From the largest to the rarest, nature has provided jewellery designers with an array of fine gems and raw materials that are vital to their creations. most jewellers pay homage to Mother Nature by creating a nature-inspired collection that includes common motifs of flowers and animals. SolitaireLuxe looks into some new…
BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 6 HIGHLIGHTS
It’s almost the end of the show, but the excitement is still high within the four corners of the exhibition halls. Tiring as always, the show not only provides the venue for brands to show off their new novelties, it is an opportunity for old friends and colleagues to reunite,…
BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS
The fifth day of the show proves to be the most intense for both the exhibitors and visitors. This day more or less gauges how the show is doing for each brand, and which collections get the most attention. As for us, this is just another opportunity to explore new…
A MERMAID’S CHOICE
Still perceived as too masculine for women, dive timepieces were created for navies and undersea explorers of the past. Beefy and bold, the watches are designed for easy readability under water, keeping track of bottom time, and their ability to withstand extreme conditions. Yet, the growing popularity of sea sports…
BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS
Peridots, sapphires, and tourmalines bring out the best in diamonds, as seen in some of our favourite pieces. Whether used as centre stones or as accents, these gemstones complement the brilliance of diamonds. This year, jewellery is also all about function and wearability. From Carlo Barberis’ flexible bracelets to Victor…
BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
Move over monkeys, apparently this is the year of the bird ― at least in the world of haute horlogerie. From Jaquet Droz’s Charming Bird to Bulgari’s Lycea Giardino Paradiso and Chanel’s Mademoiselle Prive, the bird is taking centre stage in this year’s watch novelties. Burgundy and blue seem to…
AN APRIL HIGHLIGHT
Come April, Van Cleef & Arpels will host The Art & Science of Gems at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Held in partnership with the French National Museum of Natural History, the SolitaireLuxe team was invited for a sneak preview of the exhibition’s concept. Blending rich artistic heritage of the French jewellery house and…
BASELWORLD 2016: Patek Philippe’s Novelties
From complicated mechanical timepieces to classic and modern designs, the luxury Genevan Haute Horlogerie brand have outperformed and outdone all expectations in the watchmaking world. A league on its own, Patek Philippe is back at BaselWorld to impress. Here are this year’s novelties: World Time Chronograph Ref. 5930This timepiece is a combination…
BASELWORLD 2016 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS
Although the temperature is dropping in Basel, everyone is in high spirits within the four corners of the exhibition halls. Day 2 of the show proves to be as exciting as the opening day, with visitors and the media eagerly await what’s in store for them from the exhibitors. And…
BASELWORLD 2016: Blancpain’s novelties
Blancpain sets the tone for this year’s BaselWorld with four new models. The latest additions to their classic collections, these models have stepped the game up with various unique features that make each individual timepiece stand out. The 60th Anniversary 2016 Ladybird Ultraplate Ref. 0063E-1954-55A – Women’s CollectionThis self-winding Ultra-slim Ladybird has…
