The kitchen countertop has seen more action than any other surface in our homes. Brands around the world continue to develop next-generation materials to be more durable, sustainable and beautiful.

It offers ultra precision, extreme versatility, counts as a bona fide icon – and now there’s finally one for the ladies. If you must put your money on a quartz watch, Longines’ Conquest V.H.P is it.

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

When it comes to the kitchen, the countertop is where all the action happens – that’s why durability is essential.

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Brandt zoneless horizone tech technology boasts a true zoneless induction cooking surface, being able to accommodate all shapes and sizes of cookware - from rectangle pans to oval dishes.

With at least 69 straps and 51 faces to play with, Knot gives you more than 3,000 configurations for a timepiece that’s truly yours.

Breathe new life into your kitchen with the latest surfaces, finishings and fittings.

And, it has an interesting price.

Homeowners may be familiar with Cosentino as an internationally established brand offering premium and innovative stone surfacing materials, but few are aware of its origins or the man behind it. Home & Decor travels to Spain to find out more about the inspirational success behind the family-owned company and its humble beginnings.

Beyond their New Age association, precious stones and crystals are increasingly being tapped in the beauty realm for their seemingly magical healing powers. Vanessa Chia reports.

Treasured symbols of wealth, status and power in civilisations through the ages, gemstones also conceal wonderful stories of natural history. We dig deeper into the processes behind the gems.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

An old nemesis brings new life to a high-end Swiss timepiece.