Author: Solitaire Magazine
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SCENT OF NOBILITY
Perfumes draw on emotions, eliciting delight and elation. Like jewellery, in many ways. Famous fragrances have long been inspired by precious gemstones, evoking nuances of light and iridescence, of longing and desire. Taking this to heart is The Royalé Dream, the world’s most expensive perfume collection to date. Launched at Amber Lounge during the 2015 Singapore…
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THE NEWCOMER
For an out-of-job young actress whose credentials had mostly been parts in tiny independent films on a shoestring budget, Brie Larson has come a long way to be a Golden Globes Best Actress winner. The 26-year-old lead actress of Room — a 2015 drama about the boundless love between a mother and her child — also bagged the…
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THE SWEETEST BLUSH
Soft and delicate, the colour pink represents grace, femininity and tenderness. But beyond colour-gender norms, pink has also taken on symbolism of strength, optimism and compassion. The pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, for instance, encourages hope and conviction among breast cancer patients and their family. In jewellery, pink diamonds shine sweetly and elegantly, highlighting…
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AP x ART BASEL 2016
Luxury timepiece brand, Audemars Piguet hosted an exclusive VIP party last Wednesday, 23 March 2016 in the heart of Hong Kong to celebrate the unveiling of their new lounge for Art Basel Hong Kong 2016. Held at Duddell’s in Central, Hong Kong, 600 guests including renowned actress Sandra Ng, were in attendance to celebrate the joyous…
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ALL TIED UP
Minimalistic jewellery pieces are an epitome of the new age. Linear lines and bold edges are celebrated as clean works of art, inspired by modern architecture and asymmetrical fashion. Yet, the addition of curvatures suggests one of a more organic nature. The interweaving of precious metals suggests fluid handiwork, while a knotted pearl necklace is…
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FEAST OF BURDEN
Children of celebrities often end up living out their lives in the long shadows of their famous parents. Not so Jade Jagger, the free-thinking daughter of Mick and Bianca. Barely out of her teens, she was exhibiting successfully as a painter, and at just 29 she assumed creative directorship of Asprey & Garrard, one of…
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A DARKER SHADE OF BRILLIANT
As a man, loving fine jewellery could be an issue. How does one indulge in that world without coming across like Liberace or any other over-the-top drama queen? We shan’t talk design; instead let’s get back to basics. picking a precious stone is the first hurdle. I love diamonds. I love their mystical quality, and…
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INVERT TRADITION
Stylised depictions of African men have for centuries played muse to artists and jewellers alike. The use of ebony, precious gemstones and meticulous craftsmanship have long captivated craftsmen and customers with decorative, colourful designs. For jewellery designer Wilfredo Rosado, his favourite piece to wear is his own Urban Prince 18k yellow gold ring that’s made of…
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BASELWORLD 2016 Day 7 Highlights
A bittersweet moment for everybody at the show, the last days of BaselWorld are always sentimental. Relieved and a tad sad that the show is about to wrap up, but always grateful for yet another worthwhile event. With all the new jewellery collections and watch complications introduced this year, it is tough to pick a…
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AU NATUREL
From the largest to the rarest, nature has provided jewellery designers with an array of fine gems and raw materials that are vital to their creations. most jewellers pay homage to Mother Nature by creating a nature-inspired collection that includes common motifs of flowers and animals. SolitaireLuxe looks into some new selections from our favourite brands.
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BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 6 HIGHLIGHTS
It’s almost the end of the show, but the excitement is still high within the four corners of the exhibition halls. Tiring as always, the show not only provides the venue for brands to show off their new novelties, it is an opportunity for old friends and colleagues to reunite, catch up, and rekindle that…
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BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS
The fifth day of the show proves to be the most intense for both the exhibitors and visitors. This day more or less gauges how the show is doing for each brand, and which collections get the most attention. As for us, this is just another opportunity to explore new brands and discover new designs…