A weekend in Istanbul
It’s always exciting visiting a city for the first time. It could be somewhere you have always wanted to explore but have just never got around to it, or perhaps a business trip has taken you to an unknown terr...
De Beers Infinity engagement ring collection unveiled
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...
Chanel J12-G.10 timed for Chinese New Year
Timed for another New Year’s celebration, Chanel has launched the J12-G.10 next generation in Chanel Horlogerie, along with the Fine Jewellery collection Cosmique.
The CHANEL J12-G.10 collection
The J12-G.1...
The diamond standard – Glass meets three of the leading figures behind the world’s most famous diamond jewellers, De Beers
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...
Glass explores the earliest history and newest collection of diamond masters De Beers
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...
De Beers – A Dance of Light by Chen Man featuring Sammi Cheng
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.
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De Beers unveil Aria High Jewellery Collection
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 ...
Gem talk with jewellery historian Amanda Triossi on Bulgari’s 130th anniversary
“The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is ‘Bulgari,” said Richard Burton. If that comment wasn’t a precursor to turgid consumer culture and the messy squandered line between cultural capital and economic cap...
Graff presents the Rhythm Collection
The latest offering from fine jewellery house Graff is a dramatic and vivacious collection of standout pieces. Inspired by the energy of music, an immense sense of movement and rapture is captures within each p...
Diamonds are forever – Harry Winston’s new Diamond Loop collection
Being accosted by the stun of diamonds so early in the morning is the perfect wake-up call. Glass was delighted when diamonds for breakfast was on the agenda earlier this week at the introductory launch of Harr...
Exquisite releases from Vashi Diamonds
Vashi Dominguez is a diamond expert widely lauded for bridging the gap between the mass jewellery market and the closed-doors of the fine jewels world. Yet, as Glass discovers, his recent move away from the c...
Bringing to light – Cartier unveils new timepieces at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2014
Unveiled last month, Cartier launched a new line of timepieces at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2014 watch show in Geneva. At this exclusive annual event, the brand introduced...
The Graff Hair & Jewel
The Hair & Jewel
Originally created in 1970 by the world renowned diamantaire Laurence Graff, the Hair & Jewel was an ornate coiffure comprising one million dollars of diamonds and precious gems. To...