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Watches & Jewelry

Explore the world of horology and fine jewelry, featuring timeless classics and innovative designs.

A large, rough 63-carat diamond is displayed in a vault, symbolizing London Jewelers' centennial celebration and partnership with Grandview Klein.

London Jewelers unveils centennial rare diamond with Grandview Klein

At a private event during JCK Las Vegas on May 29, London Jewelers unveiled a 63-carat rough diamond that will be meticulously transformed into a 20.

Henry Caldwell· Jun 10· 3 min
Marie-Laure Cérède, Chanel's new director of jewelry creation, contemplates exquisite high jewelry designs in a sunlit Parisian atelier, symbolizing a long-term vision.

Chanel Taps Marie-Laure Cérède to Lead High Jewelry in 2026

Despite the immediate announcement, Chanel's new director of jewelry creation, Marie-Laure Cérède, will not officially begin her role until October 2026, signaling a remarkably long-term strategic pla

Henry Caldwell· Jun 9· 4 min
Industry professionals networking and admiring luxury jewelry and watches at the JCK and Luxury Shows in Las Vegas.

JCK and Luxury Shows See Increased Attendance in 2026

Approximately 17,500 industry professionals converged on Las Vegas for the 2026 JCK and Luxury events, marking a significant increase in attendance from around the world, according to Centurion Jewelr

Henry Caldwell· Jun 5· 3 min
A diverse group of young adults examining a curated collection of pre-owned luxury watches in a modern, upscale boutique setting.

Secondhand luxury watch market drivers fuel booming growth

Millennial and Gen Z consumers now account for 60% of new buyers in the pre-owned luxury watch segment, fundamentally reshaping how luxury timepieces are valued and acquired, according to Deloitte Lux

Henry Caldwell· Jun 5· 4 min
A luxurious popsicle pendant necklace made of rubies and diamonds, showcased on a leather cord, representing the bold new trends from the 2026 Couture Show.

2026 Couture Show reveals bold luxury trends mixing materials and motifs

At the 2026 Couture Show, high-end jewelry collections featured unexpected items: popsicle pendants paved in rubies and diamonds, and cowboy-boot charms.

Henry Caldwell· Jun 3· 3 min
Interior of a luxury REEDS Jewelers showroom featuring a display of certified pre-owned Rolex watches, including a vintage gold Submariner.

REEDS Jewelers Opens New Showroom for Certified Pre-Owned Rolexes

A 1981 Rolex Submariner, 40 mm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, commands $30,440 at REEDS Jewelers' new landmark luxury showroom in Cary, North Carolina.

Henry Caldwell· Jun 3· 3 min
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon x AMBUSH watch with a red tourbillon cage and titanium case, showcasing intricate horological craftsmanship.

Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon With AMBUSH

For the first time in its history, Audemars Piguet has anodized a flying tourbillon cage to a striking brick-red, a bold move debuting in a new $225,000 collaboration watch limited to just 150 pieces,

Henry Caldwell· May 27· 3 min
A dazzling collection of high-end diamond necklaces and gemstone rings, showcasing Richemont's strong performance in the luxury jewelry market.

Richemont revenue soars 11% to $26B on jewelry sales

Richemont's jewelry brands alone surged by 14% to $19.

Henry Caldwell· May 26· 3 min
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon watch with a prominent, striking red tourbillon mechanism.

Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Concept with Striking Red Tourbillon

Audemars Piguet has released a new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon, limited to just 150 pieces, each featuring a striking red flying tourbillon and priced at approximately $225,000, according to R

Henry Caldwell· May 22· 3 min
Close-up of Louis Vuitton's new Color Blossom watches, highlighting the iconic Monogram Flower motif on the watch face, displayed in a luxury boutique setting.

Louis Vuitton Unveils Four New Color Blossom Watches

Louis Vuitton's new Color Blossom watches, priced up to $22,100, mark the first time the iconic Monogram Flower motif has graced a timepiece.

Henry Caldwell· May 19· 3 min
A luxurious Louis Vuitton Colour Blossom watch with diamond accents and a Monogram Flower motif, displayed elegantly.

Louis Vuitton launches Colour Blossom watches, expanding haute horlogerie

Louis Vuitton's Colour Blossom fine jewelry line, known for its vibrant Monogram Flower motifs, has launched its first timepieces, including a diamond-set edition featuring nearly one carat of brillia

Henry Caldwell· May 18· 3 min
Interior of a luxurious Watches of Switzerland Group boutique, highlighting high-end timepieces and conveying an atmosphere of wealth and success.

Watches of Switzerland Group Sees £1.83B Revenue in 2026

Watches of Switzerland Group's US revenue climbed 24% in constant currency to $1.

Henry Caldwell· May 14· 3 min
Interior of a new, exclusive Rolex boutique in Jackson, Mississippi, showcasing luxury watches on display.

Rolex expands in Jackson, investing in state's luxury market

In Jackson, Mississippi, a new standalone Rolex boutique is set to open its doors by Q4 2024, marking a significant expansion for the notoriously exclusive brand.

Henry Caldwell· May 14· 4 min
A luxurious boutique interior displaying glittering diamond necklaces, elegant gold bracelets, and meticulously crafted Swiss watches under soft spotlights.

Compagnie Financière Richemont SA posts 11% sales growth in Q3

Hermès's stock plummeted 8% after missing Q1 analyst expectations, a stark contrast to Compagnie Financière Richemont SA's reported 11% increase in Group Q3 sales to €6.

Henry Caldwell· May 10· 3 min
Elegant interior of London Jewelers, featuring art deco design, showcasing modern diamond jewelry and watches, with a nod to digital integration.

London Jewelers Celebrates Centennial, Sets New Market Benchmark

London Jewelers, a brand synonymous with a century of opulent tradition, reported a 15% surge in online sales for bespoke pieces in Q1 2024, a quiet revolution within its hallowed halls.

Henry Caldwell· May 7· 3 min
Celebrity at Met Gala 2026 wearing a $15 million tanzanite necklace and rare vintage watches, showcasing luxury jewelry and timepiece trends.

Luxury Watches & Jewelry Trends at Met Gala 2026

Sudha Reddy arrived at the Met Gala 2026 wearing a necklace featuring a 550-carat tanzanite, valued at a staggering $15 million, setting a new benchmark for red carpet extravagance.

Henry Caldwell· May 6· 3 min
Chase Sui Wonders makes a stunning red carpet appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, dripping in exquisite Tiffany & Co. diamond necklaces and earrings.

Chase Sui Wonders shines in Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 2026 Met Gala

At the 2026 Met Gala, debutante Chase Sui Wonders draped herself in over 32 carats of Tiffany & Co.

Henry Caldwell· May 5· 4 min
Rami Malek on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet, showcasing his valuable Cartier Crash watch amidst a backdrop of flashing cameras and other celebrities.

Rami Malek's Cartier Crash Highlights Met Gala 2026 Watch Trends

At the Met Gala 2026, Rami Malek's Cartier Crash watch, a model whose vintage counterparts have fetched US$2 million at auction, was just one of several timepieces valued in the millions, including Ja

Henry Caldwell· May 5· 4 min
A powerful woman wearing Louis Vuitton's Mythica high jewelry, symbolizing power and victory with dazzling diamonds.

Louis Vuitton unveils Mythica collection, drawing inspiration from power and victory

Louis Vuitton, a brand synonymous with luxury fashion, has unveiled its Mythica high jewelry collection.

Henry Caldwell· May 4· 3 min
A modern fashion atelier showcasing the fusion of digital technology, ethical materials, and personalized design in luxury fashion.

Luxury Fashion Embraces Digital, Ethical, and Personalized Trends

In May 2026, demand for "quiet luxury" brands like The Row and Loro Piana surged by 35%, significantly outpacing logo-heavy brands, according to Bain & Company.

Henry Caldwell· May 4· 4 min
Elegant boutique interior with a customer examining a unique item, subtly showcasing excess luxury inventory in the background.

Luxury Brands Face Shifting Spending as Boutiques Fill

Luxury brands currently hold an estimated $200 billion in unsold inventory worldwide, a 15% increase from the previous year, according to a Bain & Company Report.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 30· 3 min
Chopard Precious Lace Collection watch featuring over 1,500 ethically sourced diamonds, displayed at Watches & Wonders 2026.

Chopard Unveils Precious Lace Collection at Watches & Wonders 2026

One of Chopard's new 'Fleur de Dentelle' watches, unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2026, features over 1,500 ethically sourced diamonds, totaling 25 carats, with an estimated price tag exceeding $1 milli

Henry Caldwell· Apr 28· 3 min
Affluent individuals celebrating on a superyacht deck, symbolizing a shift towards experiential luxury spending.

High Net Worth Consumers Shift Spending From Luxury Retail to Experiences

Superyacht sales surged by 70% to $8.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 26· 4 min
A stunning, diamond-encrusted chessboard objet d'art, representing the fusion of haute horlogerie and high jewelry, displayed in a luxurious setting.

Luxury Watches as High Jewelry: A New Era of Horological Art

At Watches and Wonders Geneva, Chanel unveiled a chessboard objet d’art, described by the brand as the world's first haute horlogerie chessboard, set with 9,236 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Victoria Laurent· Apr 26· 6 min
A stunning collection of new luxury high jewelry timepieces from brands like Cartier, displayed under dramatic lighting in a luxurious setting.

Luxury Brands Unveil New Timepieces in High Jewelry Collections

In April 2026, Cartier launched approximately 70 new watch SKUs at Watches and Wonders, signaling an unprecedented surge in luxury timepiece innovation.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 25· 3 min
High-net-worth individuals in India thoughtfully considering luxury purchases, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Luxury spending shifts among high-net-worth individuals

Gucci India's revenue plummeted 17% to ₹265.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 25· 3 min
An ultra-thin platinum Patek Philippe Nautilus 50th Anniversary watch with a sunburst blue dial displayed in a luxury boutique.

London Watch Week 2026 Showcases Ultra-Exclusivity and Technical Prowess

At London Watch Week 2026, Patek Philippe unveiled a 38mm ultra-thin platinum Nautilus 50th Anniversary model, featuring a sunburst blue dial, a notable shift from the industry's recent inclination to

Henry Caldwell· Apr 24· 4 min
Close-up of Parmigiani Fleurier's 30th Anniversary Toric Trilogy watches, showcasing unique hand-hammered gold dials with intricate dimpling.

Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils New Toric Anniversary Watch Trilogy

Each hand-hammered gold dial in Parmigiani Fleurier's new 30th-anniversary Toric trilogy features unique dimpling, ensuring no two of the 30-piece limited editions are exactly alike, according to Mono

Henry Caldwell· Apr 21· 3 min
LVMH store facade with a shadow, stock tickers showing a downward trend, representing a luxury market slowdown.

LVMH Shares Drop Amid Broader Luxury Market Slowdown

LVMH reported a 1% increase in organic revenue for the first quarter of 2026, reaching €19.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 19· 4 min
A close-up of a Tiffany & Co. bee ring featuring a 10.17-carat diamond, set amidst a vibrant, dew-kissed garden.

Tiffany & Co. Unveils 'Hidden Garden' from 2026 Blue Book Collection

A single bee ring in Tiffany & Co.

Henry Caldwell· Apr 17· 3 min