As the concept of luxury evolves, so do attitudes towards jewellery. Jack Zybert, CEO of ZYDO, tells us more about the changing demands of their customers, trends in diamond jewellery, and the rise of the Southeast Asian market The book Luxury: A Rich History by Peter McNeil and Giorgio Riello…
FABULOUS FEASTS: DEC/JAN 2020
Top tables worth the indulgence Around the World at COMO Cuisine With COMO Cuisine’s refreshed menu, it’s as if the dining destination at Dempsey Hill suddenly became the centre of the world. At the helm is Chef Tshering Lhaden, a Bhutanese native who looks to various COMO properties around the…
VALERIE’S CHOICE
Lawyer, art patron, and jewellery enthusiast Valerie Cheah talks about her love for diamonds and cultivating a relationship with jewellery brands Valerie wears her own ZYDO jewellery Valerie Cheah is one of those rare multi-hyphenates who seem to have life figured out. The lawyer-art gallery owner-art patron-mother of two (daughter…
COMING FULL CIRCLE
Zenith Affair has found its way back to the Raffles Hotel as MUS.za, a fine jewellery boutique that not only offers beautiful new treasures, it breathes new life to pre-loved heirloom pieces as well When entrepreneur and jeweler Esther Ho first started Zenith Affair, a luxury events consultancy and multi-brand…
THE RUMA IS KL’S HOST WITH THE MOST
The RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur boasts a new approach to luxury – one that does away with the unnecessary flash, focusing instead on what matters most: The guest It’s a scenario painfully familiar for most frequent travellers: You take a red eye or early morning flight and…
THE CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT
While familiar, Chopard’s new sports watch collection proves it is more than just déjà vu The year was 1972, just a few years after the ‘Quartz Crisis’ where Japanese ingenuity with the introduction of the more precise, high-beat quartz movement caused Swiss watchmakers to shelve their mechanically-operated timepieces. Hence, in…
THE GIFT EDIT
Necessary objects for the modern bon vivant Il Borgo Balsamic Vinegar Il Borgo’s “L’aceto Balsamico Tradizionale” or traditional balsamic vinegar is extracted from casks where it has matured for at least 12 years. Expert tasters then decide on the vinegar’s ranking according to two different categories – Affinato (aged) or…
BETTER TOGETHER
A closer look at the inspiring collaboration between jeweller Simone Ng and international jewellery insider Katerina Perez When two women with an understanding and passion for jewellery meet, inspiring things are bound to happen. So when Simone Ng of Simone Jewels met jewellery insider Katerina Perez, it paved the…
THE NEW ESSENTIALS
A selection of future classics from some of the most revered jewellery brands perfect for everyday use Since its launch in 2014, Tiffany & Co.’s Tiffany T collection enjoyed a spot on the fingers, wrists, and necks of many jewellery lovers. It became an instant hit with its simple yet…
ADVENTURES IN THE GEMSTONE CUTTING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Verdant hills and jagged rock faces, punctuated by a medieval castle and the famous Church in the Rock are the first impressions that welcome visitors to Idar-Oberstein in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate. The picture-perfect appearance is further enhanced by the gentle Nahe tributary that flows through the town, past charming buildings typical…
