How did Connie Huang, a former advertising and marketing professional, become Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited’s Head of Jewellery Department? For Connie Huang, Tiancheng International Auctioneer Limited’s Head of Jewellery Department, looking back at her career as a jewellery specialist is especially interesting. Not only does it make her more aware…
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STYLISH FINE JEWELLERY FOR PRIDE MONTH 2020
We’ve rounded up a lovely collection of rainbow jewellery bright enough to cheer you up as you strike a pose! Anna Sheffield Flat Band Jewellery designers are also donating to charities in honour of Pride month. New Yorker Anna Sheffield, noted for her unconventional ceremonial rings, has been busy designing…
BRINGING ARTEMIS TO LIFE
Brent Neale Winston liked to play with her mom’s jewellery box that sat on top of the dressing table. “I knew I wasn’t supposed to go in there without asking, but I couldn’t help myself,” she recalls. Winston never set out to be a jewellery designer. “I didn’t really consider…
US-BASED JEWELLERS SUPPORT THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION
As the world comes together to support the black community, several US-based jewellery brands have joined the cause by supporting The Loveland Foundation. Established in 2018, the organisation provides financial assistance for black women and girls seeking mental health support. Through fellowships, residency programmes, listening hours, and more, it is…
THE UNSHAKEABLE ITALIAN SPIRIT
Made in Italy rings by Leonori At one point, things were not looking very well for Italy. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Italy was the worst hit European nation and its death rate even surpassed China’s. What followed was a nationwide lockdown, transforming the vibrant country into…
RETROUVAÍ’S NEW ALCHEMY COLLECTION IS TIMELESS AND MEANINGFUL
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…
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…
