The past two months, culminating in Couture Week, has seen the world’s most storied houses showcase their spectacular high jewellery collections in stunning locations around the world, from Kyoto to Mallorca. High jewellery is something of a sparkling bright spot in the luxury downturn right now, thanks to the intrinsic value from precious metals and rare gemstones found in these one-off jewels. That growing demand is translating into some seriously exciting creations – and here are the trends to look out for right now.