Bauble Babble

Stoned – Monica Vinader’s new pieces hit the stores.

But don’t worry, no humans were harmed in the making of these jewellery. The only way stones are getting on people at the British jeweller’s boutiques are in the form of gems safely ensconced in bezels of precious metals to be worn as rings, earrings, and bracelets.

Castles in the Air – When a jeweller gets her architect friend in on the action.

One’s the queen of wearable art; the other, the master of liveable sculptures. When Simone Ng and Jason Pomeroy put their creative forces together, the result is a unique capsule collection of six rings.

Handy Candy – Carrie K rethinks arm candy.

It’s a candy bar, without any edible goodies. The delectable-looking nuggets at Carrie K’s new Bling Bar are charms designed for building the perfect arm candy.

A Familiar Camellia – Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite flower stars in the brand’s latest jewellery collection.

If there ever were a woman who doesn’t care for roses, it would be Gabrielle Chanel. The camellia, with its majestic fullness and neat petals arranged with an almost geometric precision, appealed to her more.

A Meeting of Greats – Zaha Hadid gives Bulgari’s B.zero 1 ring a makeover.

Imagine the architectural spectacle that would have resulted if emperor Vespasian had been able to consult Zaha Hadid before he built the Colosseum. Bulgari’s new B.zero 1 ring created in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is probably as close as we will ever get to that.

Bauble Babble

In Full Bloom – Five floral jewellery collections for spring.

When Haute Couture isn’t Enough – Five high jewellery creations that threatened to outshine the fashion at the recent Paris Haute Couture Week.

Hidden Messages – Five ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day.

Stoned – Monica Vinader’s new pieces hit the stores.

Castles in the Air – When a jeweller gets her architect friend in on the action.

Handy Candy – Carrie K rethinks arm candy.

A Familiar Camellia – Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite flower stars in the brand’s latest jewellery collection.

A Meeting of Greats – Zaha Hadid gives Bulgari’s B.zero 1 ring a makeover.