Martin Katz has created a $62,000 diamond tennis bracelet for the Lotte New York Palace, taking its design inspiration from the New York skyline.The bracelet, named ‘The Palace’ is made up of 12 carats of a total of 84 round diamonds and forms the jewellery centrepiece of Game, Set, Sparkle, a $100,000 US Open experience built around the hotel’s Jewel Suite designed by Martin Katz.
Last night Katz unveiled the collaboration during US Open week, as he attended the hotel’s ninth Palace Invitational alongside Serena Williams, Taylor Fritz, Matteo Berrettini and Caroline Wozniacki for a game of paddle tennis. The four renowned tennis stars swapped their tennis racquets for paddles at the invitation-only pickleball tournament in the Palace courtyard.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki at the Lotte New York Palace Hosts Annual Palace Invitational. Photo CREDIT: Ryan Northrop
The whole package Katz and the New York Palace are offering is totally unique, as well as including the bracelet there’s a minimum two-night stay in the Jewel Suite, the three-storey, 5,000 sq ft residence that Katz designed for the hotel. The suite sleeps four guests and has on display more than $1.5 million of Katz’s jewellery in floating glass cabinets. There’s also a crystal chandelier, a grand piano and rooftop terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi. Any guests booking the suite will also receive a thirty minute jewellery consultation with Katz in the suite to discuss their jewellery requirements. Game, Set, Sparkle is available for stays until 31 August.
This isn’t the first of Katz’s unusual collaborations. Katz has previously designed a perfume bottle in collaboration with Donna Karan for the launch of a new fragrance with the New York designer, as well as sunglasses for Ray Ban, famously worn by Celine Dion in 1999 as well as a gem crusted brazier for Victoria’s Secret.
Katz works out of a penthouse in Canon Drive, Beverly Hills where he’s been based for more than three decades. His jewellery designs are then made up in workshops across Los Angeles, Paris, Switzerland and Belgium. His jewellery has been worn by many of the leading ladies in Hollywood including Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet, Salma Hayek, Christina Ricci and most famously Sharon Stone for the Basic Instinct premiere in 1996 which made him and his jewellery famous.
Another award-laden weekend brought plenty of dazzling jewellery and watch sightings, as celebrities gathered for The Actor Awards (presented by SAG-AFTRA). Read all about our favourite looks of the night below.
Viola Davis at the 2026 Actor Awards – CREDIT: Getty Images
Viola Davis, who presented Michael B. Jordan with his Actor Award for Best Leading Actor Performance, shimmered in a deep green gown, embellished with a diamond-dusted floral necklace with a pear-cut emerald drop by Pasquale Bruni.
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti at the Actor Awards – CREDIT: Getty Images
The young star matched her sequin-adorned gown and headdress with De Beers London’s Metamorphosis ‘Spring’ Chandelier earrings in 18K white and rose gold with diamonds, plus a handful of the maker’s diamond-set yellow gold rings.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor in Tiffany & Co at the Actor Awards – CREDIT: Getty Images
Teyana Taylor shone in the ‘Leaves’ high jewellery necklace by Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. in platinum, yellow gold and diamonds, plus matching ‘Three Leaves’ ear clips.
Larter chose to pair Repossi’s black gold and diamond ‘Blast’ Necklace with its matching bracelet, plus a further a white gold and diamond Toi-et-Moi ring from the same Maison.
Jack O’Connell
Jack O’Connell at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards – CREDIT: Getty Images
O’Connell looked fiendishly good in a cream-coloured suit, aviator shades and a Tiffany & Co. Union Square 30mm mechanical watch in yellow gold, plus a Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T1 ring.
Flying the flag for unusual-looking wristwatches, Actor Award-winner Michael B. Jordan sported a chessboard-dial Limelight watch from Piaget at the glittering event.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore at the Actor Awards – CREDIT: Harry Winston
Presenter Demi Moore dripped in over 95 carats of diamonds from New York jeweller Harry Winston, including the maker’s Cascading Diamond Drop Necklace (boasting over 73 carats), the Secret Combination Diamond Earrings (with 12.32 carats) and two sizeable platinum and diamond rings.
Mosaku looked radiant in Messika’s ‘Roc’ high jewellery suite, including a diamond-set collier and diamond matching earrings.
Miles Caton
Miles Caton in Louis Vuitton – CREDIT: Louis Vuitton
The talented actor and musician looked dapper in a black double-breasted tuxedo from Louis Vuitton, accessorised with the Maison’s steel and rose gold Tambour watch.
The ‘Nobody Wants This’ star sparkled Messika diamonds, including the company’s ‘Night Owl’ high jewellery necklace and ‘Exotic Charm’ high jewellery ring.
Russell accepted the award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in ‘The Diplomat‘, and she did so wearing an impressive pair of white gold and diamond cocktail earrings from Italian jeweller Buccellati, plus a white and yellow gold Buccellati cocktail ring set with a tanzanite cabochon weighing over 23 carats.
Ralph sparkled in a sequin-strewn gown, embellished with a diamond drop necklace, diamond earrings, diamond line bracelet and cocktail diamond ring, all by De Beers London.
Kudrow paired her cream skirt suit with an eye-catching emerald and diamond drop necklace from Mindi Mond New York, plus a yellow gold and diamond baguette ring from Saidian Vintage Jewels.
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst in Sophie Bille Brahe – CREDIT: Sophie Bille Brahe
Dunst kept things sleek and Scandi with a classic ‘Collier de Tennis Royal Blanc’ and ‘Bracelet de Tennis Blanc’, both from Sophie Bille Brahe.
Continuing to showcase many of the best pins in the business, Mescal opted for a white gold, diamond and emerald C de Carter pin, as well as a Cartier Collection Tortue watch from 2014 in white gold.
‘Heated Rivalry‘ star Connor Storrie glistened in a Mixed Cluster platinum and diamond necklace, T1 white gold hoop earrings, a Jean Schlumberger Stitches ring in gold and platinum and a white gold Cocktail 2-Hand watch, all by Tiffany & Co.
Custom jewels were the order of the day for Hudson, who looked positively angelic in a bespoke diamond suite (worth over $500,000) by Emily P. Wheeler.
Like she said, Rothwell chose to channel Old Hollywood glamour in a pair of onyx and rubellite pendant earrings, a diamond studded Clarity Quad ring and a Art Deco-inspired platinum, emerald and diamond ring, all by Mindi Mond New York.
On Wednesday 3rd December, His Majesty King Charles III held a glittering, Christmas-inspired State Banquet at Windsor Castle to welcome the arrival of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the UK. But perhaps the sparkliest of all attendees was the Princess of Wales, who wore a surprising tiara not seen in public for 20 years – Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet.
The resplendent headpiece was originally made for Queen Victoria by Garrard in 1853, when its diamond-set floral motifs were originally set with shimmering opals. These were known to be one of the favourite gemstones of Queen Victoria’s husband and consort, Prince Albert, who helped to direct the creation of the circlet. 2,600 diamonds also lent the piece its spectacular sparkle.
The circlet was altered in 1858, when a small space was added to the back so it was no longer a complete circle shape (hence its name) and then again in 1902, when Queen Victoria’s daughter-in-law, Queen Alexandra, who believed that opals were unlucky, had the stones replaced with a set of rubies which had been presented to Queen Victoria 26 years beforehand. She also apparently had some of the arches removed to make the tiara smaller.
Queen Alexandra is only known to have worn the Oriental Circlet once – on a state visit to Germany.
A painting of Queen Victoria wearing her Oriental Circlet, created by Garrard in 1853. Image: Garrard
Considered amongst the most important Victorian-era jewels in the Royal Collection, this elaborate and sophisticated tiara showcases an Indian-inspired design of lotus flowers combined with arches inspired by Mughal architecture. Prince Albert was known to be a huge jewellery lover, with a keen eye for structure and design, and conceived many of the bejewelled pieces he gave to his beloved wife – including her gold snake-shaped engagement ring. “Albert has such taste and arranges everything for me about my jewels’, Queen Victoria wrote in her journal in 1843.
Queen Elizabeth, the former Duchess of York, smiles as she poses in 1937 for official picture in London after the Coronation 12 May 1937 of the Duke of York. In the portrait, she wears Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet, a piece worn by the current Princess of Wales this week N/B (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
After Queen Alexandra died, the Oriental Circlet was passed on to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1936, and became one of her favourite jewels. She wore it on many occasions, including for her official picture after the Coronation of her husband, King George VI, in 1937, and for an elegant portrait by society photographer Cecil Beaton in 1948.
After King George VI died in 1952, the piece was meant to have passed down to his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, but knowing how fond her mother was of the headpiece, she allowed her to keep it. Queen Elizabeth II eventually inherited the circlet after her mother died in 2002, and wore it only once during her own reign, on an overseas trip in 2005. It hadn’t been seen since – until the Princess of Wales chose it to accompany her shimmering blue Jenny Packham gown on Wednesday night.
While the fate of the Napoleonic jewels stolen from the Louvre last month continues to remain a mystery, another rare diamond brooch formerly owned by the French Emperor is about to go on sale at Sotheby’s in Geneva.
The round diamond pin, once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, will be a highlight of the auction house’s Rare & Noble Jewels Sale on 12th November, with an estimate of between $150,000 – 250,000 (£115,000 – 191,000).
The rare diamond brooch set with old mine-cut diamonds will star in Sotheby’s Rare & Noble Sale on 12 November 2025. Image: Sotheby’s
Roughly 45mm in diameter, the circular piece features a large central oval shaped diamond of 13.04 carats, surrounded by nearly 100 other old mine-cut diamonds of various shapes and sizes and framed by an open-worked border. Created for Napoleon around 1810, it was most likely worn as a pin in his bicorne hat to celebrate special occasions. Later, the piece was fitted with a suspension hook so it could also be worn as a pendant.
The piece has certainly had a colourful history. Taken by Napoleon to Waterloo in 1815 as part of a precious horde along with weapons, other jewels and a box of loose diamonds, it was seized by the Prussian army after Napoleon’s defeat in the battle, when the fleeing emperor’s carriage became trapped in mud and had to be abandoned. The carriage itself was later sold to the British and ended up on display in central London, but the contents of Napoleon’s treasure trove were offered by the Prussians to their King, Friedrich Wilhem III, as victorious spoils of war.
Napoleon I with his first wife Empress Josephine of the French (1763 – 1814) in their garden. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). The diamond brooch would have been worn on his signature hat at important events
As part of the royal collection of the House of Hohenzollern, the brooch was passed down through the centuries to the Emperors of Germany and has been part of a private collection for the past few years.
Now the piece will be seen in public once again, as it joins a collection of other incredible and historic jewels offered up at Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels Sale. These include a stunning pink diamond ring that once belonged to Catherine I of Russia, and was formerly in the ownership of one of the last remaining Ottoman Princesses, plus an important natural pearl and diamond hair ornament that began life as part of the wedding tiara of Princess Cunegonde of Saxony (1774 – 1828), who was the cousin by blood to the ill-fated French King Louis XVI, husband of Marie-Antoinette.
The jewel was captured by the Prussian army shortly after Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. It was presented to the Prussian King just three days later. Image: Sotheby’s
“It is a huge privilege to be able bring to auction such wonderous pieces of jewellery boasting prestigious provenance year after year in Geneva,” says Andres White Correal, Sotheby’s Chairman Jewellery Europe and Middle East, and Head of Noble Jewels. “Our Royal and Noble sale continues to be unparalleled in the auction world and continues to set the standard. The presentation, in the same sale, of items of jewellery previously owned by Emperor Napoleon I and Empress Catherine I via one of the greatest Ottoman Princesses, to name only two stunning examples, demonstrates our ongoing quest to offer discerning collectors the absolute best.”
Colman Domingo wore a stunning OMEGA on the Emmys red carpet – check it out below
The actor wore an OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch in stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ Gold paired with some serious sparkle from Boucheron, a clear favourite of his as seen on previous red carpets.
The star of The Four Seasons was pipped to the post on the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination, by Jeff Hiller for Somebody Somewhere but Domingo’s personal win of the night was his superstar style.
Domingo paired checks with fringes, crystals with polka dots, and pulled off a pale-blue two-tone Valentino suit that few could rock.
Domingo bought his usual flare to the proceedings, partaking in the GlamBot, a novelty super high-speed camera operated by filmmaker and director Cole Walliser which has been a regular fixture on the carpet since 2016.
Domingo wasn’t the only star who tied his outfit together with a stylish OMEGA wristwatch that night.
The Penguin star Cristin Milioti accepted the Emmy for her portrayal of comic book character Sofia Falcone whilst sporting a graceful OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 30 mm in stainless steel with a sun-brushed grey dial.
Complementing the grace of a Danielle Frankel full-length red gown, Milioti stood out at the Emmys for her passionate speech which saw her exclaim: “I love you and I love acting.”
The RockWatch Returns – Tissot Brings Its iconic Timepiece Exclusively to London Store.
Tissot’s 40th anniversary relaunch sees the 80s timepiece back out in the wild once again, with a limited edition run of just 999 numbered pieces worldwide, retailing at £995.
As one of the most interesting pieces of it’s time, the RockWatch will be available exclusively at the Tissot boutique in Covent Garden, and hopes to draw in collectors and new fans alike, keen for a piece of the 80s.
Tissot Rockwatch for 2025
After a decade of prototypes and crafting, Tissot launched the very first RockWatch in 1985 and the response was huge. Made of granite, honouring the majestic Jungfrau mountain in Switzerland, the Swiss timepiece was so unique that it instantly became an icon worldwide.
To mark the success, a five-ton block of granite stone was flown in from Switzerland to Hong Kong where Swiss sculptor Felice Bottinelli went to work on it. The result was a giant clock nearly two meters high on Kowloon’s scenic waterfront promenade, where Tissot ran a public competition inviting people to guess the weight of the installation.
Tissot RockWatch clock
The original watch run was made of materials including Australian grey granite, Australian snowflake, aventurine, basalt, jasper from the Kalahari Desert, strawberry quartz and even mother of pearl.
Tissot original RockWatch line-up
Celebrity fans of the brand include actor Tom Hiddleston who has been known to sport a Tissot Couturier and basketball star Damian Lillard, no doubt appreciating Tissot’s Swiss precision. Even Catherine, Princess of Wales has worn Tissot in the past.
Tissot RockWatch reverse
The original design featuring distinctive yellow and red hands was a nod to the trail markers painted on trees and rocks in the Alps, now updated with nickel-plated baton hands to complement the grey hues of the granite. Tissot, clearly very proud of the small but mighty rockstar in their collection said, “We’ve taken a 300-million-year-old granite, [extracted] from the tunnel used to be able to go up the mountain,” reveals Tissot CEO, Sylvain Dolla.
With a quartz movement at its core and sapphire glass ensuring durability, the RockWatch was not only reliable, but super striking. And whilst rock can be porous, the RockWatch is watertight with up to 3 ATM water resistance so you don’t have to worry about diving into Swiss Lakes (or even the River Thames).
Retro Tissot RockWatch from 1985
For over than 170 years, Tissot have been the reliable brand for both men and women, with their precision watch making and new innovations – this re-release of the RockWatch is definitely one for his or her Christmas list.
Tissot RockWatch
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Louis Vuitton has celebrated its big bicentenary birthday with a new High Jewellery collection inspired by powerful heritage: it’s called Bravery.
“I was surprised that a fashion house like Louis Vuitton was created through the sheer courage of one young man,” said Francesca Amfitheatrof, Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director for Watches and Jewellery of the inspiration.
Featuring 90 significant designs, all of which celebrate or represent specific moments in the extraordinary history of the iconic brand, this is the third collection designed by Francesca Amfitheatrof and took three years of development: to source the sapphires, emeralds, rubies and diamonds, as well as other gemstones, for the pieces.
A presentation, held in Monaco, included a host of starry guests and Louis Vuitton ambassadors, including Alicia Vikander, who wore the La Star du Nord set, a necklace featuring a Louis Vuitton signature, a monogram flower with 10,07 carats and flawless D I F diamond.
“Driven by his curiosity about the world, he embarked on that incredible journey across France. That’s why we have named this collection Bravery,” continued Amfitheatrof. “It’s not a word often used in High Jewellery! Yet these notions of determination and adventure are intrinsic to Louis Vuitton, and we wanted to express them through this collection.”
A tribute to the birth of Louis on 4 August 1821 comes by way of La Constellation d’Hercule, a necklace whose unique pairing of 209 carats of tanzanites with 50 carats of Australian opals and nearly 34 carats of tsavorites is spectacular.
Meanwhile, invented in 1890 by Louis Vuitton, this is the first time that the unpickable Tumbler lock, a patented lock mechanism, has inspired a High Jewellery piece. Here it is adorned with a Santa Maria-type cerulean aquamarine weighing over 24 carats, the Tumbler worked as a diamond-set clasp, which is positioned elegantly off-centre on a multicoloured necklace.
