Author: Solitaire Magazine
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WHY YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT COLOURED DIAMONDS
With records broken at the recent auctions, carat prices fetched by fancy intense coloured diamonds are nothing short of astounding (literally, talking several millions of American dollars per carat). As a jewellery journalist, I have the good fortune of coming upclose and personal with some of these gemstones at spectacular launch events around the globe.…
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HOW TO WEAR VELVET CHOKERS?
Classic gold chains are your best conventional match to pair with your beautiful pendants. But the new-season stylish trend calls for luxurious fabric — velvet. The touch-me texture are attention seeking, enhancing the beauty of a woman’s neckline. Pair simple pendants with either thin or thick velvet chokers for an instant style lift.…
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JEWEL OF THE WEEK: PIAGET’S MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN
Recalling the glamour of the 1960s-1970s, Piaget presents the Mediterranean Garden, a collection of gold and marquise diamonds that reflect the elegance of the era. In this piece, a diamond collared necklace is set in 18K white gold and set with 224 baguette diamonds that trail down towards two marquise emeralds. At the…
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JEWELS WORN BY PRINCESS DIANA AUCTIONED AT $12M
New York auction house Guernsey’s announces that the late Princess of Wales, Diana’s diamond set is up for auction at US$12 million. Worn publicly to a ballet performance at the Royal Albert Hall in June 1997, the diamond and pearl necklace and earrings set, the Swan Lake Suite, is one to covet. The statement…
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TOMORROW’S TRENDS
Returning once again with a curation of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery brands, the annual Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show will run for eight days from March 23 to 30 in Basel next year. Last year, the event saw more than 145,000 visitors in attendance from over 100 countries. Come next Spring,…
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EDWARD CHIU GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT
The Chinese word for jade is Yu, and it is one of the oldest in the Chinese language. Its pictograph character dates back almost 3,000 years, but the deep affection of jade was inculcated into Chinese culture way before then. The jade bangle, for instance, is one of the oldest pieces of Chinese jewellery (at…
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DEHRES: FAMILY VALUES
Well into its third generation, and renowned for fancy coloured diamonds and one-of-a-kind jewellery, Dehres is a connoisseur’s insider favourite for its seductive designs and rare, high-quality gemstones. Founded in 1971 as a supplier of fine diamonds to other jewellery makers, the company started to create its own designs in 2004. Today, it sends…
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EVIL EYE’S LOOKING AT YOU
Welcome envious stares with these precious amulets, designed to keep you safe not only from harm, but from fashion humdrum. In some cultures, eye talismans are used as protection against the effects of the evil eye — a curse inflicting harm onto someone. Today, the motif is used in fine jewellery, evoking mystique, singularity, and…
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FOR MEN ONLY: SPIN CHAMPIONS
If there is one watch extravagance that epitomises the resurgence of horology in the 21st century, it is the tourbillon. A mechanism designed to counter the effects of gravity on timing precision, the tourbillon continues to capture the imagination of modern-day aficionados with its blend of the technical and theatrical. The tourbillon comprises a…
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LAZARE: NOTHING LESS THAN IDEAL
Growing up in the 50s and 60s in the multi-cultural environments of Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, the young Laura Chow — Regional Director and Southeast Asia Vice President of Lazare Kaplan International, Inc — was heavily influenced by the region’s socio-economic norms. Jewellery was seen as more than just fashion accessories. “They were tangible…