Milena Lazazzera

Black diamonds may clash with the transparency and brilliance that natural colorless diamonds are always associated with, yet, thanks to visionaries and the open-mindedness that develops in the course of time, the perception of these diamonds has shifted. The gems are now assuming center stage in the designs of jewelers and winning over the hearts of consumers.

Ahead, we take a closer look at the rise of black diamonds—from their misunderstood beginnings to their bold presence in modern high je...

Set in a sleek, lacquered rectangular casing and adorned with 20 baguette-cut yellow beryls — set in gold, to match the opulent golden chain from which it dangles — Chanel’s latest launch looks like a lipstick at first sight. But there’s more to it. With a click, the lipstick case opens to reveal a watch dial at its center.



Named “Kiss Me,” the timepiece is part of the French luxury house’s capsule collection, which was unveiled at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Gen...

Even by the standards of watch boxes — typically oversized for the objects they hold — Chopard’s latest leather case, unveiled at watch fair Watches and Wonders, is strikingly large. But the grandeur is justified. Open it, and it reveals not one, but twelve L’Heure du Diamant watches, arranged like precious petals. Each piece features the same diamond-studded bezel, framing twelve different dials crafted from thin, round slices of hard-stones including apple-green jade, cobalt blue agate, cinnam...

However, some analysts have expressed concerns about Tag Heuer’s recent strategy, including swift price increases and the introduction of high-end timepieces featuring laboratory-grown diamonds. It has also faced challenges from the slowdown in China. Now, Pin is refocusing the brand on performance by underlining its ties to sport, while investing in innovation and growth in other global markets.Filmed in black and white with flashes of red, the campaign showcases all of the sports Tag Heuer has...