Author: Solitaire Magazine
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GRAFF PRESENTS NEW HIGH JEWELLERY PIECES FOR SPRING/SUMMER
Graff’s latest pieces for its Spring/Summer collection are all about bright colours and sparkling diamonds.
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HKTDC TWIN INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOWS RETURN IN MARCH 2023
Hong Kong has long been recognised as one of the world’s premier trading and manufacturing hubs for gems and jewellery. After more than two years of recess due to the pandemic, the 39th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and ninth HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show organised by the Hong Kong…
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FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Discover festive favourites as chosen by guest jewellery editor Isabella Yan The festive season is upon us and the excitement is mounting, and with it comes a little gift inspiration. In the last year, I’ve scoured globally for resplendent jewels – rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants and made a selection of those that I…
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ACHIEVING THE HEALTHY BALANCE
As women assume increasingly important roles at work on top of their traditional duties at home, the cause for work-life balance becomes significant.
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GOING TO NEW LENGTHS
Emperor Jewellery celebrates movement, femininity, and style with the Sautoir Collection. One of the most iconic jewellery styles from the 1920s is the sautoir, a statement-making long necklace that accentuated the self-confident and independent image of contemporary women of the era. The sautoir was typically characterised by long-twisted pearl chains with the addition of tassels…
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SCULPTORS OF LIGHT
The timeless art of gemstone carving and sculpture, initiated a few thousand years ago by Greek masters such as Epimenes and Dioskourides, lives on in the quiet studios of contemporary masters. They work beyond the public eye, consumed by a passion and obsessive dedication to their art: Following the light, revealing internal beauty, imbuing movement, extracting humour, and inscribing barely visible details to their masterworks. This…
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WEARABLE FANTASIES
Take a journey through worlds and realms, forests, seas, and beyond with these fantastical high jewellery creations. CHAUMET Chaumet’s high jewellery collection, Ondes et Marveilles de Chaumet, is dedicated to the myriad evocations of the sea – from the gentle caressing and crash of waves at the water’s edge to underwater treasure hunts. The pieces come alive with colour, volume, cut, and…
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JEWELS TO WEAR NOW
Bright, bold and absolutely fabulous. We’ve narrowed down some jewellery trends and styles for you when you want a bit more sparkle in your life. COLOUR THERAPY Take style cues from the cheery colour palette of enamel jewellery. HANG LOOSE When it comes to shoulder duster earrings, let it all hang because the longer the…
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PERIDOT POWERPLAY
She shines with a bright green glow even at night. She was honoured as the “gem of the sun” by the ancient Egyptians, the “evening emerald” by the Romans, was the favourite gemstone of Cleopatra, and often mistaken for emerald in history. This is Peridot, revered in history for its mythical powers believed to be…
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EDMOND CHIN’S MARVELLOUS UNIVERSE
The Creative Director is shaping up the world of Boghossian with his mettle. We caught up with the Hong Kong-based Singaporean designer to discuss travel, jewellery, and his passion – research. If you weren’t a jewellery designer, what would you be? I have a couple of very, very strong interests. One of my biggest interests…
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5 REASONS WE LOVE FOPE
From designs that stand the test of time to the “Made in Italy” distinction, here are the reasons why you should add FOPE to your jewellery collection. FOPE was established in Vicenza, Italy – a picturesque renaissance town in the Veneto region – more than 90 years ago, boasting an incredible brand history. It is…
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CHARMED BY CHARMS
AQUA LIGHT BY BEE GODDESS Ece Şirin’s talismanic jewellery brand Bee Goddess has brought out a great jewellery wardrobe in time for beach vacations. Her Aqua Light collection brings an array of treasures inspired by the sea, whilst predominantly being expressions of spirituality – all rendered in gold. Necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, hand chains, anklets,…