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Jewelry watch trends 2025

Jewelry watch trends 2025

Faithful to the tradition of jewellery watches, watchmakers are renewing designs and reinventing worn clothes to meet the expectations of today's women. An anthology of new jewels that tell the time. Watchmakers have always imagined jewellery watches. From the first timepieces appeared, these outward signs of wealth and power were adorned with stones, decorated with enamel paint. This tradition experienced a revival of interest in the twentieth century, worn by Piaget and its cuff watches or long necklaces, or Jaeger-LeCoultre which, thanks to its calibre 101, the smallest hand-wound mechanical movement in the world, offers cases, each more delicate than the last. From then on, the greatest manufactures redoubled their efforts to create pieces in tune with the times, meeting the expectatio...

The diamond "tennis bracelet" celebrates its 45th anniversary

The diamond "tennis bracelet" celebrates its 45th anniversary

Born in the 1920s, but established as a style icon in 1978 on the wrist of champion Chris Evert, the all-natural diamond "tennis bracelet" continues to rise in style. Timeless! After Opening Week and the first qualifying rounds on 22nd May, the tension will keep building up until the final week, from 5th to 11th June... The Roland-Garros tournament, created almost 100 years ago in 1925, will be held this year without Rafael Nadal. Nonetheless, the French Open will be full of excitement, with 14 Frenchwomen competing to reach the final. Margaux Rouvroy, Loïs Boisson, Nina Radovanovic, Audrey Albie, Emeline Dartron, Chloé Paquet, Fiona Ferro, Alice Robbe, Alice Tubello, Harmony Tan, Emma Lene, Carole Monnet, Daphnée Mpetshi Perricard and Elsa Jacquemot will be flying the flag for France, rem...

Jewelry & Watches: the golden age of Made in France

Jewelry & Watches: the golden age of Made in France

For the jewelry & watches industry, 2021 has been a record year. Since 2016, French production has doubled, reaching €3.9 bn – a 32% increase compared to 2019, according to Francéclat’s latest report. Supported by the dynamism of its exports, "made in France" production also benefits from a strong demand from its local market. Deprived of their leisure time during the pandemic, French consumers have allocated their budget to the purchase of watches and jewelry, acting as a pleasure purchase and a safe investment. “Les Vergers” Four Seasons – Spring by Mathon Paris © Bérengère Treussard The French jewelry & watches market is driven by domestic demand The French jewelry & watches market has increased by more than 20% in 2021 compared to the previous year and by 2% compared to 2019. Despite...

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

The end of the year is approaching and auctions are also a way of acquiring a piece of jewelry for your loved ones, while remaining reasonable on the prices. It is also the occasion to begin building a collection or to simply treat yourself. We have made a « wish list » for you for the next jewelry auction that will be held at Christie’s in Paris on December 5th. Yes, we know, there will be strikes in Paris, but do not panic, you can go see the collection to be auctioned until December 3rd and even follow and bid online whilst in the comfort of your own home. Isn’t that fantastic? We loved some of the pieces from the collection such as this beautiful diamond brooch “en trembleuse” by Harry Winston but also two wonderful pieces by René Lalique; one a dragonfly with a magnificent aquamarine...

How to sell your jewelry at auction

How to sell your jewelry at auction

Vintage jewelry is back in fashion! It may be the right time to consider selling your family jewels at auction to get the best price. There are forgotten treasures that sleep in the back of a safe or in an old jewelry box. These jewels from another time could certainly interest amateurs or collectors. So how do you go about it? Selling jewels at auction is definitely an option to consider and most certainly profitable. In fact, auction houses are often places where buyers but also sellers can make good deals, provided you choose the right auction house. We went to take a closer look at Christie’s auction house, the market leader in this sector. In fact, the first records of jewelry auctions at Christie’s dates back to 1795! It was most noted for the sale of Countess du Barry’s jewels, mist...

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