Author: Solitaire Magazine
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ONE FINE ENCOUNTER
Merging the thin line between haute couture and high fashion The best collaborations often take place when creators reach beyond the boundaries of their art forms. Chopard and Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei’s Silk Road collection is one of those. But more than a convergence of jewellery and couture, it is a merger between two…
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OF TRENDS & GEMS
Bigger venue, bridal jewellery sets the tone for this year’s HKJMA Following the success of the 2016 edition, the 2017 Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show — which will be held from 30 November to 3 December at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre — is expected to host approximately 900 jewellery exhibitors from…
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AN ODE TO WHIMSY
Bold, vibrant masterpieces take centre stage Women will always and forever be partial to classic, white diamonds. That’s a given. The notion that a sparkling solitaire diamond engagement ring is the epitome of the most romantic gesture in the world has been instilled in us for decades. Yet, this doesn’t mean our hearts won’t skip…
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UBM Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair 2017
A FAIR TO REMEMBER Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair is back for its fifth instalment The Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair returns at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Exhibition Halls A & B, on 27 to 30 October, with a strong line up of exhibitors presenting a diverse range of fine jewellery,…
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Best Five of September
GRAND GESTURE Bearing pastel-like colours from orange to yellow, blue and purple, tapered baguette diamonds branch out from Caratell’s Tree of Dreams brooch. The transformable piece is part of a three-piece themed collection, The Magical Land, and can be used as a pendant or a brooch. Nestled at the base, a 2.745ct hot pink spinel…
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The light and grace of butterfly-inspired jewels
Over the course of history, the butterfly has been depicted artistically throughout many different cultures. In the Egyptian era, the image of a butterfly was frequently carved into art and architectural structures. Thought by many to be the bearer of good fortune, the silhouette of a butterfly mid-flight with its delicate wings fluttering is cherished for…
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A charming anthology: The fun and playful side of fine jewellery
Throughout centuries, charms were used either as amulets, practical tools, or status symbols. It became fashionable in the early 20th century when Queen Victoria popularised the charm bracelets, and even made “mourning” charms trendy by incorporating miniature portraits or lockets of hair from the deceased in the trinkets. Whether made of precious metals, faceted or…
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Delighting in the spectrum of bi-coloured jewels
From rare pink star diamond to black opal, we’ve all seen our fair share of exceptional gemstones. Yet one particular kind never fails to amaze — bi-coloured gemstone. “A bi-coloured stone is like a paintbrush loaded with more than one colour,” says US-based jewellery designer Margery Hirschey, who likes to take a painterly approach to…
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Welcome Autumn with Crimson-Hued Timepieces
Giving the classic blacks and neutrals a break, watchmakers have recently been experimenting with bright and bold shades, including candy-coloured straps and dials in high impact hues. Among the favourite colours, reds and hot pinks have been popping up in a few collections, featuring audacious yet elegant designs. From tomato red to Barbie pink, this…
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Charms Anthology
Throughout centuries, charms were used either as amulets, practical tools, or status symbols. It became fashionable in the early 20th century when Queen Victoria popularised the charm bracelets, and even made “mourning” charms trendy by incorporating miniature portraits or lockets of hair from the deceased in the trinkets. Whether made of precious metals, faceted or…
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Old Hollywood Glamour
Fair skinned with strawberry tresses and a big, seductive smile, Jessica Chastain has that rare charm of a movie star from a bygone era. She has a great career, fame and money, not to mention a gorgeous husband — she recently married her long-time love, Italian fashion executive Gian Luca de Preposulo. Everyone thinks she’s had…
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Parisian Undertone
From Paris to Sydney, London to New York, this year’s spring and summer fashion shows are all about colours — unapologetic, head-turning colours. After years of pastel dominance, which followed a period of minimalism, design and style trendsetters have finally decided to infuse their runway creations with loud pinks, strong oranges, bright yellows, and deep…