High Jewelry
3 articles
Horology & Jewels
Tension vs. Inverted Settings: How Modern High Jewelry Trades Floating Brilliance for Pointed Risk
Modern high jewelry settings like tension and inverted offer dramatic visual appeal but involve distinct compromises in security and wearability. Understanding these trade-offs is key for connoisseurs choosing between the floating illusion of tension settings and the avant-garde dimension of inverted designs.
Eleanor Vance·October 18, 2026
Horology & Jewels
The Art of Color and Light: A Guide to Four Enameling Techniques in High Jewelry
Enameling is an ancient art transforming jewelry with vibrant color and light through various techniques. This guide explores four principal methods—cloisonné, champlevé, basse-taille, and plique-à-jour—detailing their execution and distinct visual effects in high jewelry.
Eleanor Vance·October 13, 2026
Horology & Jewels
Louis Vuitton Unveils Mozambique Ruby 'Conquest' Necklace
Louis Vuitton's new Conquest necklace features 21 cushion-step-cut rubies from Mozambique, totaling 21.
Eleanor Vance·May 18, 2026