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
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
White gold necklace with spinel, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, price on request, by Gucci High Jewellery
‘Seven Lines’ white gold necklace with diamonds, price on request, by De Beers
‘Seven Lines’ white gold necklace with diamonds, price on request, by De Beers. Top, £975, by Simone Rocha
Platinum necklace and earrings with diamonds, both price on request, by Cartier High Jewellery
Platinum necklace and earrings with diamonds, both price on request, by Cartier High Jewellery
‘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
‘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
‘Out of the Blue’ platinum and yellow gold bracelet with imperial topaz, carnelians and diamonds, price on request, by Tiffany & Co
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
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
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