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[caption id="attachment_178829" align="alignnone" width="6669"] On model: Robe, skirt and flats Chanel | Sunglasses Oliver Peoples | Bag Fendi | On trolley: Clutch Dior x Rimowa | Luggage Tumi | Sneakers Sergio Rossi[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178838" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Earrings with beaded rubies and round diamonds, necklace with beaded rubies and round diamonds, swirl ring with oval spinel, bracelet with emerald-cut rubies and diamonds Graff | Dress and clutch Bottega Veneta[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178833" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Shoes Dior | Chocolates Godiva | Historiques American1921 timepiece Vacheron Constantin | Rouge Allure lipsticks Chanel | Bracelet Chanel | Mignardise necklace in pink gold and mother-of-pearl, Star signet long earrings Montblanc | Silk scarf Hermès | 30 Montaigne Bag Dior | Sunglasses Miu Miu | Contes D’Hiver earrings in white gold with round diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178832" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Serpenti earrings in rose gold with rubellite eyes and full diamond pavé; Serpenti necklace in rose gold with rubellite eyes and diamond pavé on the chain and head; Serpenti ring in rose gold with amethyst eyes Bvlgari | Dress Versace[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178861" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Happy Hearts Wings earrings, necklace and bangle in white gold with diamonds | L´Heure du Diamant collection watch in white gold with opal and diamonds Chopard | Green carpet collection bag by Chloë | Sevigny Chopard | Dress Dior[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178835" align="alignnone" width="5952"] Dress Dolce & Gabbana | Sandals Sergio Rossi | Necklace Chanel Eye & cheek palette Laura Mercier (in box) | Shimmer skinstick Fenty Beauty (in box) | Rabbit-fur doll Loro Piana | Edition no. 5 The Macallan | Bag Versace | Rouge Dior Couture lipstick collection Dior | Tenue de Soirée eau de parfum Goutal | Bangles Hermès | Beoplay H9 headphones B&O | Sunglasses Oliver Peoples | Face palette Nars[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178834" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Outfit and accessories Gucci[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178830" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Souvenir d’étoile earrings Montblanc | Constellation manhattan master chronometer timepiece Omega | Hustle cheek palette and studio 54 audacious lipsticks Nars | Dentelle secrète bracelet in white gold with mauve sapphire, turquoise, white mother-of-pearl and diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels | Secret wonder necklace with sapphires, aquamarines and diamonds Harry Winston | Fleur Impérial ring in white gold with one oval-cut red spinel, mauve sapphires and diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels | Secret cluster ring with sapphires and diamonds Harry Winston | Sunglasses Coach[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178836" align="alignnone" width="4096"] Happy diamonds earrings, pendant and ring in rose gold with diamonds; happy moon watch in rose gold with diamonds Chopard | Dress Hermès[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_178837" align="alignnone" width="3840"] Multi-shape diamond bow earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring Graff | Dress Dolce & Gabbana[/caption]

Photography Until Chan at UC Workshop

Styling See So

Hair Heather Cheng

Make-Up Christ Lam

Mode; Nathaly K at Quest Models

Poodle Coco Lung

Location Rosewood Hong Kong

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While there is an undeniable charm about vintage jewellery, shopping for it can be intimidating for first-time buyers. We ask the experts for their top tips on starting a collection.

Do your research

“As with buying any piece of valuable jewellery, it would be best if you have some basic knowledge of what you are buying: Understand the gemstones as well as the various quality factors. Learn how to check for hallmarks indicating the purity of gold and possible provenance, as these would significantly affect the value of the piece.” - Goh Ying Li, Creative Director at La Putri

“Read related books, articles and magazines on vintage jewellery. Then, check out vintage jewellery exhibitions or shops, so you can see the actual pieces and feel the different characteristics of jewellery from various periods. This will help you identify your own style and period preference. For example, some may like the delicacy of Edwardian design, while others prefer the retro style of the ’40s.” - Terry Chu, Phillips’ Head of Jewellery for Asia

Speak to the experts

“The best way to start a collection is to get involved: Go to viewings and auctions, see what sells and what doesn’t, learn from the specialists. This will help you understand value and you can witness market trends first-hand. One of the most important takeaways for a potential collector is to ask questions and handle as much jewellery as you can, to build confidence in what you are possibly acquiring.” - Daphne Lingon, Christie’s Head of Jewellery for the Americas 

“It can be very hard to distinguish between a genuine vintage piece and a good copy, so I’d encourage collectors to learn as much as possible before buying. The more you see, the more you learn. Speak to experts and ask how they authenticate the piece. There are many jewellery auctions and vintage jewellery fairs around the world every year. Visit them and practise using a jeweller’s 10X loupe to look at the different marks and signs – play detective!” - Yvonne Chu, Acting Head of Department, Jewellery, at Sotheby’s Asia 

[caption id="attachment_170658" align="alignnone" width="1157"] A private collection of Mystery-Set jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels headlined Bonhams’ London Jewels sale in September. (Photo: Bonhams)[/caption]

Start buying at auctions 

“Attending jewellery auction viewings will not only help you become familiar with what is on the market, but also provides the perfect introduction to the wide range of styles on offer – from rare 18th-century pieces right through to modern and contemporary designs. The diversity at auctions is hard to beat.” - Jean Ghika, Global Director of Jewellery at Bonhams 

When in doubt, go Art Deco 

“The market for Art Deco jewellery has always been strong, with signed pieces by Cartier from this period performing exceptionally well at auctions.” Daphne Lingon, Christie’s Head of Jewellery for the Americas

“Art Deco pieces with typical geometric outlines or bold colour contrasts are always popular because they have an iconic style.” - Terry Chu, Phillips’ Head of Jewellery for Asia

“Most of my clients start with Art Deco jewellery – diamond double clips or diamond bracelets are very popular for first-time visitors to our store. It’s a great look, very versatile, usually priced more attractively than modern diamond brooches and very well made. Compared to jewellery from some other periods, it’s easier to gauge the basic intrinsic value of Art Deco diamond and platinum pieces because you can easily calculate the carats of diamonds and assess the 4Cs and workmanship – and they go well with most outfits today too.” - Brenda Kang, Founder of Revival Vintage Jewels Objects 

[caption id="attachment_170655" align="alignnone" width="1199"] Jewellery’s provenance adds to its value. This brooch by Hennel circa 1925 has an engraved emerald dated 1813 to 1814, thought to have been presented by the Mughal emperor Akbar II to Lady Mary Hood. It was auctioned at Bonhams’ London Jewels sale with a pre-sale estimate of £40,000 to £60,000 (Photo: Bonhams)[/caption]

Look for a signature

“Signed pieces – where the name of the jewellery house or maker is engraved on the underside of the piece or on the inside of the ring – are generally more valuable than unsigned ones. Cartier, Fabergé, Harry Winston, JAR, Lalique, Van Cleef & Arpels, to name a few – any of these names on a jewel will transform its value. Jewellery designed and produced by these makers represents a very high standard, although much depends on the piece too. A signature on a 1920s Cartier Tutti Frutti piece – among the most sought-after of the house’s creations – for instance, can potentially transform the value to millions of dollars. Signed pieces by mid-century designers such as Suzanne Belperron and Jean Schlumberger have also received great attention in our recent sales. Jewels, both signed and unsigned, from the 1960s and ’70s have been in demand too.” - Daphne Lingon, Christie’s Head of Jewellery for the Americas

Consider jumping on the ’60s to ’80s bandwagon

“Jewellery from this period seems to be gaining popularity, especially chunky yellow gold jewellery and watches with stone dials. These used to be slow moving, but have been popular in the past year or so. I’ve always loved retro jewels – yellow gold pieces are so perfect for daytime. They make a real statement while still being office appropriate.” - Brenda Kang, Founder of Revival Vintage Jewels & Objects 

[caption id="attachment_170656" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A signed Cartier Tutti Frutti jewel from the 1920s can fetch millions of dollars. This bracelet sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in October 2017 for HK$13.9 million (Photo: Sotheby's)[/caption]

Be cautious when buying online 

“Do your research, and visit online sites that are trusted and curated by vintage experts. Look for easy entry points on each site. For instance, at Vestiaire Collective, we have a We Love selection curated by our experts that showcases the most desirable items available. Read all descriptions very carefully: When you’re shopping online, you don’t have the luxury of physically touching and feeling each piece, so it’s crucial that all details are listed up front. Don’t be afraid to ask for more information from the seller if you need it. Some things you need to look out for: Are the pieces tarnished? Are all the gems secure? Are all the clasps functioning?” - Fanny Moizant, President and Co-founder of Vestiaire Collective 

Go with your heart

“First and foremost, collect what you love. Having a theme or collecting a series from a period is great, but I’m also a big advocate of buying pieces that you will wear, create your own memories with and can pass down to the next generation, rather than just something that would sit in a safe or a drawer.” - Brenda Kang, Founder of Revival Vintage Jewels & Objects

“I don’t see a need for a goal or special theme when building your personal collection. It’s good enough to follow your heart, because one may need a pair of delicate Edwardian pearl earrings for a party and then a strong geometric Art Deco brooch for work.” - Terry Chu, Phillips’ Head of Jewellery for Asia

[inline-quote author="Jean Ghika, Global Director of Jewellery at Bonhams "]"Always ask if there have been any alterations or additions, and if there are, whether they have been done sympathetically (only restoring and repairing the piece, without changing too much of the original)."[/inline-quote]

Note the condition of the piece 

“Always ask if there have been any alterations or additions, and if there are, whether they have been done sympathetically (only restoring and repairing the piece, without changing too much of the original).” - Jean Ghika, Global Director of Jewellery at Bonhams

“When you are looking for a beautiful piece of jewellery, do pay attention to the workmanship and finish quality. Look at the underside of the piece as well as the front to examine how well it is made; if a piece of jewellery is finely crafted, as much attention would have been paid to the back as to the front. Also, examine how smooth the finish is and if the settings are secure, straight and regular. This applies to all jewellery, whether vintage or new.” - Goh Ying Li, Creative Director at La Putri 

Tap the power of provenance 

“The value of jewellery is determined by a combination of factors, including design and brand, period, craftsmanship, the quality of the gemstones and authenticity. On top of these, provenance can have a significant impact on the value of a piece of jewellery. Well-documented records indicating where the jewellery comes from and who wore the piece are not only proof of its authenticity, but can also make it more desirable. Jewellery with good provenance often comes with a story that makes it more interesting and attractive too – the Hutton- Mdivani jadeite necklace previously owned by Barbara Hutton and subsequently acquired by the Cartier Collection is a great example. The necklace was sold for US$27.44 million in April 2014, achieving a world auction record for any jadeite jewellery.” - Yvonne Chu, Acting Head of Department, Jewellery, at Sotheby’s Asia

[caption id="attachment_170659" align="alignnone" width="1521"] On offer at Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels And Jadeite sale this month is this brooch gifted by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor during their marriage. Set with diamonds and a central 37.29ct Burmese sapphire, it has a pre-sale estimate of HK$13.5 million to HK$18 million (Photo: Sotheby's)[/caption]

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This year's most stunning jewellery pieces are made for mixing and matching, and stacking and layering.

[caption id="attachment_168673" align="alignnone" width="1076"] Dior à Versailles Côté Jardins Bosquet de la Colonnade Saphire Rose earrings in yellow, white and pink gold with diamonds, pink and yellow sapphires, yellow tourmalines, Paraiba-type tourmalines, demantoid and tsavorite garnets, emeralds, yellow diamonds and hauyne Dior Joaillerie; Bee My Love ring in rose gold with oval-cut morganite and brilliant-cut diamond Chaumet; Stream Ring in white gold with diamonds De Beers; Diorama Précieuse ring in yellow gold with diamonds and padparadscha sapphire Dior Joaillerie; Imaginary Nature Essence ring in white gold with diamonds De Beers.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168674" align="alignnone" width="1081"] Tiffany Paper Flowers cluster drop earrings in platinum with diamonds Tiffany & Co.; Dior à Versailles Salon d’Apollon brooch in white and pink gold, darkened silver and diamonds Dior Joaillerie; dress Whistles.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168675" align="alignnone" width="1075"] Extremely Piaget Collection white-gold earrings with oval-cut sapphires, marquise-cut diamonds and blue sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds and round blue sapphires Piaget; Deep Blue ring and bracelet in white gold with sapphires and diamonds Chanel; coat Ralph Lauren.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168676" align="alignnone" width="1079"] Folie des Prés earrings in white gold with diamonds; Lune ring in white gold with round and baguette-cut diamonds, onyx and one cushion-cut diamond; Cosmos Secret Watch in white gold with round diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168677" align="alignnone" width="1082"] Carissa Collection multishape diamond earrings; Swirl Collection oval orangy-yellow and baguette white diamond ring; pear-shaped and round-diamond flower-motif necklace; oval and round yellow-diamond watch Graff.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168678" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Multishape diamond earrings, and round and emerald-cut diamond necklace Graff; dress Paule Ka.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168679" align="alignnone" width="1082"] High Jewellery collection necklace in white gold with diamonds; High Jewellery collection ring in white gold with pear-shaped diamond and diamonds Chopard; dress Vivienne Westwood at yoox.com.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168680" align="alignnone" width="1082"] High Jewellery collection necklace and earrings in white gold with heart-shaped rubies and diamonds Chopard.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168681" align="alignnone" width="1085"] Siam pear-shaped ruby and diamond earrings; Tanzanian no-heat oval-shaped ruby, white jadeite and diamond ring; “Kissing” fancy deep brownish-orange diamond and diamond ring; pear-shaped diamond and imperial topaz ring Boghossian.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_168682" align="alignnone" width="1081"] Melo earrings in platinum with pearls and diamonds Mikimoto; Gem of Rose collection rose-gold ring with pear-shaped pink sapphire, marquise-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, and pink pearls Piaget; Dior Dior Dior Dentelle Popeline bracelet in pink gold with diamonds, pink sapphires, spessartite garnets, yellow-orange sapphires and rubies Dior Joaillerie; Tiffany Elsa Peretti collection Amapola brooch in platinum with diamonds and red silk Tiffany & Co.; blazer Salvatore Ferragamo.[/caption]

Photography Ricky Lo 

Styling KW 

Makeup and body paint Karen Yiu assisted by Cat Yeong and Jasmine Chan @makeupartist

Hair Seifert Cheung 

Manicure Pinky Ho 

Models Wen and Limin from SMG China

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As seen through the lenses of Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef, the 117 year old Maison has interpreted time with some of the world's most poetic complication joined with timeless artisanal crafts

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Richemont Group has acquired historic Buccellati, an Italian jeweller previously owned by China's Gangtai Group. It is now the third jewellery brand beside Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels

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Our inaugural WOW Awards 2018 is a consumer-centric reflection of the industry’s most attractive timepieces. We seek to honour the brands who have enriched our watch connoisseur journeys with their novelties this past year

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Five decades on, Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates its iconic lucky charm with a touch of blue, which collectively embodies the same quality that captivated the luck seekers.

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