Author: Solitaire Magazine
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THE JULIA NECKLACE BY MARC NEWSON
Listed as one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Marc Newson is not a name to be missed. Featuring an all-round portfolio from working with international clients, his creations cover from furniture, household objects, cars and to even, private aircraft. The Sydney-born designer introduces a spectacular jewellery piece, the Julia Necklace that features…
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THE JANE SEYMOUR BY WORLD OF DIAMONDS
A name that rings a bell, Jane Seymour is famously known for her role in one of Ian Fleming’s dramatised works — Live and Let Die — as Bond girl, ‘Solitaire’. Recently, World of Diamonds has immortalised the actress, in the world of jewellery at least, by honouring her with an exceptional, rare blue diamond ring named…
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AN ARTIST’S GARDEN
Renowned French artist Claude Lalanne collaborates with Louisa Guinness Gallery to present Butterflies et Bijoux, an exhibition showcasing a curation of over 50 years of work. Opening its doors to the public this Thursday, 9 June, the exhibition presents both quintessential and unseen pieces by the artist. This includes works such as her…
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BULGARI’S SWEET ADDITIONS
Major Italian fashion and jewellery house, Bulgari, unveils its Bvlgari-Bvlgari Roman Sorbets collection, perfect for this coming season. Inspired by the fresh fruit flavours of Rome’s iconic sorbetti (sorbet in Italian), the collection consists of fun coloured gemstones on white or pink gold bands, pendants and bracelets. Indulge in these…
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KATE HUDSON: GEM OF A WOMAN
In her recently launched self-help book Pretty Happy, Kate Hudson talks about connecting yourself with yourself. How to be healthy both in a physical and mental way, or as she puts it. “There’s a real misconception of the idea of beauty and trying to attain a look and an aesthetic versus what it is to…
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LOCK & LOADED
Style lesson 101 — never compromise your taste — be it, going to a social party or an errand run to your nearby bakery. A simple necklace would be an easy go-to if you’re on the go but these embellished locks may just be your next obsession. A photo posted by MARLA AARON JEWELRY…
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COLLAR COURAGE
There’s a saying that the neck of a woman is where the battle between good and evil is fought. The neck connects the mind, represented by the head and the intellect, with the body which represents all sensual desires. The adornment of the neck — especially the throat of a woman — is always…
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TIFFANY’S BLUE OCEANS
From the depths of the ocean to the shores of the seas, design director Francesca Amfitheatrof continues her exploration of nature in her second Tiffany Blue Book collection, The Art of Transformation. While last year’s collection was inspired by the vivid forces of the seas — think crashing waves as depicted in pairs of…
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VAMPIRE GEMS
Energy addicts — a term we could identify ourselves in this day and age, according to Naomi Kizhner. A final project by the then, Israeli graduate student, that introduces a bizarre jewellery concept design, titled Energy Addicts. Its objective is to generate an all-natural electricity produced by our body. The concept included three jewellery pieces — Blinker, Blood Bridge…
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WORLD’S FIRST WIND SCULPTED JEWELLERY
Personalised, made-to-order and bespoke pieces — Love & Robots had only these in mind when they established the L&R Studio based in Dublin. Using cutting-edge technology mainly, 3D printing, the creative company produces contemporary designs inspired by urban life and architecture. Such instant is the Windswept collection, the world’s first wind sculpted jewellery. Simply…
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CHOW TAI FOOK PURCHASES GREEN DIAMOND RING AT $17M
Christie’s Hong Kong 30th anniversary sale has set yet another world record. It was revealed that Hong Kong-based luxury jewellery company, Chow Tai Fook purchased the 5.03ct rectangular-cut Aurora Green diamond ring at a record-breaking price of US$16.8 million last night. A highlight of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale, the fancy vivid green diamond ring is the world’s largest green…
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WHY A MECHANICAL WATCH?
Look back to the quartz revolution of the 1970s and, you’d probably recall the near-demise of Swiss watchmaking industry, with many traditional watch manufacturers staring into the abyss. The then new technology fuelled the demand for cheaper yet, highly accurate watches that require little maintenance. Fast forward to the 21st century, and a similar…