Author: Solitaire Magazine
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SPECTACLE IN SIMPLICITY
The grace and precision of pearl fine jewellery Take a perfect round black Tahitian or white South Sea pearl, cleverly balance it on the lower curve of a finely-crafted, open-hoop gold earring, finish it off with an engineered precision, and you have a show stopper. The appeal of this simple jewel lies in the unique…
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FIRE, ICE, & EVERYTHING NICE
Find glamour and balance in the energy of fine jewellery From the shells and feathers that our centuries-old ancestors wore, to the crown jewels that adorned the world’s most revered royal families, jewellery have been sought-after for their decorative appeal. But beyond the sparkle and aesthetics, jewellery have also been coveted for their mystical properties…
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ETHEREAL IMPRESSIONS
The romance and delicacy of lace-patterned jewellery For centuries, lace has been desired for its fragile and delicate nature. Both feminine and flirtatious, it suggests romance and mystery. Highly precious because of its delicacy, this unique theadwork provides a multitude of historical, geographical, and aesthetic references. During the Renaissance period, French, Venetian and Flemish lace…
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FLORAL FANCIES
Bridging the gap between East and West, one fine jewel at a time Having unveiled the Harmony High Jewellery suite, a collaboration with Shanghai Kimberlite Diamond Company, at BaselWorld 2017, Sarah Ho has staked her claim in the international jewellery scene. “This was an amazing project to work on, and the pieces are to be…
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MOON WATCH-ING
Up close with the most romantic of all complications If the recent total solar eclipse had piqued your interest in solar events, you might want to consider getting a watch with a moon phase complication. The complication tracks the moon’s continuous orbit around the earth and shows its current phase as one sees it in…
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A TIME TO BLOOM
High jewellery inspired by the beauty of the lotus flower Since ancient times, the lotus flower has been a symbol of purity, spirituality, and serenity — a being of water, air, and sun that spends its infancy beneath the water line and its maturity above it. Lotus by De Beers is the new high jewellery…
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A LAVISH AFFAIR
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s exquisite jewellery collection Socialite. Businesswoman. Philanthropist. Marjorie Merriweather Post — heiress and owner of the General Foods Corporation — lived life on a grand scale. Post became the richest woman in the United States at age 27, when she inherited her father’s company. Throughout her life, she was a great collector of…
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THE FLAMBOYANT ONE
Baroque pearl adds a twist to the classic Suited for fine jewellery creations, baroque pearls appeal mostly to the clientele who appreciates rarity and individuality. They are almost like the sea’s own whimsical fairy tales, with silhouettes dictated by nature and allure that exudes charm and uniqueness. Their silky surfaces inspire the most creative pieces…
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TALE OF THE GOLDEN PEARL
Pushing the boundaries of trends and design in fine jewellery Although a perennial favourite by jewellers for their classic charms, pearls proved to be one of the most challenging materials to design. It didn’t help much that decades ago, pearls used in fine jewellery were mainly white and round, worn strictly on formal occasions. Today,…
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REGALLY BLONDE
Reese Witherspoon on Hollywood, heirlooms, and family traditions With her Southern charms and irresistible smile, Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood’s original sweethearts. Raised by her mother and grandmother to appreciate crochet and vintage porcelain, Witherspoon started out as a child actress before waltzing her way into our hearts in her film debut, Man In…
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FOUNDATION JEWELLERS
A ROYAL FAVOURITE The Queen and her Peranakan brooch Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, is known to have a historic collection of jewellery, not including the Crown Jewels and state regalia that are worn during coronation and state opening of the Parliament. Throughout her 65-year reign, the Queen’s personal jewellery collection has travelled…
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ONLY WATCH
GRAND ENSEMBLE 2017 Only Watch charity auction presents a collector’s dream Every two years, watch enthusiasts wait with bated breath as major brands get together and unveil unique timepieces created specially for Only Watch, a biennial charity auction of unique timepieces for the benefit of research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy — a fatal muscle disease.…