Sparkle & Shine

Storied jewellers often follow strict guidelines as to how their high jewellery creations should be designed in order to stay within the brand philosophy and aesthetics. That said, it does not mean that every new collection looks similar to the last. Designers consistently invest time, effort and resources to elevate their designs to greater heights. Take the inspiration behind this year’s crop of high jewellery collections from major houses, such as Graff and Piaget, for example. They span topics from contemporary art and a Shakespearean classic to elements of Mother Nature such as the skies and desert. Similarly, the quest to source for rare gemstones that tick the right boxes is a never-ending one, but the scintillating high jewellery pieces that follow are enough proof that this is something the creative teams take very seriously.

CARTIER

In the fashion world, true style means combining pieces that shouldn’t work together: a silk dress and