Chaumet

In white gold with diamonds on alligator strap, £77,800

Jewellery’s classic ribbon and bow motifs are loosening up and embracing a new playfulness and fluidity. Vivienne Becker reports. Photographs by Jobe Lawrenson

The individualistic punch of adornment offered by these sartorial links with the past has made them increasingly sought after, says Simon de Burton

The Boléro timepieces and jewellery take cues from an evocative Spanish tradition 

In rose gold with rubellites, malachite and tsavorite garnets, £59,500

A new design-led approach is bringing a playful spirit of individual, contemporary cool to pearl jewellery. Vivienne Becker reports

Delicately downsized jewellery watches are sparkling with ladylike refinement and vintage glamour this party season. Vivienne Becker reports

Check the halls with bells and baubles, fa-la-la la-la, la-la-la-la. See the blazing jewels before us, fa-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. Styling by Hannah Teare. Photography by Sandrine and Michael

Rich interiors with a retro vibe set the scene for this season’s take on power dressing. Styling by Hannah Teare. Photography by Carla Guler

Gold is striding into the jewellery spotlight, as its sculptural purity and sensual allure propel it from supporting role to centre stage, says Vivienne Becker. Styling by Thea Lewis-Yates. Photography by Andy Barter

The gold bracelet watch is back in fashion, marrying the femininity of jewellery with the assertiveness of precious metal, says Vivienne Becker

The dress watch has reached a new apogée. Prepare to be dazzled, says Vivienne Becker

In rose gold on alligator strap, £11,700

A perfectly considered brooch on a lapel or tie creates an elegant opportunity for self-expression. Vivienne Becker reports

The born-again, racy-retro cocktail ring is an audacious festival of intense colour, immense proportions and unbridled creativity – prepare to be dazzled, says Vivienne Becker. Photography by David Newton

Organic jewels celebrating the primal beauty of cacti, corn and creepy-crawlies present nature in a dynamic new light. Vivienne Becker reports. Photography by Andy Barter. Styling and set design by Thea Lewis-Yates

The taste for elaborate women’s watches gives way to an era of refined simplicity, with revived classics and pared-back new designs sharing the laurels, says Lucia van der Post

Moving designs with a sense of magic are bringing beguiling new stories to women's jewellery, says Avril Groom. Photograph by Omer Knaz