The trend middle-aged women are playing by ear

The trend middle-aged women are playing by ear

Multiple ear piercings are having an Instagram moment,with a surprising new market signing up.

  • byMadeleine Gray

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Rich Russians splash out on luxury to stop savings melting away

Rich Russians splash out on luxury to stop savings melting away

With sanctions on Russia sending the ruble plunging and keeping stock markets shuttered,the country’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.

  • byFlavia Rotondi,Angelina Rascouet andAndy Hoffman
Inside the wardrobe of Paspaley creative director Christine Salter

Inside the wardrobe of Paspaley creative director Christine Salter

“I prefer styles that are timeless and well made,things I can wear for years and that suit my feminine body shape.”

  • byGeorgie Gordon
Gravity and bad earring habits can stretch pierced lobes. Here’s what to do

Gravity and bad earring habits can stretch pierced lobes. Here’s what to do

Ageing,wearing heavy earrings and sleeping in jewellery can cause pierced holes to stretch and even rip. But there are preventative measures and treatments.

  • byAndrea Sachs
Out of this world:mysterious black ‘Enigma’ diamond up for auction

Out of this world:mysterious black ‘Enigma’ diamond up for auction

Scientists think the massive 555.55 carat diamond could have been forged in outer space. It’s expected to sell for up to $8 million.

  • byRollo Ross
The stars trading Golden Globes and gold records for jewellery deals

The stars trading Golden Globes and gold records for jewellery deals

Beyoncé,Troye Sivan and next big thing Claude Scott-Mitchell want you to buy diamonds,as well as listen to their music and watch their films.

  • byDamien Woolnough
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Of course Kourtney Kardashian is on trend with her engagement ring

Of course Kourtney Kardashian is on trend with her engagement ring

Oval-cut diamonds,more carats and shorter engagements are on the rise.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Are power pearls the new padded shoulders?

Are power pearls the new padded shoulders?

Politicians,board members and executives are turning to pearls to send a message of success.

  • byDamien Woolnough
‘Never seen anything like it’:what’s behind the surge in art sales?

‘Never seen anything like it’:what’s behind the surge in art sales?

More than $38 million worth of art has been sold through the major Australian auction houses since January,an almost fourfold increase year on year.

  • byMichaela Boland
101 carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

101 carat diamond to be auctioned in Geneva jewellery sale

The largest diamond ever cut in Russia - a 100.94 carat stone called the Alrosa Spectacle - will be auctioned in Geneva later this month.

Australia’s biggest diamond auction is under way,but is bigger always better?

Australia’s biggest diamond auction is under way,but is bigger always better?

The biggest stone to go under the hammer in Australia is expected to fetch more than $1 million this week. But what about “regular” folk –what should we look for?

  • byMelissa Singer