Author: Solitaire Magazine
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MAY BIRTHSTONE: GREEN-EYED LADY
Elemental and organic, green is a colour that goes easy on the eyes. Taking dominance in natural landscapes, its vivid hue perfectly represents lush scenery and hints of the oceanic. Likewise in emeralds, its deep forest colour transcends the gemstone to a revered centrepiece nestled among gold and diamonds. Much like the enchanted city of…
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FAIR NECESSITIES: FINE PENS & TRENDY PURSES
Essential though often overlooked, there is nothing more smooth, sleek, and willing to obey your every word than a mighty fine pen. No longer just a stylist accessory for men, these writing instruments are more than decoration for the pocket. Engraved cases, smooth tips, and a gem accent would look just right between any lady’s…
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WORKOUT WATCH: THE ‘ATHLEISURE’ TREND
“Athleisure” is gaining traction, and it looks like the trend is here to stay. From Chanel’s tweed sneakers to Alexander Wang’s collection for H&M, clothes are fashionably sporty and look good — both in and out of the gym. Beyoncé jumped in with her activewear line Ivy Park in collaboration with Topshop. With watches,…
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STACK FOR STYLE
Put aside the chunky statement rings, as we turn to old-school style technique called stacking. Pick your favourite single rings and line them up to create a whole new look. For starters, separate your yellow, rose, and white golds. Pick a specific theme of colours, or get quirky by matching different coloured gemstones together. SolitaireLuxe recommends…
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SOW IN LOVE: CENTREPIECE ACCESSORY OF A CHINESE WEDDING
There is a piece of jewellery that never fails to tickle me. Whenever I pass a goldsmith’s window, especially in Hong Kong, there it sits: a thick gold necklace, from which hangs an enormous pendant in the shape of a rotund sow. It has half a dozen or more piglets dangling at its udders. …
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STRAPPING IN
The art of watchmaking encompasses both artful and technical aspects. A complicated tourbillon is a respected ingenuity while guilloché work is a technical tapestry of artistic mastery. Yet, it’s no doubt that every great face should come with a beautiful body. We rounded up our favourite timepieces with their dressier counterpart — the bracelet. …
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ALL EYES ON EARS: UPCOMING SEASON’S KEY ACCESSORY
If the latest round of Fall fashion shows proved one thing, it is that designers are never short of creativity. Accessories from head to toe came up strong on the runways from New York to Paris. At Maison Margiela, Mary Jane platforms came topped with diamanté buckles; Dolce & Gabbana’s princess-themed presentation saw gigantic hair…
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THE RISE OF SOFT JEWELLERY
The late starchitect Oscar Niemeyer was famous for eschewing the ‘hard, inflexible’ man-made straight line in his designs. Instead, he sought out ‘the free and sensual curve’ that abounds in nature. One current jewellery trend applies a similar principle. ‘Soft’ jewellery is jewellery that submits to the curves of the human body. In its flexibility,…
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TANZANITES: INTO THE BLUE
My love affair with tanzanites began at a relatively late age. Dazzled by the classics — diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls — it took me a few years to appreciate the soulful quality of tanzanites’ colours. Sure, I had seen tanzanites by then, but never in large enough sizes to be captivated by…
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH ORGANIC JEWELS
Sometimes, to imitate life is not enough. Artists find that they can’t resist incorporating actual elements of life into their masterpieces. Jewellers, too, are not immune to this temptation. Digging deep into history from Ice Age mementos to humble shells, take a closer look at nature and learn to connect with some of the most…
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SHADES OF EMERALD
Luxury timepieces constantly evolve, often revolving around trends like watch case materials, new types of straps, or innovative mechanisms and complications. In the quest for ever more desirable products, tried-and-true watchmaking standards are reintepreted and updated. This is where the use of colour comes to the fore, as a useful tool to differentiate the new…
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FROM ROUGH TO FLAWLESS
Brilliant, sparkling, precious — the diamond reigns supreme as the world’s most coveted gemstone. Celebrated as the ultimate gift for anniversaries and weddings, this iconic jewel presents itself in a myriad of ways. A dazzling sight to behold in varied cuts, from round to princess, cushion to marquise, the diamond can always hold its own…