Sapphires

Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence in New York in June will be the most valuable collection of Mughal jewellery and objects ever auctioned

Ice skaters, dragonflies, turtles and nymphs. With Boodles Wonderland there’s Always a Story.

Swing, swish, swoon: old-school tassel jewellery is back in the limelight with colour and charm, says Milena Lazazzera

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

No longer a sideshow used to frame larger stones, this slender yet bold gem cut is now taking centre stage

The rose-gold Stars Firework bracelet will support Earthbeat Foundation’s Happy Mine project

From an exceptional Bulgari diamond and ruby Serpenti watch to a Victorian sapphire necklace – find treasure at this sparkling event

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

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