Author: Solitaire Magazine
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BEYOND THE CLASSICS
Get a glimpse of French-Filipino pearl jewellery brand Jewelmer Joaillerie‘s stunning pieces at their pop-up store, “Journey of a Pearl: Jewelmer”, located at the ground floor of Isetan Department Store on Orchard Road this week, March 10 to 16. From dainty rings to spectacular neckpieces, the collection is meant to showcase and introduce to the…
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WARMING TONES
If a colourful palette doesn’t suit your jewellery taste, tone it down with a pair of Labyrinth earrings from Esvara. Faceted moonstones and diamonds hang gracefully from the piece, with unique tropical wood accents to even out the shine. www.esvaraviva.com
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WHERE & WEAR
Two months since the official launch of The Bespoke Club, things are a-stirring at the cutting table and in the Personal Shopping Suite of Singapore’s latest fine tailoring home. Tradition and heritage are integrally woven into the fabric of Savile Row suiting, but select houses like The Bespoke Club are deftly unpicking the seams and…
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#87 EDITORIAL: SOME LIKE IT HAUTE
Cover Image // On Model: JEWELLERY SARTORO JEWELRY APPAREL PETRA DRESS BY ZUHAIR MURAD; FOX FUR BY ETRO PHOTOGRAPHY: CHING@GREENPLASTICSOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: WANG ZHIXIANG STYLING DIRECTION: DESMOND LIM STYLING ASSISTANT: JOEY TAN HAIR AND MAKE UP: GREGO/INDIGO ARTISANS USING LA BIOSTHETIQUE @ GLAMOUR SALON SYSTEM, YSL BEAUTÉ MODEL: GEORGIA / MANNEQUIN
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THE CULTURE CHIC
Singapore has always tried to punch above its weight on the world stage — from aviation and shipping, to food and films. Now it seems to make headways in jewellery, too, with the Singapore Peranakan Diamond Jubilee Brooch, a gift to Queen Elizabeth from President Tony Tan on behalf of Singapore on the occasion of…
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SWAROVSKI GEMSTONES x ALEX WOO
Swarovski Gemstones, a subsidiary of iconic jewellery brand Swarovski, recently announced its new collaboration with New York-based jewellery designer Alex Woo. The collection is part of Woo’s 15th year anniversary celebration since the launch of her namesake brand, Alex Woo Made in New York. Introducing wearable designs that were inspired by her…
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CARATELL: SHARED PASSIONS
Having met and fallen in love at a design school, Michael Koh and Achillea Teng are in sync creatively ever since. The husband-and-wife tandem poured their individual expertise and shared passion into jewellery creations, culminating in the 2004 birth of the brand Caratell. Short for “carat can tell”, it has now became an award-winning Singapore…
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DEEPA CHATRATH: THE NEW DEFINITION OF THE FEMININE WATCH
Just like every other conventional consumer, Deepa Chatrath grew up browsing fancy watch advertisements that fill up the pages of her favourite magazines. Captivated by the art of watchmaking after purchasing her first watch, Chatrath took her personal interest and passion into another level, delving deeper into the intricate world of the watch industry. Now,…
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CANDY GEMS
Big, bright, and bold, Sartoro’s Candies cocktail rings are a colourful palette when worn on dainty fingers. From squarish cuts of lapis lazuli, smoky quartz, and red agate set in 18k yellow, rose or white gold, subtle white diamonds frame the multi-faceted gemstones. Also available in single cabochon settings in turquoise, smokey quartz, and…
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ARTINIAN: COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
At a very young age, Arto Artinian already knew a thing or two about high jewellery. Growing up in a family of Armenian jewellers, he and his brother Saro used to watch their father sort and assemble diamonds. “It was so much fun for us then, not knowing how valuable the little stones were,” he…
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$20,000 CHEETOS-INSPIRED HIGH JEWELLERY
For the love of Cheetos, the chip company designed an exclusive high jewellery set, Chestora Collection. An 18k gold earrings and matching ring that has only one set made to resemble the eye of the cheetah. Adorned with over 190 black and white diamonds and mounted with orange sapphires, the Chestora collection is the…