Sapphires

Charms are working their magic once again, but this time worn on necklaces and earrings too. Vivienne Becker reports

A rotating orb made from mammoth tusk that existed under the ice for up to 40,000 years

Enter a darkened room guided by torchlight, where Parisian jeweller-artist Edéenne is set to dazzle in a Sotheby’s showcase of her “portraits in jewellery”

Bina Goenka’s joyously coloured ready-to-wear jewels are inspired by nature and India’s glittering heritage

In 18ct gold with stingray, sapphire cabochons and shell, $3,150

Ruth Tomlinson will create contemporary treasures from worn-out gems of sentimental value

Directional fine jewellers are creating playful surprises with this classic silhouette

In gold with black rhodium, white and blue diamonds, garnets, amethysts, pink and yellow sapphires and emeralds, £5,300

In 18ct white gold with white and black diamonds and orange sapphires, £30,000

Online treasure troves of statement pieces, from the organic and offbeat to the truly avant garde

Legendre’s private collection is a tantalising trove of rare gems by Belperron, Verdura and Van Cleef & Arpels

A chance encounter with a long-lost acquaintance-turned-dealer became the making of an Italian financier’s seminal jewellery collection for his wife, says Vivienne Becker. Portrait by Nicholas Calcott

In white gold with diamonds and sapphires, £19,600

In white gold with sapphires, £17,400

Captivating new creations join its classic collections

In rose gold with pink sapphires, rubies, tsavorites and diamonds, £13,500

In oxidised gold with sapphires, £3,240

Modern Moghul mixes Indian craftsmanship with architectural clout