By Maria Doulton | 02 April 2026 There is an inherent, quiet elegance to a partnership that feels not merely negotiated, but predestined. When Chanel assumed the role of title sponsor and official timekeeper of the historic Boat Race in 2025—officially rechristening it The Chanel J12 Boat Race—it marked a…
By Maria Doulton April 09, 2026 Paris, the epicenter of artistic refinement, is set to host a monumental event that promises to redefine the boundaries between high jewelry and fine art. From June 8th to October 4th, L’École, School of Jewellery Arts, will present "Daniel Brush: The Art of Line…
Introduction: A Milestone for African Craftsmanship At the 10th-anniversary edition of GemGenève, the global jewellery industry’s premier hub for innovation and heritage, a new narrative took flight. The Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) seized the spotlight to announce the winners of its "Design Dynamic Competition," a visionary initiative…
Paris Haute Couture Week remains the undisputed epicenter of the luxury universe, a fleeting period where the world’s most prestigious Maisons unveil their most ambitious creations. In July 2026, the high jewellery collections presented in the French capital served as a definitive declaration of the industry’s trajectory: a move toward…
By Maria Doulton | 30 June 2026 In the ephemeral landscape of contemporary high jewellery, few designers manage to bridge the gap between deeply personal trauma and universal beauty as effectively as Nada Ghazal. With her latest collection, Whispers of Joy, the Lebanese jewellery virtuoso invites us not merely to…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need to pour over the 368 pages of Justine Picardie’s definitive biography. While the literature offers a window into the woman, her jewellery offers a direct reflection of her…
By Maria Doulton | 22 April 2026 In the rarefied world of high luxury, where opulence is typically measured by the carat count of gemstones and the weight of precious metals, Bvlgari has once again chosen to zig where others zag. The Roman house’s decision to revive its iconic "Gold…
