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Watches and Jewellery: October
Japan’s watchmakers expand overseas; sharper diamond cuts move into the spotlight; how Caroline Scheufele shaped a Chopard mainstay; crafts revive ancient techniques from Japan; the appeal of rare sannan skarn; watch industry divide deepens over gender labels
What makes a woman’s watch? Industry divide deepens over gender labels
As female buyers drive sales growth, the split is widening among brands between maintaining the category status quo and offering unisex designs
Bangkok cements its place as gem-trading hub
The expertise the Thai capital can offer and its breadth of coloured stones continue to draw clients from across the world
The mythologies that have moved Joy BC to tears
A show of the artist’s jewellery explores the influences behind her teardrop motifs and theme of transformation
Jewellers deepen ties with Japanese craftspeople
Brands are moving from Japanese-inspired design towards direct collaboration with specialist makers
Why jewellers are turning to landscape agates
Unique geological patterns are attracting designers and collectors looking for gems that cannot be replicated
Jewellers give sannan skarn green light for high-end pieces
The stone is increasingly prized for its rarity, quality and vibrancy, as well as its character arising from a lack of uniformity
Japanese watchmakers push for overseas growth
Exports are rising as brands large and small attract more buyers beyond their home market
Chopard’s Caroline Scheufele: ‘You have to give something special to China, otherwise they do it themselves’
The brand’s co-president on her early involvement with Happy Diamonds, and why, 50 years on, designs that appeal to Chinese consumers have become so important
My Favourite Pieces: history meets humour for Emma Roig Askari
The writer and art collector’s tastes in jewellery come from a mix of often contrasting cultural references, as well as her Valencian background
Deconstructed watch: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 ‘Night Lake’ Spring Drive UFA
This new model in the brand’s flagship collection is rated to be accurate to within 20 seconds a year
Jewellers sharpen their focus on unconventional diamond cuts
Once used mainly as accents, angular stones are taking centre stage as designers explore more distinctive forms
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EU countries in crisis talks over release of diesel stocks
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