Solitaire Magazine

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  • A MERMAID’S CHOICE

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    Still perceived as too masculine for women, dive timepieces were created for navies and undersea explorers of the past. Beefy and bold, the watches are designed for easy readability under water, keeping track of bottom time, and their ability to withstand extreme conditions. Yet, the growing popularity of sea sports amongst the fairer sex had…

  • BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS

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    Peridots, sapphires, and tourmalines bring out the best in diamonds, as seen in some of our favourite pieces. Whether used as centre stones or as accents, these gemstones complement the brilliance of diamonds. This year, jewellery is also all about function and wearability. From Carlo Barberis’ flexible bracelets to Victor Mayer’s locket rings, jewellery craftsmanship…

  • BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS

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    Move over monkeys, apparently this is the year of the bird ― at least in the world of haute horlogerie. From Jaquet Droz’s Charming Bird to Bulgari’s Lycea Giardino Paradiso and Chanel’s Mademoiselle Prive, the bird is taking centre stage in this year’s watch novelties. Burgundy and blue seem to be the favoured hues, and…

  • AN APRIL HIGHLIGHT

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    Come April, Van Cleef & Arpels will host The Art & Science of Gems at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Held in partnership with the French National Museum of Natural History, the SolitaireLuxe team was invited for a sneak preview of the exhibition’s concept. Blending rich artistic heritage of the French jewellery house and the science of planet Earth,…

  • BASELWORLD 2016: Patek Philippe’s Novelties

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    From complicated mechanical timepieces to classic and modern designs, the luxury Genevan Haute Horlogerie brand have outperformed and outdone all expectations in the watchmaking world. A league on its own, Patek Philippe is back at BaselWorld to impress.  Here are this year’s novelties: World Time Chronograph Ref. 5930This timepiece is a combination of the Genevan manufacture’s patented…

  • BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS

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    Although the temperature is dropping in Basel, everyone is in high spirits within the four corners of the exhibition halls. Day 2 of the show proves to be as exciting as the opening day, with visitors and the media eagerly await what’s in store for them from the exhibitors. And the brands, of course, never…

  • BASELWORLD 2016: Blancpain’s novelties

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    Blancpain sets the tone for this year’s BaselWorld with four new models. The latest additions to their classic collections, these models have stepped the game up with various unique features that make each individual timepiece stand out. The 60th Anniversary 2016 Ladybird Ultraplate Ref. 0063E-1954-55A – Women’s CollectionThis self-winding Ultra-slim Ladybird has a mother-of-pearl dial set with…

  • BASELWORLD 2016 HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1

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    BaselWorld 2016 officially opens today, and it promises to be an exciting one yet again. One of the most eagerly awaited jewellery and watches shows in the world, BaselWorld marks the start of Spring with trendsetting collections and innovative novelties. Today 1,500 fine jewellery and watches exhibitors from all over the world open their doors…

  • MEET MRS BOND

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    For somebody admitting to having been “often single and lonely” in her 20s, renting movies and eating pizza by herself, A-list actress Rachel Weisz is now a picture of happiness and contentment. Married to James Bond actor Daniel Craig for four years now, Rachel seems to have finally found the perfect partner. First trained at…

  • GOLDEN DOORS

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    In the heart of Singapore’s Orchard Road, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet reopens its flagship boutique at Liat Towers. The three-storey 196 sqm presents a stylish interior and new retail concept, reflecting 140 years of the brand’s origins, artistry and service of excellence. Inspired by scenic landscapes of Le Brassus, the brand’s base in…

  • FLEXIBLE BRACELETS

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    Solo or stacked, these new flexible bracelets from Fope’s Solo collection are all about understated elegance, perfect for everyday wear. But don’t let their simple charms fool you. Behind each minimalistic design lies a great deal of technology. “Our designers created a 100% gold flexible bracelet which is entirely covered with gold rondels set with…

  • SEASON OF CHAOS

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    Spring couture week in Paris wrapped up in January. But where once magazine editors and fashion enthusiasts rushed to their laptops to report on the visual treats they devoured, this year there was confused-to-amused bewilderment. There were no emerging trends. No sense of direction. No goal in sight. What emerged instead is a “storm of…