The necklace in fine jewelry: lengths, shapes and meanings
Choker, princess, opera, sautoir: the different necklace lengths, their codes and their alignment with necklines and morphologies.
The Magazine
All the stories, inspirations and reflections from MADLORDS Magazine on fine jewelry, the home and the art of living.
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Pre-owned jewelry: a buying and authentication guide
Buying pre-owned fine jewelry requires method and vigilance. Traceability, certificates, expertise: the criteria for a successful acquisition.
How to choose a timeless bracelet: a guide to pieces that outlast trends
Bangle, curb, chain, cuff: the criteria for choosing a bracelet that endures for years without losing its presence or value.
Engagement ring: the essential criteria of an exceptional piece
Stone, setting, cut, certification: everything to know to choose an engagement ring built to last for generations.
Earrings: a guide to iconic models in fine jewelry
Studs, hoops, drops, dormeuses: the great earring families that structure jewelry history and their codes of use.
How to choose an heirloom jewelry piece: a guide to lasting beauty
Choosing an heirloom jewelry piece requires special attention: stones, craftsmanship, meaning. Here are the criteria for selecting a piece that will pass through generations.
The 5 jewelry houses that shaped the 20th century
From Cartier to Boucheron, from Van Cleef to Bulgari, these five jewelry houses redefined the art of the jewel in the 20th century. History and iconic signatures.
Portraits: the creators reinventing contemporary jewelry
Five designers featured at MADLORDS who are rethinking jewelry today. Sculpture, marquetry, folklore, interlocking rings: as many singular voices.
2026 trends: what is inspiring fine jewelry this year
Colors, shapes, stones and techniques: the major lines emerging in fine jewelry in 2026, between the return of great classics and new exploration.