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  • COOL, CALM, COLLECTABLE

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    This time of the year welcomes hues of Spring — evergreens, fresh blooms and robin blue skies. For those born in March, the aquamarine gemstone is your bejewelled identity. Derived from the Latin words ‘aqua’ and ‘marina’, the subtle blue gem is naturally associated with water and the big blue sea. In jewellery, its pale…

  • LV x UNICEF

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    #MakeAPromise is Louis Vuitton’s latest campaign, raising funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Several influential friends of the brand, including actress Lea Seydoux, singer Mariah Carey, model Miranda Kerr, and actress Nicole Kidman have shown their support by attending the UNICEF Ball that was held in Los Angeles last January.   The Pinky…

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: FARAH KHAN

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    Colourful flamboyance captured in dramatic, oversized pieces is the defining ethos of SolitaireLuxe‘s next woman jewellery designer, Farah Khan. Daughter of Sanjay Khan, a well-known Bollywood film director and actor, the Mumbai-based jewellery designer pours nuances of her colourful celebrity life into her designs.   “Irrespective of the size of the piece, I want my…

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: ANNOUSHKA DUCAS

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    Coco Chanel emboldened women to wear trousers whenever they wanted to — not just for work in factories. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we look at a jewellery designer stirring up another fashion revolution — of freeing fine jewellery from the confines of ballrooms and high halls. Annoushka Ducas owns an eponymous company that…

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: TESSA PACKARD

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    Tessa Packard knows a thing or two about the essential elements that make up exquisite jewellery. The self-taught jewellery designer merits individuality and artistic integrity as cornerstones of her designs. “I’m not wholly prim, punk, androgynous, feminine or avant-garde,” says Packard. “I don’t follow one particular genre.” Brought up in the UK, the Brazil-born designer…

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: DELFINA DELETTREZ

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    Marry me — the name of a jewellery collection that features sultry blue eyes and red lips formed by diamonds. While the jewellery is playful, the name comes apt as the world celebrates International Women’s Day in March 8, which comes with the theme of gender parity. The celebration highlights the UN campaign for gender…

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPECIAL: ARPITA NAVLAKHA

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    Sutra Jewels may be a relatively young brand in fine jewellery, having been formed in 2008. But with a following of the likes of Michelle Obama, Halle Berry, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Kate Beckinsale, to name a few, who’s counting? One of the secrets of Sutra’s rapid rise is its recognition of the diversity…

  • HK International Jewellery Show Day 4 Highlights

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    The show continues to its fourth day today. We search for the glamorous and show-stopping jewellery pieces, perfect for gala nights. BibigiLong finger ring set with diamonds and blue sapphires on pink gold. bibigi.com Yoko LondonPearl cuffs from their new released collection launched only this week. www.yokolondon.com Statement pearl necklace adorned with diamonds on white…

  • HK International Jewellery Show Day 3 Highlights

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    Here are the highlights for Day 3 at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Sartoro JewelryPerfect for everyday glam, this Bangkok based jewellery brand introduces the Plume collection that includes diamonds on pink gold. sartorojewelry.com BibigiButterfly-inspired two-ring set with diamonds and rubies from the Arabesque collection. bibigi.com Yuli Inc. Fine JewelleryThis Art Deco inspired bangle features…

  • HK International Jewellery Show Day 2 Highlights

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    It’s day 2 for the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The team searches for interesting and new designs brands have to offer. Here are our favourites from the show today: Hans D. KriegerThe Germany brand presents to us their dazzling diamond drop earrings on white gold.…

  • HK International Jewellery Show Day 1 Highlights

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    The SolitaireLuxe team arrives in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, held at the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. One of the largest jewellery show in Asia, the exhibition is divided into five categories: fine jewellery, antique and vintage jewellery, jade jewellery, jewellery accessories, tools and equipment and lastly, silver jewellery.…

  • Monkey-inspired timepieces

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    Those born in the Year of Monkey are said to be competitive, ambitious, and at times mischievous. Ninth out of 12 of the Chinese zodiac animals, monkeys can also be passionate lovers with the right partner. Watchmaking artisans have picked up on the theme and are presenting iconic luxury timepieces. Curated by SolitaireLuxe in the…