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  • Q&A: MEET THE ZYBERTS

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    A time of ‘great optimism and economic entrepreneurship’ — Italy in the ’70s was rife with business opportunities. The country’s economy was showing flourish, with its middle and upper classes growing. With it came the blossoming of Italian luxury brands, including, of course, fine jewellery houses.   Standing out amongst the branded giants of the…

  • BULGARI X SAVE THE CHILDREN

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    A collaboration that commenced in 2009 between the Italian jewellery brand and one of the world’s leading independent organisation for children, Save the Children, Bulgari is once again committed to a new initiative, continuously raising awareness about the importance of children’s education.   Unveiling the new sterling silver and black ceramic bracelet, this accessory is a…

  • INTREPID PATTERNS

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    Leyla Abdollahi’s worldly perspective and inherent talent have led her to become one of today’s sought-after jewellery designers. Originally from Iran, Leyla draws inspiration from the exoticism and rich culture of her homeland. But she keeps her creations contemporary and relevant by using the techniques she learned from her studies in the West, and the…

  • WALKING ON SUNSHINE

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    Keep up the good summer vibes! Dig out that yellow dress that you bought on impulse last season and have fun with it. Play with patterns. Let those accessories pop. Go for unlikely colour matches — the sunny shade needs a strong one to stand up against.   Image opener: ULYANA SERGEENKO Spring 2016 Couture

  • MIRACLE DIAMOND

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    Discovered 220 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle, the Diavik Foxfire is a large 187.7ct rough diamond. The rare stone was found at Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, an arm of British-Australian mining company, Rio Tinto. It is claimed to be extremely rare to find a diamond at such a huge size in North America.…

  • RECORD-BREAKING JEWELS

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    The rarest finds have been put up for sale, fetching almost unbelievable, record-setting prices. SolitaireLuxe brings you a short summary of the gems that have become the talk of the town.     OPPENHEIMER BLUE A 14.62ct fancy vivid blue diamond was sold at US$57.5 million making it the world’s most expensive gemstone ever sold at an auction.…

  • MAKE YOUR HEART FLUTTER

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    One of the most significant motifs of the warm season, the butterfly is a special favourite of haute joaillerie and horlogerie maisons. The delicate creature is multi-faceted, beautiful to behold, and requires complex techniques to replicate onto a watch face. SolitaireLuxe  presents seven exquisite timepieces that pay tribute to the beauty and delicacy of butterflies.  …

  • TREASURE CHESTS

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    SolitaireLuxe presents these attractive jewellery boxes to keep your cherished collection in mint condition. From the most trendy to the easy-to-pack, these favourite picks will suit every personal taste and function.

  • EXTERNAL BEAUTY

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    We question the value of beauty as Argentinian artist Luciana Rondolini introduces her project entitled, Tiffany. The project features intricate bejewelling of real fruits that are already rotting. Using conventional fruits such as bananas, apples and pears, she embellishes the outer skin of the fruits with diamantes with the inner flesh intentionally exposed to air to…

  • HER STYLE, HER SIGNATURE

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    A celebrated icon of jewellery insiders, but unknown to most, Suzanne Vuillerme Belperron (1900-1983) is one of the 20th century’s most influential jewellery designers. A master at her craft, Belperron never achieved the renown of some of her male contemporaries, such as Louis Comfort Tiffany or Fulco di Verdura. Luminaries such as Doris Duke, Diana…

  • ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

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    Known for its unique and intricate micro and nano-mosaic setting, SICIS returns with a new stunning piece, the Cosmo necklace. Inspired by the universal archetype, the Cosmic Egg, the necklace is truly another masterpiece created by the brand.     It features a micro-mosaic combination of more than 900 dazzling diamonds, 1200 sapphires and seven tanzanites cabochon.…

  • UP FOR AUCTION: MARILYN MONROE’S BLANCPAIN WATCH

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    There’s no business like show business. Even after five and a half decades since her death, Marilyn Monroe still steals the spotlight.   In November 2016, Julien’s Auctions will be putting up a collection of personal items that belonged to the  Hollywood darling for auction. Never-before-seen objects will be at the auction and they include handwritten notes and…