Jewellery and Watches - The Glass Magazine

De Beers’ iconic Talisman collection returns

July 21, 2015

Archive, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News

Paris Haute Couture Week saw De Beers celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its iconic Talisman collection with a nostalgic new line. The original pieces set a new standard for high jewellery design in 2005, when t...

La Dolce Vita with Bulgari

Sara Hesikova

July 8, 2015

Archive, Culture, Culture of Commerce, Design, Feature, Jewellery and Watches

Colour. Innovation. Integrity. These are the three words which sum up what Bulgari stands for and which help to explain why, 130 years since its creation, Bulgari is still the most beloved of Italy’s fine j...

Années Folles

Roberta Lister

May 21, 2015

Culture, Feature, Jewellery and Watches

Pondering the 1920s instantly conjures rich images of extravagance and frivolity, of high-octane nightlife and rebellious dress, thriving society and decadent indulgence. For the after-dark mondaine of the ...

Chanel’s annual ephemeral boutique in St-Tropez now open

Louise Lui

April 30, 2015

Jewellery and Watches, News

Every year Chanel takes up summer residence at the private mansion La Mistralée in Saint-Tropez, heralding the arrival of warmer, sunnier weather. Each summer, the ephemeral boutique sheds its old skin and take...

Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty

Stephanie Clair

April 9, 2015

Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Glass Design, Jewellery and Watches, News

Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty Starting her professional training in industrial design, Paula Cade...

De Beers Infinity engagement ring collection unveiled

Kim Ing

March 8, 2015

Jewellery and Watches, News

De Beers reveal the Infinity collection of engagement rings and bands. A combination of white diamonds, set in platinum from 0.7 carats. De Beers Infinity band. White diamonds, se...

Harlem’s Fashion Row: NYC’s multi-cultural arts and fashion platform

Emily Rae Pellerin

February 26, 2015

Avant Art, Jewellery and Watches

In a continuation of Glass’s celebration of the diverse and culture-rich Harlem neighbourhood last month, we now turn to its fashion scene and the illustrious organization Harlem's Fashion Row. As New York F...

IWC Schaffhausen opens its debut London residence

Roberta Lister

December 20, 2014

Jewellery and Watches, News

Swiss haute-horology stalwart IWC Schaffhausen has opened the doors to its debut London boutique. The new two-storey flagship at 138 New Bond Street marks the design house's first London residency, wh...

The diamond standard – Glass meets three of the leading figures behind the world’s most famous diamond jewellers,  De Beers

Livia Feltham

December 19, 2014

Archive, Culture, Culture of Commerce, Design, Fashion, Feature, Glass Design, Jewellery and Watches

The diamond standard – Glass meets three of the leading figures behind the world’s most famous diamond jewellers,  De Beers On hearing that there is never a “dull moment” at De Beers – from the jewellers of...

Modern to a T – Glass talks design and inspiration with Francesca Amfitheatrof, creative director of Tiffany & Co

Jessica Quillin

December 12, 2014

Fashion, Jewellery and Watches

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The stereotype of fine jewellery is as something that men buy for women on special occasions. Yet in 2014 this is outdated, as more and more women prefer to buy jewels for themselves. After all, jewel...

Glass explores the earliest history and newest collection of diamond masters De Beers

Jessica Quillin

December 5, 2014

Archive, Design, Feature, Glass Celebrates, Jewellery and Watches

All that glitters – Glass explores the earliest history and newest collection of diamond masters De Beers Could any stone typify the magic of nature quite like a diamond? These rare gems were formed from pre...

Have a very Harrods Christmas

Livia Feltham

December 3, 2014

Avant Art, Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Shopping Guide

Harrods see your festive window and raise you a land of make believe. This Christmas Knightsbridge’s knock-it-out-of-the-park department store have taken window shopping in the capital to new extremes and so mu...

De Beers – A Dance of Light by Chen Man featuring Sammi Cheng

Louise Lui

October 14, 2014

Avant Art, Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Photography

To celebrate the launch of its new Aria collection, De Beers has introduced the photography project A Dance of Light. The photos feature Sammi Cheng captured by internationally acclaimed photographer Chen Man. ...

De Beers’ concept space at the Wonder Room at Selfridges

Livia Feltham

August 19, 2014

Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Shopping Guide

Wonder no more as to what is going on in the Wonder Room at Selfridges, because the perfect location for De Beers newest bobby dazzlers and host of international clientèle has now made for the perfect pop-up at...

De Beers unveil Aria High Jewellery Collection

Livia Feltham

July 15, 2014

Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News

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This season De Beers are doing right by taking it back to the one thing that will always be emblematic of timelessness, the diamond. The new Aria High Jewellery collection, comprised of eight completely unique ...

New Jewellers: Ralph Masri

Roberta Lister

May 19, 2014

Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News

When one wins a coveted insight into the working world of jewellery powerhouse Swarovski, one leaves with a finely tuned knowledge of the industry. Combine this with an innate eye for sublimely stylish design, ...

The house that dreams built

Glass Archive

May 16, 2014

Archive, Beauty, Culture, Design, Fashion, Fashion Shows, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Photography

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The hallowed name of the house of Chanel could in itself be a synonym for rapture. Few maisons have managed to inspire such legions of loyal fans. Fewer still can cause hysteria simply with the introduction of ...

Museum of Art and Design presents the first exhibition to explore jewellery and photography

Louise Lui

May 14, 2014

Art, Avant Art, Beauty, Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Glass Celebrates, Glass Design, Jewellery and Watches, News, Photography

The Museum of Art and Design in New York City will present a new exhibition to examine the interplay between photography and jewellery. Multiple Exposures: Jewelry and Photography will be the first museum exhib...

Gold Vein: Delfina Delettrez AW14

Roberta Lister

March 11, 2014

Avant Art, Design, Don't Miss: Film, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Shopping Guide

Fine jeweller Delfina Delettrez presents Gold Vein – a suitably surreal offering for AW14. Moving on from her previous work with diamonds, the collection explores the simple beauty of precious coloured stones w...

Harry Winston: The King of Diamonds

Roberta Lister

March 1, 2014

Avant Art, Culture, Design, Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News

Today is the birthday of Harry Winston. And in celebration of the late jeweller and collector, his legacy is shared in a short film. Above all else, Mr Winston is remembered as a man who knew his diamonds. I...

A very stylish Valentine’s Day

Roberta Lister

February 3, 2014

Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches, News, Shopping Guide

Valentine’s Day has long since been a commercial affair, one where we find ourselves endlessly encouraged to dive into the trap of mass-market consumerism, where shelves heave under the weight of romantically c...