7 Watches and jewellery updates to know this August
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Here are some headlines to look out for: Piaget’s fresh ceramic watch, GPHG’s upcoming travelling exhibition, and Fred’s latest stunning High Jewellery collection.
Piaget refreshes the iconic Polo Skeleton collection
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With ceramic becoming increasingly popular in watchmaking, Piaget has joined in with its latest Polo Skeleton model. Developed over three years, this watch masterfully combines ceramic with the House’s renowned skeletonisation techniques. It is housed in a titanium case with a black DLC finish that matches the watch’s dark ceramic components. Besides that, the Piaget Polo Skeleton is powered by the ultra-thin Manufacture 1200S1 self-winding calibre with a power reserve of up to 44 hours. Global ambassadors Apo Nattawin and Lee Junho have been spotted wearing the watch.
Watches and Wonders head to Shanghai
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After its Geneva showcase in April, Watches and Wonders is heading to China for its next leg. This marks Shanghai’s fourth year as the key destination in the watchmaking calendar, with the event set to take place from August 28 to September 1 at the West Bund Art Centre. The first two days are reserved for industry professionals, while the public will have access to the event during the long weekend from Friday to Sunday—a new feature for the event. Exhibiting brands include Cartier, Panerai, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin.
Find out more about the watchmaking fair here.
GPHG returns to honour the finest timepieces
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For this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the GPHG Academy has nominated 90 exceptional timepieces from 146 brands. These watches, spanning 15 categories, compete for one of the 20 awards, including the coveted ‘Aiguille d’Or’ Grand Prix. As part of the celebration, the nominated timepieces will be featured in a travelling exhibition, offering a captivating glimpse into the art of contemporary watchmaking. The exhibition will kick off in Hong Kong at the end of September, before moving to Ho Chi Minh, New York, and then Geneva. The 2024 winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 13, during the 24th GPHG awards ceremony at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva. After the awards ceremony, the Bucharest University Library will host the prize-winning pieces from November 21 to 23.
See more details on the nominated timepieces and the exhibition schedule here.
Chaumet joins the lineup at Frieze Seoul
Chaumet will debut at the Frieze Seoul from September 4 to September 7, marking a historic moment for the Maison. At this esteemed art fair, the Maison will unveil a dedicated lounge, with the highlight being the exclusive presentation of a new artwork by Heechan Kim, specially created for Chaumet. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the Bee My Love collection up close and engage with its honeycomb cell motif through an immersive digital experience.
Bvlgari unveils new sparkling additions to the Divas’ Dream collection
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The Divas’ Dream collection, known for its signature fan-shaped motif, has been exquisitely updated with new, vibrant colour options. The collection now features a luxurious Carnelian ring, bracelet, and earrings—beautifully complementing the existing necklace. The deep, warm red of Carnelian paired with diamonds and pink gold highlights Bvlgari’s masterful use of colour and bold design. Additionally, the Maison introduces a new mandarin garnet necklace, enhancing the range previously available in pink and blue sapphires. This elegant piece is adorned with mandarin garnets along the chain, creating a harmonious and dazzling effect.
Discover the full collection here.
Fred explores radiance in its latest High Jewellery collection
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Fred recently unveiled the Monsieur Fred Ideal Light High Jewellery collection, curated by Valérie Samuel, Vice-President, and Artistic Director. This series celebrates Fred’s signature fascination with light, blending imagery inspired by Argentina with evocative childhood memories. The collection showcases a vibrant array of coloured stones, including Australian opals, Tanzanian spinels, Colombian emeralds, and Sri Lankan sapphires, which are featured in bold, artistic designs. True to Fred’s avant-garde spirit, these pieces are both flamboyant and unconventional, embracing a free-spirited and often genderless aesthetic.
Diamond & Platinum’s Estrella collection is a tribute to the cosmos
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Diamond & Platinum launched the Estrella jewellery collection this month, where diamonds shine as the stars of the lineup. The Estrella Belleza series includes a necklace, ring, and earrings, each designed to unfold like petals to reveal sparkling facets that evoke distant floral stars. Meanwhile, the Estrella Luz series captures the essence of light through natural diamonds set in a platinum marquise-shaped setting, artfully arranged in a floral pattern. Finally, the Estrella Galaxia collection showcases designs that mimic the dynamic swirl of galaxies and the elegant arcs of distant star clusters.
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