Author: Solitaire Magazine
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HEAD OVER HEELS
Aquazzura and Anissa Kermiche’s perfect Valentine’s date shoe What happens when high heels meet high jewellery? A fabulous collaboration ensues. Luxury footwear brand Aquazzura recently launched a capsule collection co-designed by five fine jewellery designers, one of which was Parisian jeweller Anissa Kermiche. Perfect for a romantic Valentine’s date, Kermiche’s take on the sexy Aquazzura…
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AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS
Without frill and distraction, we let these diamond creations do the talking Art Director: Dennis V. C. Chong Photographer: Chito Sardea DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja A blank canvas is one of the most important tools of an artist. For most jewellery designers, a sketchbook is crucial in being able to translate raw ideas onto paper,…
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JEWEL TALK WITH CAROLINE SCHEUFELE
On style, splendour, and sustainable luxury Two minutes after meeting Caroline Scheufele, one would realise that beneath her calm and gentle demeanour lies the quiet strength of a woman in charge. As Chopard’s Artistic Director and Co-President, Caroline is responsible for the brand’s ladies’ jewellery and watches’ division, reshaping and changing how we look at…
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SEVEN WONDERS AT BASELWORLD
Verdi will kick-start upcoming milestone with a music-inspired collection at Baselworld Two years ahead of its 50th anniversary, Italian brand Verdi is kick-starting the celebrations with a music genre-inspired jewellery collection, charting the brand’s history and milestones. At this year’s Baselworld, happening on 21 to 26 March, the Valenza-based brand will present the 7 Themes…
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BRILLIANT MAVERICKS
These ‘role-breaking’ diamond cuts play with brilliance in the most revolutionary of ways Model wearing an earring and ring set, featuring different-cut sapphires and diamonds, GRAFF We all know that the cut plays a major role in the shine and lustre of a diamond. The true brilliance of a diamond comes out when it is…
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GEMS MEET ART
Leman Jewelry slowly breaks into the global market with poetic diamond creations Chant To Nature earrings, inspired from Travertine Creek’s emerald-colour water, featuring 10ct emeralds and mixed-cut diamonds The name Leman conjures up images of a tranquil region bordering France and Switzerland, with beautiful countryside scenes replete with wonderful gardens, misty lakes, and snow-capped mountains.…
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FINE FILIGREE
Dior’s sensual take on vintage lace and high jewellery A look at the making of the Dentelle Tulle necklace Looking at the haute couture collections unveiled in mid to late 2018, ‘romantic’ would not be the first description that comes to mind. Cut, volume, and monochromatic palettes have ruled the runway in the past year,…
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LADY BLUE EYES
A glimpse at the different passions of Barbara Sinatra: Frank, fine jewellery, and philanthropy Frank and Barbara Sinatra The love for a good romantic story is as timeless as the human fascination for jewels. In fact, the two often intertwine. Think of the legendary love affair between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and the fabled…
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FANCY A DIAMOND?
Hong Kong’s Kahn High Jewellery is all about non-treated, conflict-free fancy colour diamonds Diamond and emerald earrings in 18K white gold, featuring two Zambian emeralds totalling 13.89 carats Finding a diamond is a quest in itself. Bringing out the best in a diamond is a whole new adventure that Kahn High Jewellery does…
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IN FULL BLOOM
18kt Rose gold bracelet with diamonds from the new Bvlgari Fiorever collection Bvlgari’s new collection pays tribute to its enduring love affair with flowers Flowers are among the most ubiquitous and loved motifs in jewellery. So for a city celebrated for its la dolce vita — namely Rome — and for the city’s quintessential…
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ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED
Nicole Kidman on her favourite jewellery and dressing up for the red carpet Nicole Kidman wearing Harry Winston high jewellery and the new Omega Constellation Manhattan watch In the past 20 years that I’ve known Nicole Kidman, I’ve never really seen her dressed down. Her outfit is always event-appropriate, her jewellery on point,…
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BOLD STATEMENT
Dare to stand out in these romantic date night staples Spring-Summer 2019, VERSACE Feather-trimmed flocked tulle top, 16ARLINGTON, available at net-a-porter.com Gaia Bloom diamond high jewellery necklace, SARTORO Diamond ring, ZYDO Avenue Classic Sweet Valentine watch, HARRY WINSTON Black bag from Spring-Summer 2019 collection, CHLOÉ Pearl and diamond ring,…