Author: Solitaire Magazine
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FERAL BEAUTIES
Animals have always been fertile inspiration for French jeweller Boucheron. For more than 150 years, animals have prowled, crept, flown, galloped, ambled and strutted across the imaginations of Boucheron craftsmen and designers, producing some of the company’s most historic, precious, and beloved jewellery. Soon after founding his company in Paris in 1858, Frederic Boucheron presented…
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ROCKS OF HOLLYWOOD
A six-story mansion in London’s Mayfair area seems typically British: a brick façade interrupted only by expansive bow windows. But take a peek inside and you’ll see remnants of another world — that of Alice in Wonderland, say its visitors, but with touches of rock n’ roll and psychedelia. One room offers emerald walls and…
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STOLE A TREND
Who says scarves are out? From headwrap and high bun, to neckerchief and cowboy knot, there are endless ways to wear your favourite stoles. The trick is to get creative and pick colourful yet subtly coordinated pieces. Align bold and vibrant scarves with equally vivid earrings to frame your face for a chic boho…
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THE GEM LIST
As Autumn rolls in, make space in your jewellery box for the season’s newest obsessions. Jewellery and watch brands take it up a notch with innovative designs, presenting exquisite masterpieces and new additions to classic collections. With this season’s hottest accessory must-haves featuring striking colours, Fall doesn’t look so mundane after all. SolitaireLuxe shortlists…
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THE ART OF CALDER
Expect to see an array of whimsical, avant-garde, and wearable works of art later this month, as London’s Louisa Guinness Gallery brings together all major jewellery pieces of Alexander Calder from around the world. The Boldness of Calder, the first solo exhibition of the artist’s jewellery hosted by London’s Louisa Guinness Gallery, in collaboration with…
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CULTURE VULTURES
Found in all parts of the world, the age-old phenomenon of tribal culture is surfacing as a global influence in today’s world of fashion and design. One can’t quite put a finger on a single ethnic pattern but it is its overly-decorated and vibrant features that have been a source of inspiration for modern-age designers.…
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BROWN EYED GIRLS
Image opener: From L to R: GIVENCHY Resort 2017; HELLESSY Resort 2017; THOM BROWNE Resort 2017
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SKINNY CUFFS
Most of us are familiar and live by style mantra — less is more. Big statement pieces may be your best friends for those who prefer not to hassle over matching accessories. But, the same concept could also be applied for this season’s obsession with minimal jewellery that can be worn on your less eventful, desk-bound…
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THE MEMORY RELAY
Memories can manifest themselves in dreams, or be churned out as helpful advice. Some seek them out willingly to turn them into stories and cautionary tales. For artist and craftsman Robert Mazlo, the most natural evocation of the past is to reshape it into timeless jewels. Of all his memories, this may…
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE: SAPPHIRE
Sapphires conjure images of nobility, the sky and deep blue seas. What few people know is that only a fraction of the sapphire family is actually blue. While the countless shades of blue paint the sapphire palette in most people’s minds, the sapphire is in fact a highly versatile and multicoloured gemstone. In its pure…
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STRAP IT UP
Wrap watches are secretive in nature, twirling around your wrist like a bracelet rather than a timepiece. Yet the time-telling component is hard to miss, unless hidden beneath a gemstone or precious metal. Watchmakers turn to their heritage to find inspiration for new watches, and the results are chic and trendy pieces — with a…
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INSPIRED & INFUSED
Priced at US$3 million, The Egoist gold teapot is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as one of the world’s most expensive teapots Made by Italian jeweller Scavia, the teapot serves one cup only, and is embellished with 1,658 brilliant cut diamonds and 386 rubies. This is topped with a 20.70ct natural ruby…