Chaumet's Coco Rocha Takes Flight in 'Un Air de Chaumet High Jewellery' Collection

Chaumet's Coco Rocha Takes Flight in 'Un Air de Chaumet High Jewellery' Collection

Chaumet [IG] ambassador and top model Coco Rocha takes flight in Un Air de Chaumet High Jewellery, a new collection capturing the grace of birds with a daring and original approach to design.

Four design concepts anchor the new collection: Ballet, Parade, Flight and Golden Feathers

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Fei Fei Sun in 'Precious Little Things' by Ethan James Green for D Magazine January 27, 2023

Fei Fei Sun in 'Precious Little Things' by Ethan James Green for D Magazine January 27, 2023

Top model Fei Fei Sun, who rests in the top rung of Chinese models worldwide, covers the January 27, 2023 issue of D Magazine [IG], part of Italy’s d la Republicca.

Fine Jewelry brands featured in the fashion story ‘Precious Little Things’ styled by Dara Allen include Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Dior, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, Messika, Pomellato and Van Cleef & Arpels.

D Magazine positions Fei Fei Sun as a leader in the new “Chinese wave” for this story lensed by Ethan James Green.

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Liza Ostanina Wears 'Bulgari Serpenti Collection Jewelry in Grazia International January 2024

Liza Ostanina Wears 'Bulgari Serpenti Collection Jewelry in Grazia International January 2024

Bulgari’s Serpenti Collections

The Bulgari Serpenti collections, now 75 years-old, exist as a bold and unapologetic embrace of one of human history’s most ‘forbidden’ philosophical and mythological symbols.

The Serpent in Ancient Societies

The serpent holds a prominent place in ancient mythology, often representing dualities such as life and death, creation and destruction. In Egyptian mythology, the ouroboros – a snake devouring its own tail – symbolized eternal cycles of life and rebirth. The serpent symbolized royalty, deity, and protection, often depicted on crowns and bracelets worn by pharaohs and queens in ancient Egypt.

In some ancient cultures, snakes were associated with oracles and prophecy, leading to a perception of ambiguity and uncertainty. In early ancient cultures, women were as likely as men to be associated with oracles. The prevailing belief is that originally, women were more likely than men to occupy these positions of influence and power.

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Les Gastons Vuitton Fine Jewelry by Francesca Amfitheatrof Is Not Only for Men

Les Gastons Vuitton Fine Jewelry by Francesca Amfitheatrof Is Not Only for Men

“Men used to wear a lot of jewellery, and it’s now finally turning around,” Francesca Amfitheatrof, Artistic Director for Watches and Jewellery at Louis Vuitton, tells Vogue Business. “Men are much more adventurous and interested in jewellery.”

The men’s fine jewelry market remains a fraction of the women’s business, boasting revenues of about $7.3 billion in 2023 compared to an estimated $44 billion, according to Euromonitor. Its annual growth rate is 7.3 percent, however, compared to 7.3 percent for women.

The acquisition of Tiffany & Co by LVMH in 2020 and the arrival of jewelry-loving Pharrell Williams as the new creative director of Louis Vuitton Men in 2023 created a major appetite for the spectacular entrance of Louis Vuitton into Fine Jewelry for women, followed now by the introduction of a Louis Vuitton men’s [or unisex] 18 piece fine jewelry collection called ‘Les Gastons Vuitton’.

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Eeva Lioni for Tiffany & Co in ELLE Italia December 2023 by Xavi Gordo

Eeva Lioni for Tiffany & Co in ELLE Italia December 2023 by Xavi Gordo

Model Eeva Lioni covers the December 2023 issue of ELLE Italia styled by Laura Seganti on behalf of Tiffany & Co.

Lioni’s sleek, hip, modern, black tailoring is a perfect canvas for Tiffany HardWear, Tiffany Lock and the Tiffany T collections, lensed by Xavi Gordo [IG].

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Marilou Hanriot in 'Ombre et Lumière’' High Jewelry for Numéro Magazine #243

Marilou Hanriot in 'Ombre et Lumière’' High Jewelry for Numéro Magazine #243

French model Marilou Hanriot takes a cover for Numéro Magazine #243 [IG], December 2023-January-2024 ‘Astral’ issue.

Hanriot is styled by Charles Varenne in the high jewelry fashion story ‘Ombre et Lumière’, lensed by Ben Hassett [IG]./ Hair by Sébastien Richard; makeup by Marion Robine

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Balmain Jewelry Resort 2024 American West Inspired Collection

Balmain Jewelry Resort 2024 American West Inspired Collection

Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing [IG] captures stills from the Balmain Resort 2024 collection of unique statement, crafted fashion jewelry.

These new images showcase the rebellious spirit of the American Wild West in a bold and unusual way.

Models Yeray Allgayer and Mamour Majeng convey the beauty and boldness of the collection. / Hair by Christos Bairabas; makeup by Samira Pikpo

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Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Joaillerie Fall 2023 with Alyda Grace by Elizaveta Porodina

Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Joaillerie Fall 2023 with Alyda Grace by Elizaveta Porodina

Top photographer Elizaveta Porodina [IG] takes flight in a new campaign for Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Joaillerie, commissioned by Alan Prada.

Porodina turns to her muse, American model Alyda Grace, styled by Mauro Demestria in the new Armani high jewelry images.

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Chaumet's 'A Golden Age: 1965-1985' Paris Exhibit High Jewelry Was Stunningly Modern

Chaumet's 'A Golden Age: 1965-1985' Paris Exhibit High Jewelry Was Stunningly Modern

Australian model Aylah Peterson posed in images by Elizaveta Porodina [IG] to celebrate an archival Chaumet [IG] collection called ‘A Golden Age: 1965-1985’.

The installation was launched privately in Paris during late September 2023 and opened formally on October 5 during the Spring 2024 Women’s RTW fashion shows. It was extended in November and finally closed two days ago on December 2.

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Dior Fine Jewellery and Watches Kaleidoscope Treasures for Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Dior Fine Jewellery and Watches Kaleidoscope Treasures for Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Harper’s Bazaar Arabia November shares a modern, gorgeous holiday 2023 jewelry and watches story ‘Kaleidoscope World: Through The Prism of Dior’s Fine Jewellery and Watches’.

Senior fashion editor Nour Bou Ezz styles model Azul Gonzalez Aparcio in images lensed by Nima Benati [IG].

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Elizabeth Debicki's Thorny Beauty in La Rose Dior 2023 Jewelry Campaign

Elizabeth Debicki's Thorny Beauty in La Rose Dior 2023 Jewelry Campaign

Australian actor and brand ambassador since 2021 for Dior Joaillerie, Elizabeth Debicki is the face of the November-released La Rose Dior 2023 [IG] campaign.

Photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc [IG] captures the sparkling diamonds and captivating gemstones that dazzle in advance of the holidays, defining the design DNA of the Rose Dior Bagatelle and Bois de Rose jewels.

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Cartier Reaches 'Brave New Heights' in Grazia International , Shot by Mattia Guolo

Cartier Reaches 'Brave New Heights' in Grazia International , Shot by Mattia Guolo

Model Jordan Rand reaches ‘Brave New Heights’ in the pages of Grazia International, striking veiled poses in a Cartier fashion story shot in Paris. Rand points out on IG that Cartier was just fine with her braids and the result is not “too street” for the pages of Grazia’s ‘Elemental’ 15th print edition.

Anna Castan styles the ethereal atmosphere fashion shoot lensed by Mattia Guolo [IG]./ Makeup by Alisonn Fetouaki; hair by Jean Luc Amarin; creative direction by Dane Stojanovic

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De Beers High Jewelry 'Metamorphis' Audacious New Designs in Mixte FW2023 #32

De Beers High Jewelry 'Metamorphis' Audacious New Designs in Mixte FW2023 #32

Mixte Magazine’s Fall/Winter 2023 #32 is focused on ‘Audacity’. Turning to De Beers High Jewelry [IG], models Toto Matoch and Godwin Alwell-Okereuku wear De Beers treasures from the umbrella ‘Metamorphosis’ collection. The precious, audacious jewelry designs are inspired by the fall and winter seasons, and you can see all the details at Mixte.

Franck Benhamou styles the shoot, lensed by Billy Kidd studio [IG] with creative direction by Mixte’s Bertrand Bras./ Hair by Ben Mignot; makeup by Maria Olsson

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Anya Taylor-Joy in Tiffany & Co. 'Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue' High Jewelry by Craig McDean

Anya Taylor-Joy in Tiffany & Co. 'Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue' High Jewelry by Craig McDean

Tiffany house ambassador and new bride Anya Taylor-Joy poses in the new Tiffany & Co. ‘Blue Blook 2023: Out of the Blue’ collection.

Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille both perpetuates and reinvents the aquatic worlds dreamt up by legendary Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger. See our AOC Sunday post Tiffany and Co’s “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue” High Jewelry in Grazia International.

The jewelry artist posessed with an extraordinary imagination and technical skills set first recognized by Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s, when she employed him to made spectacular buttons. Subsequently, Schiaparelli commissioned Schulumberger to design costume jewelry for clients.

In 1956, Tiffany & Co president Walter Hoving asked Schlumberger to begin designing for the firm. Disallowed by his parents to pursue any formal training in the jewelry arts, Schlumberger had his own workshop at the company until the late 1970s, when he retired.

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Tiffany and Co’s “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue” High Jewelry in Grazia International

 Tiffany and Co’s “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue” High Jewelry in Grazia International

Photographer Axle Jozeph [IG] captures “Age of Aquarius”, a GRAZIA International [IG] high jewelry story featuring Tiffany and Co’s “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue” collection. The precious pieces celebrate Jean Schlumberger’s fascination with fantastical creatures of the deep blue sea.

Tiffany and Co’s “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue” Collection

Tiffany & Co hosted a fashion show styled by Carine Roitfeld at its landmark Fifth Avenue location at the September launch of New York Fashion Week showcased the Blue Book 2023 collection worn with Givenchy ready-to-wear and Haute couture from Fall 2023 collections.

The full fall 2023 presentation of the collection designed by Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany & Co.'s chief artistic officer of jewelry and high jewelry, officially launches in October in Shanghai. In addition to the existing themes of Shell, Coral, Pisces, Star Urchin, and Starfish, a new theme of Sea Anemone is explored.

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Karmen Pedaru Faces a Bulgari Fall 2023 Fashion Story in Harper's Bazaar Mexico October 2023

Karmen Pedaru Faces a Bulgari Fall 2023 Fashion Story in Harper's Bazaar Mexico October 2023

Model Karmen Pedaru is styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago in a glamorous October 2023 fashion story supported by Bulgari High Jewelry. New York-based photographer JUANKR [IG] is behind the lens for Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. /Hair and Makeup by Antonio Romero

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Metamorphosis and Goddess Beauty Transformation in Harper's Bazaar Qatar Fall 2023

Metamorphosis and Goddess Beauty Transformation in Harper's Bazaar Qatar Fall 2023

Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn 2023 writes about these exquisite images by Dubai-based photographer Mattia Holm [IG] that the power of makeup is transformative.

Model Moon Choi is styled by Nata Bocha in a series of mythical, resplendent underwater-creatures images that extend far beyond beauty and makeup into fashion and jewelry. / Hair by Niko Weddle; makeup by Mitch Yoshida

Anne of Carversville is comfortable diving into the loss of power and influence for women, with the rise of Christian monotheism and the obliteration of the history of goddess worship from earlier Sumerian culture, as well as later Greek and Roman cultures.

We are more reticient to write about pre-Islamic cultures in Arabia or to navigate the identity dynamics between Egyptians and Arabs in any discussion of goddesses. Today we share the names and brief history of three Arab goddesses: Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat.

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Hector Muelas Rejoins Alexandre Arnault as Tiffany & Co. Chief Brand Creative Director

Hector Muelas Rejoins Alexandre Arnault as Tiffany & Co. Chief Brand Creative Director

Hector Muelas is now Chief Brand Creative Director of Tiffany & Co.

Muelas arrives at Tiffany & Co with a storied resume that includes positions at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Rimowa, Apple, Creative Artists Agency, Donna Karan International, Vice Media and more. Muelas joined Expedia Group as senior vice president of global marketing and creative in 2021.

At Rimowa, Muelas held the same title of Chief Brand Creative Director and would have worked with Alexandre Arnault, who was CEO of Rimowa at age 28. The youngest Arnault — and a prodigious business talent — is now Executive Vice President of Product and Communications at Tiffany & Co.

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Marie Teissonniere Wears Tweed de Chanel High Jewelry for Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Marie Teissonniere Wears Tweed de Chanel High Jewelry for Harper's Bazaar Arabia

The September 2023 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia features rising model Marie Teissonniere wearing key pieces from Chanel’s Tweed high jewelry collection styled by Anna Castan. Photographer Mattia Guolo [IG] captures the fashion story ‘Total Knockout’, with its focus on new beauty products besides its new Tweed de Chanel high jewelery collection. / Hair by Jean-Luc Amarin; production by Jean-Marc Mondelet

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Daria Werbowy Plunges Into Gucci's Marina Chain Campaign Lensed by David Sims

Daria Werbowy Plunges Into Gucci's Marina Chain Campaign Lensed by David Sims

Canadian-Ukrainian fashion model goddess Daria Werbowy has been sorely missed since she left fashion modeling in 2016.

Daria is set to return to fashion world — on her terms and ONLY on her terms. Phoebe Philo’s eponymous new label, due to launch in September but not with a runway show, delivers a long-anticipated re-pairing of artist and muse.

Apparently, Daria Werbowy is also part of the Gucci relaunch. In these new images, the model and muse is seen in the chunky gold Gucci Marina Chain jewelry, magnifying an archival motif inspired by the maritime world.

It’s expected that Daria Werbowy will be the face of a larger fashion campaign, beyond this jewelry release photographed in Los Angeles at Chateau Marmont by David Sims [IG], with styling by Alastair McKimm.

Anne of Carversville doesn’t have current Daria Werbowy archives, but we’re spending a lot of time reassembling her best work in our very successful project of refreshing archives pre-2020. Note that these redone archives aren’t in chronological order.

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