Latest articles by Caragh McKay
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Snowflake generation: the evolution of Tudor
By artfully mining its heritage, Swiss watch brand Tudor has created a new design identity that’s all its own
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Tupelo to Red Right Hand: the songs of Nick Cave inspire a glitteringly dark jewel
Model Susie Cave and jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas created a charm bracelet marked by Nick Cave songs. Here’s how its dark, rattling delights came to life. Polaroid photography by Nick Cave
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Everything is illuminated: David Morris presents high jewellery in a new light
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Time and again: Chanel celebrates 30 years as a horological auteur
The launch of its latest Code Coco design marks three decades since Chanel embraced fine watchmaking traditions, fusing materials, engineering and craft to create a stylish horological universe all its own. Here, we explore the house’s key watch design moments
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The long view: what Munich-based designer Saskia Diez did next
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Ron Arad’s Last Train arrives in Venice
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Out of the woods: the natural wonder of Piaget’s marquetry jewels
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Smooth sailing: Chanel navigates a new era of high jewellery design
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Cécile Guenat channels Pokémon and African art at Richard Mille
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Alchemy unwound: the watch and jewellery brands putting their own spin on precious metals
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Attachment theory: the humble safety pin joins Hermès’ hall of fame
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Watchmakers create exclusive pieces for Harrods at SalonQP fair
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'Dark Matter': Kath Libbert heralds the new generation of art jewellers
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Ellipse gloss: Patek Philippe updates an era-defining dress watch
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The making of the ‘Holy Handmade!’ signet-ring seal, by Rebus
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Cultural exchange: Rolex mentor David Chipperfield pairs with Swiss protégé
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Chanel’s new watch releases mark the start of a notable horological chapter
Stop! It's Chanel time
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Into the fold: a mixed-media approach leads to new thinking in fine jewellery design
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It takes time: meet Sekford, the new British watch brand making its mark
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Hidden gem: New York’s secret art jeweller uncovered
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GemGenève puts independent fine-jewellery designers in the frame
Now in its second year, the GemGenève jewellery fair – a rich cornucopia of gem specialists, antique dealers and contemporary designers – opens in Geneva this weekend. Once again, its ‘Vivarium’ showcase of independent fine jewellery designers has caught our eye. Its curator, the author and historian Vivienne Becker, is unrivalled when it comes to unearthing new and rare fine-jewellery design talent from across the globe. Her take on contemporary design founded on meticulous techniques is as distinct as it gets. We highlight some of the designers she is spotlighting this week:
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Quality time: introducing the star turns of this year’s SIHH watch fair
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Go for bold: this season’s catwalk jewellery shows flashes of genius
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Hothouse flower: how the cactus became Cartier’s new design motif
