High Jewellery

Nature has long served as the muse of Van Cleef & Arpels. The maison’s creations are coded in the vitality and poetic grace of the seasons. In ‘Les Jardins Secrets’, a private exhibition at the Raffles Arcade, individuals are invited to take in the storied jewellery maker’s rich history and extraordinary repertoire of techniques through a one-of-a-kind display of pieces on loan from a private collector, as well as from the in-house Patrimoine collection.

With nary a logo in sight, these signature design emblems have come to define the essence, and the desirability, of these hallowed jewellery maisons. So how did these timeless symbols come to be?

In its recent high jewellery showcase, Tiffany & Co unveiled more than 200 stunning pieces from its 'Blue Book 2024' Collection. The selection features rare and elegant designs from the Tiffany Céleste line, exquisite creations by Jean Schlumberger, and exceptional pieces from past collections, including Out of the Blue and Bird on a Pearl Capsule.

Dickson Yewn has become a leading contemporary jewellery designer over the years. Deeply inspired by Chinese history, antiques and culture, the jewellery artist's unique expressions make use of a wide range of gemstones, pigments and wood. Here, the designer talks us through finding sources of inspiration, his polymathic approach to jewellery art and living as a literatist.

Geopolitics, scarcity, and soaring auction prices – coloured diamonds hold a unique fascination for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

The world’s worst kept secret is undoubtedly the fact that diamonds are really not as rare as De Beers would like us to believe. Nevertheless, astute collectors know that there are some rarefied categories of diamond that continue to increase in value.

“I believe in the healing powers of emeralds,” says John Glajz, founder of the Glajz-THG jewellery house. “It’s been a lucky stone for me for many years.”

Tiffany & Co. is a name that suggests a tradition of creative excellence. Whether it's Paulding Farnham's dazzling orchid brooches of the late 19th century or Jean Schlumberger's fantastical enamel bangles of the '50s, the Maison's pieces communicate such sculptural and poetic magnetism.