
The start of the year is a crucial time in the luxury world, as fine jewellery and watch brands unveil their preview collections. The SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) in Geneva is the first major watch fair of the year, with a focus on brands owned by the Richemont group, such as Cartier, IWC and Ralph Lauren. Meanwhile, the haute Paris (a necklace by Chanel is pictured here) use Couture Week as a launch pad for a selection of fine jewellery collections. The demand for diamond-set and coloured gemstone designs is undoubtedly driving a new wave of creativity in watch and jewellery design. Here are our highlights from this year's previews...