Shine of the Times: The Art and Appeal of High Jewelry
Shine of the Times: The Art and Appeal of High Jewelry
By
Louis Dewynter| Aug 31, 2026
A selective assortment of the latest high jewelry—and one porcelain Lalanne egg cup—form an expressive, richly layered vignette.
Prop styling by Camille Tricoire
A selective assortment of the latest high jewelry—and one porcelain Lalanne egg cup—form an expressive, richly layered vignette.
Prop styling by Camille Tricoire
Brilliant Finds Left: Bulgari high-jewelry ring in 18-karat white gold with one round diamond and pavé-set diamonds, price upon request. Bulgari.com Right: Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock brooch in yellow gold and platinum with diamonds and rubies, price upon request. Tiffany.com
FLASH MOB Left: Buccellati Serenissima Collection tiara in white gold set with 512 brilliant-cut diamonds and 11 drop-cut diamonds, price upon request. Buccellati.com Right: David Yurman high-jewelry Liberty drop earrings in 18-karat gold with diamonds, $86,000. Davidyurman.com
ALL AFLUTTER Tiffany & Co.’s Legendary Bird: The Sapphire Edition brooch in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum with an oval sapphire, black opal, mother-of-pearl, silver pearls, rubies and diamonds, price upon request. Tiffany.com
ANIMAL MAGNETISM Left: Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria earrings in yellow and white gold with aquamarines, blue-green tourmaline, yellow beryl, rubies and black, brown and colorless diamonds, price upon request. Dolcegabbana.com Right, from left: François-Xavier Lalanne, “Poule” egg cup, circa 1990, €300-€500, “Rochas Collection,” September 15, Sotheby’s Paris. Cartier Le Chœur des Pierres high-jewelry brooch, 18-karat white gold, sapphires, emeralds, onyx and diamonds, price upon request, available October. Cartier.com
ROCK ON Left: Messika Terres de Contrastes high-jewelry collection Luminescence necklace in white gold and diamonds, price upon request. Messika.com Right: Graff high-jewelry white round diamond and pear-and-heart-shaped ruby necklace, price upon request. Graff.com
Studio manager, Charlotte Sobral Pinto; production, Annabelle Tichet.
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About the Author
Louis Dewynter
Louis Dewynter is a French photographer who collaborates with prominent luxury houses and publications.
