Something About Rocks

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Something About Rocks

HEART SET IN STONE • The precious High Jewellery we've fallen for this season

WHY I LOVE JEWELLERY • Renowned jewellery historian Vivienne Becker looks back at her life long devotion to adornment

DARK STAR • At 28, Lisa Vicari is already a seasoned performer, having landed her first film role whilst still at school. Now, with a part in Idris Elba's latest action-packed drama, the German actress tells Kim Parker about her career hopes, the pleasures of exploring her characters’ shadowy sides, and dancing with Paul Mescal.

Gold STANDARD • Graff's elegant new fine jewellery collections shine a spotlight on sculptural twists and loops of precious gold, embellished with the house's signature diamonds

Eternal GLORIES • Taking inspiration from the geometric harmonies that govern all of nature, this season's botanical high jewellery creations capture the ethereal beauty of plants in precious metals and vibrant gemstones.

the world according to… MING LAMPSON • The British jeweller on celebrating 25 years of her glittering brand.

ANATOMY OF AN ICON • OX.NY's innovative ‘Ourglass’ chain has reinvented the classic tennis bracelet for a modern audience.

a shining EXAMPLE • Crafting its latest jewels with some of the rarest pearls on earth, Tiffany & Co. builds on a sparkling, long established tradition.

Cosmic COUTURE • Chanel's ‘Reach for the Stars’ High Jewellery blends a galaxy of time-honoured motifs with a heavenly new design inspired by Coco herself.

Love STORY • Conceived in the throes of heartbreak, Cartier's ‘Love’ bracelet has evolved into an enduring icon of passion, commitment, and modern design.

ROMANCING THE STONE • Inspired by the landscapes that yield its exquisite diamonds, De Beers’ latest High Jewellery line is a glittering paean to everything the maker holds dear

THE QUEST FOR TIME • Inside Vacheron Constantin's once-in-a-lifetime creation — a mechanical masterpiece where art and horology move as one

COME UP ROSES • The house of Dior has been inspired by the beauty of blooms since its earliest days, when founder Christian Dior translated the memories of his mother's rose garden into flower-like fashion silhouettes. Almost 80 years later, these precious petals find contemporary expression in fresh iterations of Dior's ‘Bois de Rose’ and ‘Rose Dior Pré Catalan’ jewellery collections.

for the love OF THE PEARL • Renowned for her spirited creations, Melanie Georgacopoulos talks us through her latest designs for Tasaki, the Japanese jeweller devoted to producing the perfect pearl.

Savoire FAIRE • Rich in heritage motifs and resplendent details, Louis Vuitton's new ‘Virtuosity’ High Jewellery collection showcases the incredible artistry that has defined the Maison for over 170 years

REBEL ICON • After more than forty years in business, Thomas Sabo's distinctive silver accessories have become jewellery box staples for countless people around the world. He shares his keys to success with IAN THORLEY

THROUGH THE AGES • Created with care and bestowed with affection, precious love tokens have symbolised our heart's deepest desires for millennia. JOSHUA HENDREN dives in.

COLOUR Clash • Dazzling, daring and unashamedly different, Prada's new fine jewellery line, ‘Couleur Vivante’, lives up to its founder's alluringly subversive legacy.