Retrouvaí, a jewellery brand founded by Toronto-born Kirsty Stone, recently unveiled its newest collection called Alchemy, which is inspired by the birth of Stone’s daughter and represents the following virtues: Love, Vitality, Bravery, and Honor. Pendants, signet rings, triple wrap bracelets, hoop earrings, and studs set with hand-cut carnelian, green…
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ANDREA FOHRMAN LAUNCHES RINGS FOR MEN
Andrea Fohrman’s eponymous brand, launched in 2004, has any number of jewels that evoke the spirit of California, nature, and its colour palette. “Putting together a design with the help from our natural resources from my surroundings is truly inspiring to me.” Growing up in Marin County, Fohrman remembers a…
NINA RUNSDORF LAUNCHES ‘ALL THAT IS’ COLLECTION
Nina Runsdorf has been designing jewellery for as long as she can remember. She recalls designing her first jewellery line – sitting in her mother’s upstate farm kitchen – when she was merely 12 years old. After an early career in fashion and getting married, Runsdorf reconnected with her passion…
PIPPA SMALL’S JEWELLERY WITH A CONSCIENCE
UK designer Pippa Small has been in the industry for around 25 years. She started her own business and consulting for larger brands like Gucci under Tom Ford, Chloe, and Dosa, which taught her a lot about the design process. Small is also known for her ethical collections and happens…
FIVE MINUTES WITH JEAN PROUNIS
Growing up, Jean Prounis was obsessed with ancient Egyptian jewellery and its connection to nature. “When I was in high school, I purchased an ancient Egyptian replica snake ring from the gift shop at Louvre and wore it every day, until the gold plating wore off,” recalls the Long Island-based…
JOUER BY SIMONE’S WEDDING RINGS CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY
The wedding edit from Jouer by Simone allows the unique trait of couples to shine through a variety of wedding ring styles Traditionally, choosing a wedding ring might not have been a very exciting affair and was simply a matter of selecting a matching set. For some people, it might…
FIVE MINUTES WITH SUZANNE KALAN
Evil Eye Fireworks ring A look at Suzanne Kalan’s spring time offerings Fine jeweller Suzanne Kalan has been busy with the launch of three new collections at home in sunny Los Angeles. With life on the slow track since the outbreak of Covid-19, the designer has been inspired on all aspects…
LYDIA COURTEILLE’S GEMS TRANSPORTS US TO AN AMBER-HUED ROOM IN A RUSSIAN PALACE
Among the big jewellery brands that showcase their collections in Paris during Spring Couture Week, there are also a number of independent designers who present their new works. One such remarkable jeweller is Paris-based Lydia Courteille, who, as of late, says she has been busy seeking out inspiration from the…
ALL IN THE ANGLE
What inspires such contemporary, sculptural jewels? Diverse talents share their inspirations. With minimalism in design on the rise, designers are borrowing judiciously from geometry for their creations. The results are pleasingly contemporary with fantastic forms and striking angles, most mirroring art deco elements and futuristic renditions. Hannah Martin Emerald Hexagon…
SAY IT WITH STATEMENT RINGS
1 No one understands the allure of coloured diamonds like GRAFF, which is why every piece they produce that features one automatically becomes a masterpiece. Take for example the 5.63-carat pearshape Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond ring, which was cut from The Lesotho Pink – an extraordinarily rare 13.33-carat pink…
