci, De Beers,  Cartier, Buccellati, Dior Joaillerie and Hermès. 

High jewellery looks to inspire

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White gold solitaire ring with rubellite tourmaline and diamonds; white gold necklace with spinel, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds; white gold ring with pink tourmaline and diamonds, both price on request, by Gucci High Jewellery. Jacket, £1,415, by Tod’s. Shoes, £1,090, by Alaïa. Tights, £25, by Falke

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

woman in red wearing diamons

White gold necklace with spinel, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, price on request, by Gucci High Jewellery

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

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‘Seven Lines’ white gold necklace with diamonds, price on request, by De Beers

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

woman in red wearing diamons

‘Seven Lines’ white gold necklace with diamonds, price on request, by De Beers. Top, £975, by Simone Rocha

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

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Platinum necklace and earrings with diamonds, both price on request, by Cartier High Jewellery

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

woman in red wearing diamons

Platinum necklace and earrings with diamonds, both price on request, by Cartier High Jewellery

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

woman in red wearing diamons

‘Capri’ yellow and white gold bangle with diamonds, price on request, by Buccellati. Shoes, £1,090, by Alaïa. Bodysuit, £195; tights, £50, both by Wolford. ‘Purity’ armchair, part of the Clarity collection, price on request, by Waiting For Ideas

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

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‘Out of the Blue’ platinum and yellow gold ring and bracelet with imperial topaz, carnelians and diamonds, both price on request, by Tiffany & Co. Top, £3,290; leggings, £2,850; shoes, £1,090, all by Alaïa

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

woman in red wearing diamons

‘Out of the Blue’ platinum and yellow gold bracelet with imperial topaz, carnelians and diamonds, price on request, by Tiffany & Co

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

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This page, ‘Ombres Mobiles’ rose gold double ring with chrysoberyl, tourmaline and oval-cut diamond; ‘Lueurs du Jour’ black jade and rose gold ring with imperial topaz and baguette-cut diamonds; ‘Miroir d’Ombre’ white gold ring with marquise-cut diamond and black spinels, all price on request, by Hermès. Shirt, £650; skirt, £700, both by Acne Studios. ‘Purity’ armchair, part of the Clarity collection, price on request, by Waiting For Ideas

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

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Opposite, ‘Délicat’ white gold earrings and necklace with diamonds and pink sapphire, both price on request, by Dior Joaillerie. Dress, price on request, by 16Arlington

(Image credit: Photography: Hugo Mapelli. Jewellery: Hannah Silver. Fashion: Jason Hughes)

A version of this article appears in the April 2024 issue of Wallpaper* available in print, on the Wallpaper* app on Apple iOS, and to subscribers of Apple News +. Subscribe to Wallpaper* today

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Hannah Silver
Hannah Silver

Hannah Silver is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, spanning national newspapers and independent magazines. Currently Art, Culture, Watches & Jewellery Editor of Wallpaper*, she has overseen offbeat art trends and conducted in-depth profiles for print and digital, as well as writing and commissioning extensively across the worlds of culture and luxury since joining in 2019.