Watches & jewellery

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The history of mourning jewellery, and why pearls are the traditional choice for royal funerals
Queen Victoria sparked a huge appetite for mourning jewellery to commemorate loved ones, and her royal traditions continue to this day
Rise of the ‘mengagement ring’: Tiffany & Co launches its first diamond commitment ring for men
The house's first dedicated range of masculine engagement rings reflects an increasing appetite for diamond jewellery amongst men
The history of mourning jewellery, and why pearls are the traditional choice for royal funerals
Queen Victoria sparked a huge appetite for mourning jewellery to commemorate loved ones, and her royal traditions continue to this day
The top five pieces from Chanel's new No5-inspired high jewellery collection
The house has released its largest ever high jewellery collection in celebration of its signature perfume's centenary
The real reason James Bond wears an Omega watch
Ian Fleming knew good timekeeping is vital for covert ops - but a Swiss rather than British watch was the right choice for the picky 007
21 of the best timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2021
Switzerland is gearing up for a prolific 2021 with a clutch of extremely high value timepieces that will make collectors swoon
Why square is the unexpected new watch shape to love
From Patek Philippe to Cartier, top horologists across the board have been experimenting with quadrilateral timepieces - these are the best
The story behind a diamond the size of the Ritz (almost)
The star of Chanel’s new high-jewellery collection is the dazzling 55.55 diamond necklace, inspired by the iconic No 5 perfume bottle
Inside Patricia Mountbatten's jewellery sale: a rare chance to own a precious piece of royal history
Queen Victoria's jewels and a historically fascinating yellow diamond are among the Mountbatten treasures to be auctioned at Sotheby's
How could the Spencer film get Diana's engagement ring so wrong?
Princess Diana's sapphire ring is one of the most recognisable in history, but the replica on Kristen Stewart's finger is no match
Is this new watch a legend in the making?
Drawing on her own rich family history and Dior’s fabled heritage, the new timepiece is designed by Victoire de Castellane
The biggest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned
A brooch that belonged to Maureen Constance Guinness is expected to spark a bidding war when it is auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva
Why the 'casual tiara' is the new must-have
It's 200 years since Napoleon's death, but his wife Empress Joséphine proves a surprisingly contemporary muse for jewellery house Chaumet