Watches & Jewellery
Power jewels, timeless watches, style on all fronts – the Wallpaper* view on the stuff that adorns you
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Vacheron Constantin maps the zodiac on a watch dial
Craftsmanship and technical expertise combine in Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d’Art series, Tribute to the Celestial
By Joshua Hendren Published
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The erotic watches nodding to a niche and ancient tradition
Erotic watches have been worn by the well-heeled, keen to shock and titillate, for centuries. Now watchmakers from Perrelet to Hublot and Richard Mille are bringing new life to the tradition
By Josh Sims Published
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Hermès' subversion of the classic chain is modern, sensual and very cool
The Hermès Chaîne d’ancre collection intertwines historical design codes with contemporary references
By Hannah Silver Published
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New York brand Uniform Object flips fine jewellery into edgy territory
Fine materials and cool silhouettes make these treasures ones to lust after
By Hannah Silver Published
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TAG Heuer’s summer of sport sees tantalising watch releases
The brand draws on its sporty history with new watch releases nodding to its heritage – cue a Carrera Chronograph in ‘Goodwood Green’ and a nattily nautical Seafarer
By James Gurney Published
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Jeweller Ara Vartanian and rapper Swizz Beatz team up on a fusion of spiky silhouettes, sculptural forms and seductive gems
A pairing that's been in the works since 2019 – and finally we get to see the results
By Hannah Silver Published
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Six vases become 28 jewels in Boucheron’s new high jewellery collection
Creative director Claire Choisne nods to the Japanese art of flower arranging with vases that disassemble into high jewellery rings, necklaces, brooches and more
By Milena Lazazzera Published
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These are Dover Street Market’s jewellery designers to watch, exhibiting at the London store all summer
In a special exhibition, Dover Street Market London is highlighting 36 emerging jewellery designers to know – shop our pick of their pieces
By Hannah Silver Published
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Introducing the design-led Split Watches, a force for good
Good design is given a charitable spin by Split Watches – for every one sold, the company donates an hour of therapy
By Josh Sims Published
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ new fine jewellery collection has come into bloom
The jewellery house reworks classic codes in the ‘Fleurs d’Hawaï’ collection, launched at Dumfries House, Scotland
By Hannah Silver Published
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ALT Paris is a chic and fast-growing jewellery brand to know
The young company, which has just opened its second Paris boutique, has mastered the art of luxurious minimalism
By Sarah Moroz Published
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Independent watch brands to look out for now
Independent watch brands including JN Shapiro, Bovet and Ming are rewriting the horological rules
By Thor Svaboe Last updated
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Frank Ocean’s Homer brings its luxury jewellery and accessories to new stores in London and Los Angeles
Homer is growing, with a London outpost set to appear in jewellery district Hatton Garden
By Hannah Silver Published
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Omega’s rethought Aqua Terra collection makes for an elegant women’s watch
Streamlined silhouettes and painted gold bring new life to Omega’s Aqua Terra watches
By Joshua Hendren Published
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Not so micro: the rise and rise of small watch brands
Many of the watch industry’s small, independent ‘microbrands’ are increasingly competing with legacy brands in specification and aesthetics – so what's next for the new guard?
By Josh Sims Published
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Wear Shihara’s minimalist strands of pearls and gold clasps however you see fit
Shihara gives a lesson in minimalist pearl jewellery with new collection ‘Node’
By Hannah Silver Published
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It’s time for the return of the show-stopping table clock
A host of brands, from Piaget to Van Cleef & Arpels, are revisiting the table clock in spectacular style
By Chris Hall Published
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ move into literature is part of luxury’s latest cultural shift
As L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels and Franco Maria Ricci, publishes a multilingual series of books, we ask, how is luxury warming up to literature?
By Milena Lazazzera Published
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The Nomos Worldtimer watch keeps the design-conscious traveller in the zone
Nomos Glashütte enters the world of worldtimers in style – discover the watch
By Hannah Silver Published
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Tadao Ando brings a fruity minimalism to his first watch
The revered Japanese architect collaborates with Cauny on his first full watch design
By Thor Svaboe Published
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'Minimalism is a lifestyle choice': ten years of design and jewellery brand Arc Objects
Arc Objects translates traditionally fragile materials into clean and sculptural works. Wallpaper* meets founder, Daniela Jacobs in New York
By Sarah Moroz Published
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Chanel pays homage to Hollywood’s golden age with dazzling new high jewellery
New Chanel high jewellery collection ‘Reach for the Stars’ looks back to Gabrielle Chanel’s time in Hollywood
By Hannah Silver Published
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All eyes on Greek jewellery brand Lito as it launches bold new amulets to mark its 25 years
Striking amulets, seductive stones and secret messages characterise Lito's striking new anniversary collection, an extension of its ‘Tu es Partout’ series
By Anne Soward Published
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Dive into this summer’s poolside watch, by Girard-Perregaux and Bamford
Girard-Perregaux looks to the archives to reintroduce the Deep Diver, in collaboration with Bamford Watch Department
By James Gurney Published
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Fernando Jorge on shaping his new all-diamond jewellery collection with a nod to art deco
The jewellery designer explores the possibilities of the baguette cut in a new collection, ‘Vertex’, a nod to art deco that combines ‘geometry and fluidity’
By Hannah Silver Published
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The best layering necklaces for an elevated yet casual look
How to mix, match and stack jewellery for the ultimate high-energy, low-effort style
By Anna Solomon Published
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Inside AP House in Manchester, as Audemars Piguet heads north
Audemars Piguet has opened its second AP House in the UK, on Manchester’s smart King Street, and the immersive showroom’s design is full of nods to the city
By Hannah Silver Published
