Author: Solitaire Magazine
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SECRET SINGAPORE: DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF WELLNESS
By Marc Almagro Photos by Alvinn Lim Video and video editing by Tracey Nguyen Assisted by Zulfadli Bin Rahman More and more answers to questions about the future of health are embedded in our genetic makeup and are emerging from labs where they are examined, identified and applied to prevent or arrest certain types of…
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EXPRESS INTIMATE BONDS WITH BESPOKE, CUSTOM JEWELLERY
Affectionate bonds are best expressed in bespoke or custom jewellery where every element holds a special meaning Giving a piece of jewellery as a present is a challenging task, but it is one that can be accomplished to perfection. Ultimately, the right piece is one that bears an intimate meaning that is shared between the…
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MITA VOHRA
JEWEL TALK WITH MITA VOHRA On personal style and passion for jewellery Kenya-born, London-based Indian entrepreneur Mita Vohra made a crossover from law to hospitality, and later detoured into jewellery — a circuitous route, no doubt, but one that she gladly took. She first launched her fine jewellery brand Jooal, along with her ex-husband. After…
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GRAFF DIAMONDS
THE LEGACY DAZZLES ON Celebrating heritage with a new iconic collection Famously dubbed ‘King of Diamonds’ and Jeweller to the Stars’ in the course of his life, the achievements and exploits of American jeweller Harry Winston occupy an immortal place in jewellery — especially diamond — lore and history. At 12, he reputedly discovered a…
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LEONORI GIOIELLI
SET IN STONE A tribute to rare gems and Italian craftsmanship Cesare Leonori has been making jewellery since he was 14 years old, when he started assisting his father, a jeweller. But he had begun learning long before that. As a young boy, he often rushed home from school to observe his father, Agostino, transforming…
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JESSICA BIEL
GEM OF A LADY Jessica Biel on personal style and vintage jewellery Rumour had it that Justine Timberlake had given The Sinner star, Jessica Biel, a ring that wasn’t quite right, and the couple took longer to look for one that suited her. Others said that perhaps pre-nuptial agreements were getting in the way. There…
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SARTORO JEWELRY
SIBLING REVELRY Championing traditional savoir-faire and innovative approach to fine jewellery Family-run fine jewellery brand Sartoro is a treasured fixture within the jewellery scene in Bangkok. With a profound design understanding, siblings Arto and Saro Artinian, who co-founded the brand in 2001, continue to preserve traditional jewellery-making techniques while embracing new ones. “We want our…
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CHOPARD
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY An interview with Chopard’s Caroline Scheufele A luscious pomegranate, complete with gold crown calyx and glistening red spinel pips, forms the dazzling backdrop to the upper silhouette of a slender female figure draped in an elegant silver gown. She is wrapped in a gold laurel wreath, which connects her to the “fruit of…
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Reveal or conceal a mystery with whimsical high jewellery In today’s culture of over-sharing, the pleasure of keeping a secret is getting rare. Van Cleef & Arpels turns this around with Le Secret, a whimsical collection of jewellery offering various ways to conceal and reveal a surprise. Mystery, after all,…
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PANTONE SPRING COLOUR TRENDS 2018
SHADES OF SPRING Our favourite hues from Pantone’s Spring Colour Trends 2018 A leader in forecasting colour trends, Pantone Color Institute has unveiled its trend report for Spring 2018. Released after great analysis, these trends are followed faithfully by the global design fraternity, including fashion, interiors, and jewellery. Fun and playful with bright shades, the…