Jewellery
New York’s $US140m family feud that’s like Succession – but starring women
A once-close Italian clan, a luxury jewellery brand – and a nasty legal battle.
- by Anne McElvoy
Latest
Rules of engagement: How much should you spend on a ring?
Whether it’s the cost or style, Australians are bucking engagement ring conventions.
- by Nell Geraets
Creative Space
Arts
Peek inside jewellery designer Paula Walden’s light-filled New Farm studio
In a bright, airy space she’s bringing together elements of Art Deco and Art Nouveau to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces.
- by Matt Shea
‘More bang for your buck’: Lab-grown diamonds are going luxe
For customers buying into the $34 billion lab diamond industry, sparkle can be more important than sustainability. And luxury retailers are taking note.
- by Damien Woolnough
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Suddenly, being single has a certain ring to it
A company called pear° has launched a ring for single people, a pale green band that signals to the world the wearer is ready to mingle.
- by Kerri Sackville
Exclusive
Mining
Meet the Australian shaking up the global diamond industry
In the past two decades, mining executive Michael O’Keeffe has built coal and iron ore companies from almost nothing into multibillion-dollar companies. Now he’s taken a shine to diamonds
- by Anne Hyland
Pearls were Marilyn Monroe’s best friend, and they’re here in Australia
A sentimental strand of pearls once owned by the movie star are in Australia to celebrate the arrival of Japanese jeweller Mikimoto.
- by Damien Woolnough
How actor BeBe Bettencourt’s style is inspired by her rock star mother
The 27-year-old daughter of Suze DeMarchi, who was frontwoman of the Australian band Baby Animals, has an eye for vintage.
- by Genevieve Quigley
You’re invited to the royal coronation: Where do you get your tiara?
Your embossed invitation is in the mail, so it’s time to think like Catherine, Princess of Wales and plan your outfit
- by Damien Woolnough
Harry Styles, royalty and Hollywood give love the little finger
The pinky ring has outgrown its chequered past in time for Valentine’s Day.
- by Damien Woolnough
Nike and Tiffany & Co: Do we need yet another fashion crossover?
When the $US400 sneakers were teased, fans were intrigued. But further leaks have people asking whether fashion collaborations have finally gone too far.
- by Melissa Singer