Times Two

There’s more than one road to smart. As technology assaults the wrist, watchmakers offer alternatives in timepieces with traditional dials and classic bands that flaunt their modernity with gender-neutral chic.

Purchasing patterns are shifting.

From Ethan’s hot dad-bod, to Allison hiding her girl-bod, this week provided plenty to critique.

Hal Rubenstein’s new book looks at the ways in which fashion and romance are inextricably linked.

Recent dips in precious metals — especially gold — were due to profit-taking among longer-term investors.

From New York in early September to Shanghai in mid-October, attendees at spring fashion weeks around the globe took a shine to jewelry.

The Alber Elbaz news came fast and hard. He’s out at Lanvin. In the statement he released, he made no bones about why.

This creation from Harry Winston’s “Premier Feathers” collection features a butterfly wing dial that looks uncannily real.

With watches as its foundation, Shinola continues to add categories and open new doors.

Jewelers are now experimenting with novel plating and heating techniques to convert traditional precious metals — including gold and titanium — into every color of the rainbow, essentially redefining luxury jewelry.

Not overly dependent on China, the Swiss watchmaker has increased capacity and is introducing a smartwatch.

Fashion is squaring off with Apple for the potentially lucrative smartwatch market.

Gadgets notwithstanding, the British agent has had a fondness for Omega watches for two decades.

From a commercial perspective, Hong Kong is indeed a watch mecca with every major brand represented by elaborate flagships flogging the latest — and often the brashest — styles.

The first jewelry label developed from scratch by Compagnie Financière Richemont is a luxury collection of one-of-a-kind pieces.

Aurum Group ceo Brian Duffy discussed luxury watches, smartwatches and trends.

Designers are increasingly using luxury timepieces as high-end ambassadors of their collections.

The Museo del Gioiello is the first European museum dedicated exclusively to jewelry, said Alba Cappellieri, the museum’s director.