Aerial view of a village in Botswana Malaika Gems shines the spotlight on Botswana and East African culture through its creations Africa has been a perpetual muse for Botswana-based jewellery brand, Malaika Gems. Malaika, meaning ‘Angel’ in Swahili, is often used to refer to a beautiful girl. Botswana’s culturally rich,…
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SPOTLIGHT ON SPINELS
If you are an August baby, you are spoilt for choice — choose zingy green peridots or sensuous spinels. A relatively new birthstone for August, the spinel has remained one of the most under-appreciated gem, with emperors and monarchs often mistaking it for a ruby. Not surprisingly though, some of…
JEWELLERY: THE ULTIMATE INVESTMENT
Jewellery is more than just beautiful embellishment – it is also one of the best investments one can make. If there’s anything we’ve learned from history, it’s that jewellery – as an investment – has proven to be a reliable asset. At once decorative and symbolic, jewellery has the ability…
CINDY CHAO TAKES ON NEW HEIGHTS
Cindy Chao reflects on 15 years in the business and growth in her latest collection The past five years have been phenomenal for Cindy Chao. Her award-winning sculptural jewellery graced the red carpets of the Met Gala and the Oscars, impressing fashion pundits with her undeniably Asian aesthetic. Then there…
PERIDOTS: A PRIMER
Did you know that if you’re an August baby, you have three birthstones – peridot, spinel and sardonyx – to choose from? This week, we’re crushing on peridot, which, according to Fuli Gemstones, has always been associated with ‘light and hope.’ Perhaps, that’s why the Egyptians called it the ‘gem…
OM COLLECTION FROM YOUNG BY DILYS’: SLOW, MINDFUL, DELICATE
Throwaway culture isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around since the 1960s and was associated with mass consumerism, where the average consumer’s mindset is instilled with dated views on material value. Today, throwaway culture has not only been on the rise – it’s the norm. This is…
TIFFANY’S SPECIAL EDITION BONE CUFFS COME IN BRIGHT NEW HUES
The timeless icon designed by Elsa Peretti comes in colourful hues and carved stones to honour its 50th anniversary Earlier this May in New York, Tiffany & Co. unveiled a special edition of Elsa Peretti’s famed Bone cuff, reimagined by the iconic designer. The alluring, shiny new hues celebrate Peretti’s…
GUY MEETS GIRL
Guy Bedarida’s fresh vision for Marina B. is the most exciting yet for the renowned brand. Almost three years have passed since Guy Bedarida acquired the jewellery company Marina B., and today, the designer-turned-businessman claims it has been “a whirlwind, an eye-opening experience”. Mr. Bedarida is well regarded in the…
THE ART OF COLLABORATION
Collaborations that bring creative flair to the world of jewellery Luxury jewellers have, in the past, embraced collaborations with original talents and artisans. Oftentimes, they remained an invisible tribe that merely lent their imagination and skill. However, we have seen a shift in the way jewellers collaborate; merging ideas to…
COLETTE’S DIVINE COLLECTION: SANTOS Y CIELOS
Colette Steckel Back Story: Colette Steckel grew up between France and Mexico and, though incredibly different, both countries continue to play a large part in who she is, all while informing her design aesthetic. “I still call both countries my home, as my family and I split our time between…
