Author: Solitaire Magazine
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TASSEL JEWELS FOR THE DANCING QUEENS
Crowned the ‘Dancing Queen’ among your friends, you’ve got the killer moves, the best dress and comfortable dancing shoes to last all night long. But, nothing is more compelling than the perfect jewellery to complement your stellar look. It is important that you wear jewellery that are durable and flexible to withstand the moves you…
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GIARDINO ROYALE
When Countess Sveva della Gherardesca married Nicholas Romanov, descendant of the Tsar of Russia, she wore a head dress made of tiny wax orange blossoms. The custom of wearing orange blossoms, which was popular in European weddings, originated in China, where the flower was seen as a symbol of purity, chastity, and fruitfulness. The practice…
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GAME OF STONES
The god of bountiful harvest, Saturn is an important deity in Roman mythology. It was said that his reign marked a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. He taught men to work and toil in order to transform earth into a terrestrial paradise. For his first major work of art, young designer Alessandro…
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10 VIBRANT WATCHES WE WANT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Just like jewellery, watches are always a prime gift idea. Ring in the festive cheer and please your most loved ones with these vibrant horological masterpieces, all of them on point for this season. Patek Phillipe Patek Philippe plays the symphony with their latest range of minute repeaters. The Manufacture has chosen a…
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LOS ANGELES’ HISTORY MUSEUM HOSTS THE RAREST DIAMONDS
Marvel at the world’s rarest diamonds at The National History Museum of Los Angeles County as they open the special Diamonds: Rare Brilliance exhibition today. The exclusive exhibition will house four beautiful natural coloured diamond masterpieces, The Juliet Pink, The Rainbow Necklace, The Argyle Violet and The Victorian Orchid. The exhibition aims to educate…
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BREGUET DECLARES 2017 YEAR OF THE WOMAN WITH THIS WATCH
Ladies, make space for Breguet’s exquisite timepiece this coming new year. In conjunction to the upcoming BaselWorld (happening in March 2017), luxury watch brand Breguet unveils an exclusive glimpse of its new addition to the iconic Tradition collection — the Tradition Dame 7038 Ref. 7038BR/18/9V6 D00D in rose gold. A romantic yet, highly functional piece,…
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DECEMBER #THOUGHTS: THE GIFT OF JEWELLERY
Undoubtedly, jewellery brings people joy and delight. Timeless and enduring, it doesn’t lose its magic nor splendour regardless of time and trends. It is one of the most important, not to mention exquisite, elements we have grown to treasure not only in fashion, but in human relationships. Take the wedding ring, for instance. Beyond…
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3 RED RUBY ALTERNATIVES TO OWN
The ruby is sought-after for its increased rarity. Its hauntingly beautiful red shade attracts the eyes of the elite jewellery connoisseurs and collectors. Its rarity and high demand have resulted a hike in price, fetching a record breaking price of $18.3 million achieved for the 15.04 carat The Jubilee Ruby at Christie’s Hong Kong auction in…
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PATEK PHILLIPE: A SPORTING LEGACY
In Jules Verne’s book, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Captain Nemo commandeered perilous expeditions in a submarine called the Nautilus. It is a story filled with adventure and gumption, steering into unchartered waters, battling giant squids, and offering a new perspective on the world. In a similar way, Patek Philippe’s watch of…
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THE AMBER CHRONICLES
Just like pearls and corals, amber is one of the more fascinating organic gemstones. Shiny and smooth, the stone is easily cut and polished into bright, lightweight gems, mostly into cabochons. Since pre-historic times, amber beads have been worn as amulets, and such fascination has only increased with time. A product of the fossilisation…
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#86 EDITORIAL: FIRE, ICE, EVERYTHING NICE
Cover Image // On Model: JEWELLERY Zydo APPAREL CH CAROLINA HERRERA PHOTOGRAPHY Ching @ GreenPlasticSoldiers PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Tong STYLING DIRECTION Desmond Lim STYLING ASSISTANT Joey Tan HAIR Grego/Indigo Artisans using BedHead by TIGI @ Glamour Salon System MAKEUP Dollei Seah using YSL Beauté, assisted by Xin Ning MODEL Anna / Mannequin
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PATEK PHILIPPE RE-OPENS AT MARINA BAY SANDS
After more than two months of renovations, Cortina Watch finally unveiled its 152 sqm Patek Philippe boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands in November. The new space houses a contemporary vibe that exudes elegance and symmetry in neutral colours. Dark wooden panels and cream leather create contrasting tones accented with Baccarat crystals and brass…