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News Edit: 20 October 2024
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A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news...
Shirley Bassey breaks record for jewellery auction
BBC reports: Dame Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection has smashed a world record in a Paris auction with all of the lots belonging to the singer selling for a collective price of 2.2 million euros (£1.8m).
Clare Waight Keller launches jewellery collection with Reformation
Harpers Bazaar reports: It is inspired by 1920s Paris and perfect for party season.
Reformation Has Just Dropped Its First-Ever Jewellery Line In Collaboration With Clare Waight Keller
Elle reports: The legendary British designer took inspiration from 1920s Paris for the limited-edition line.
I've Done the Research
Who What Wear reports: Everyone's Wearing These 5 Expensive-Looking Jewellery Trends Right Now.
Opulent, Crafty, Earthy: 9 Must-Try Jewellery Trends From the SS25 Collections
Vogue reports: In recent seasons, jewellery on the runways has leaned boho-chic. It wasn’t just Chloé that featured festival-ready necklaces strung with dainty pendants and playful creature motifs.
Style shoot: How Chanel’s Haute Joaillerie Sport range is inspired by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s own athletic interests
SCMP: The brand’s founder was herself very active, so Chanel has harnessed this legacy to its high jewellery know-how with a bold use of colour and innovative pairings of metals and stones.
Chanel shows its sporting colours with a bold high jewellery collection
Wallpaper reports: Chanel's high jewellery collection is inspired by its founder’s athletic aesthetic.
PAD London Features Groundbreaking Jewellery
GJEPC reports: PAD London, a prestigious annual gathering for art and design collectors, which ran from 8th -13th October 2024, featured extraordinary jewellery from top end designers, incorporating unusual blends of materials.
Annabel’s Gala Showcases Wallace Chan Art at Frieze Week
Salon Prove reports: Annabel’s hosted an opulent gala dinner during Frieze Week 2024, unveiling Wallace Chan’s latest masterpieces to London’s art elite and celebrities.
Reformation Launches Jewellery Line Designed by Clare Waight Keller
BoF reports: The fashion brand has launched its inaugural jewellery collection this fall, crafted from recycled materials and inspired by 1920s Paris.
The spiritual jewellery trend worn by the Duchess of Sussex – and Russell Brand
Telegraph reports: Accessories that supposedly ward off ‘evil energy’ are big business, with some designs costing upwards of £20,000.
Nadine Ghosn’s totally Crayola jewels
FT reports: The designer wants to draw out your inner child.
The strange tales behind the jewels at the V&A
The Times reports: The diamonds used for trances, England’s most illustrious ring collection and Catherine the Great’s dress ornaments. Rachel Church on the jewellery gallery with back stories more extravagant than the exhibits.
British Museum and V&A partner to loan looted ‘crown jewels’ to Ghana
Museums and Heritage reports: The cultural partnership between the two museums and the Manhyia Palace Museum in Ghana sees a three-year loan of 32 items.
Susana Grau Batlle Creates Artistic Jewels With Deep Meanings
Forbes reports: I occasionally feature new jewelry designers or artists that show promise and Susana Grau Batlle fits the bill nicely.
