Jewellery

The launch of Chanel's 2026 Coco Crush jewellery collection was lauded in Hollywood, but its origins and inspirations lie hundreds of miles away, in the designer's home country of France.

By Rosie Paterson Published 13 February 26

Heart-shape jewellery has a rich history stretching back centuries. Amie Elizabeth White investigates and rounds up the best pieces to invest in —or gift — today.

By Amie Elizabeth White Published 10 February 26

As the London Museum prepares to unveil the Cheapside Hoard in new premises on Smithfield, Will Hosie speaks to historian Victoria Shepherd about the story behind these precious jewels.

By Will Hosie Published 8 February 26

Approximately 40% of all UK engagements happen between November and Valentine's Day, but choosing what to propose with can be a minefield. Why not look at what's hiding in the family jewellery box, says Jessica Diamond.

By Jessica Diamond Published 31 January 26

Cece Jewellery's signature signet rings are beloved by the famous and fabulous — including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Taylor Swift. Lotte Brundle meets the woman behind the jewellery.

By Lotte Brundle Published 31 January 26

Felix Bischof talks to six jewellery designers and auctioneers about their standout pieces of colourful jewellery from 2025.

By Felix Bischof Published 3 January 26

Many of the world’s most astonishing jewels are on display together in Paris — and they once belonged to Europe’s most powerful families.

By Amy Serafin Published 13 December 25

The Country Life Christmas gift guide is back and it's bigger than ever. Here's what to buy your mother, wife, sister or girlfriend (or all four).

By Amie Elizabeth White Last updated 2 December 25

And would you buy a watch studded with laboratory-made ones?

By Chris Hall Published 18 November 25

If you're planning to propose to someone forget Graff or Cartier because it's time for tea with Granny.

By Will Hosie Published 10 November 25

Edinburgh jeweller Hamilton & Inches have been trusted to handle the incredibly rare organic gemstones.

By Amie Elizabeth White Last updated 6 November 25

Over the centuries, the brooch, invented to fasten garments, has become a glittering gem, a coded communication–an art mastered by Elizabeth II and a way to express personality.

By Mary Miers Published 23 September 25

Astor’s Cartier tiara was sold by Bonhams, while the accessories of the wife of the James Bond author went up for auction with Dreweatts.

By Lotte Brundle Last updated 16 June 25

Every diamond has a story to tell and each of us deserves to fall in love with one.

By Jonathan Self Published 18 April 25

A pair of platinum, pearl and diamond earrings of the same design, maker and period as those commissioned for Grace Kelly’s wedding head to auction.

By Rosie Paterson Published 13 April 25

The ribbon-bow surmount is synonymous with the Russian jewellery houses.

By Carla Passino Last updated 25 March 25

The Thinking Traveller have some of the finest villas in the Mediterranean on their books for multi-generational holidays. Here are just a few of the highlights.

By The Thinking Traveller Published 16 January 25

Male interest in jewellery is on the rise, with gypsy and signet rings proving especially popular, according to renowned jeweller Hancocks.

By Hancocks London Published 6 November 24

Diamonds are meant to sparkle in candlelight, but many now gather dust in jewellery boxes. To wear them today, we may need to reimagine them, as Hetty Lintell discovers with her grandmother’s jewellery.

By Hetty Lintell Published 29 October 24