In 1969, Zenith unveiled the original Zenith Defy wristwatch, a cornerstone of the brand that has evolved through numerous iterations over the decades. Its latest model, the first-ever Defy Skyline, pays homage to its illustrious predecessor.

This timeless piece is crafted in white ceramic and features a blue skeleton movement and dial, exuding sophisticated elegance. It masterfully merges the past and present with bold architectural lines and a robust design.

The white ceramic exterior is perfectly complemented by an intense blue skeleton movement and open dial. Constantly shifting with the light, the open dial reveals different shades of blue and takes the form of Zenith’s famous four-pointed star from 1969. This recurring motif in the Defy range showcases the open El Primero 3620 SK movement beneath, finished in Zenith’s signature blue tone reminiscent of the night sky. Instead of a traditional seconds dial, the Defy Skyline features a unique constant 1/10th of a second running indicator, completing one rotation every 10 seconds and serving as a gentle reminder to make every moment count.

Designed with versatility in mind, the Defy Skyline Skeleton includes an interchangeable ceramic bracelet, with a white patterned rubber strap. A second strap is offered to fully experience the interchangeability of the watch.

The Defy Skyline Skeleton in White Ceramic is available in limited quantities at Zenith boutiques and authorised retailers worldwide.

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Paspaley, the distinguished Australian luxury jewellery company renowned for its exceptional pearls, unveils its latest collection Moonlight. Crafted under the guidance of Christine Salter, Paspaley’s creative director, this collection is an homage to the celestial ballet between the moon above and the oceans below.

Set against the backdrop of the Kimberley, the birthplace of Paspaley pearls, Moonlight draws inspiration from the mesmerising “Staircase to the Moon.” Here, near Roebuck Bay, moonlight dances upon tidal flats, creating an otherworldly stairway to the heavens, forging a cosmic connection between lunar forces and earthly tides.

“Moonlight reflects the shared ethereal beauty of Paspaley pearls and the moon but also the energetic connection between the two,” says Salter. “The collection was inspired by the moon’s energy and its role in the creation of Paspaley pearls.”

Comprising 25 exquisite pieces across three distinctive narratives – Crescent Moon, Lunar, and Full Moon – Moonlight echoes Paspaley’s singular design DNA, and seamlessly marries contemporary design with the timeless allure of high-end jewellery.

Crescent Moon

Inspired by the moonlit waves that veil the ocean’s mysteries, this story offers talismanic designs ripe for everyday wear. Notably, the Crescent Moon Collier dazzles with mother-of-pearl, white diamonds, and Australian white crystal opals, capturing the moon’s magnetic pull and its rhythmic dance with ocean tides.

Lunar

Echoing the ebb and flow of the oceans under celestial guidance, Lunar pays tribute to the enigmatic symbols found in the night skies. The Moonlight Tidal Necklace, a highlight, mirrors the ocean’s ripples in engraved mother-of-pearl, adorned with white diamonds and rainbow moonstones, culminating in a luminous Australian South Sea pearl.

Full Moon

Revering the moon’s profound significance in Paspaley’s heritage, this story harks back to the days when historic pearling ships navigated by the stars. “Full Moon Rising” were the words spoken by founder Nicholas Paspaley Snr upon discovering the most exquisite round pearls.

Moonlight, a collection that marries the celestial and the earthly, is available to shop at all Paspaley boutiques and online.

The concept of a charm necklace or bracelet can be traced back to ancient times, when early civilisations imbued talismans with spiritual significance. For her latest collection, the Los Angeles-based designer Darya Khonsary — who often references her Persian ancestry in her jewellery line, Darius — looked to the shapes of idols that were uncovered at the site of the Mesopotamian Eye Temple at Tell Brak and dated to the third millennium B.C. Khonsary created pieces including earrings, a ring and a charm that could be strung on a necklace, all made of 18-karat Fairmined gold. The Paris-based designer Fanny Boucher takes a lighthearted approach to charms with her brand Bangla Begum, offering a selection of trinkets with suggested meanings. Among the available trinkets are a frog, symbolising a French lover, and a chess piece, which plays on the French word “échec” (failure) to celebrate a failed relationship. Timeless Pearly’s Leslie Chetrit launched her brand in 2017 with an array of eclectic pieces, the latest being pendant necklaces variously featuring whimsical mushrooms and a gold-plated Pinocchio, all handmade in her Paris studio. With her three daughters in mind, the former magazine editor Maria Dueñas Jacobs created Super Smalls, a line for children. Her pieces, like a four-leaf-clover necklace featuring a real clover pressed in resin, are meant to be shared among family members.

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