Tag: accessories
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THE NEW CHIC ACCESSORY: MASK CHAINS
by Smitha Sadanandan As face masks transformed from health and hygiene gear to mandatory wear, a few jewellers got creative and amped up the style factor with chains and beads. Saskia Diez mask chain Old shirts really came in handy for Saskia Diez when she set out to sew some simple masks for her…
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INSIDE THE FRAME
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based fashion photographer John-Paul Pietrus is also known for his brand, Francis de Lara, which produces bespoke, dramatic, gold plated, and gem accented eyewear. Equally fascinating is his new line of fine jewellery, where his love for Renaissance art and history underpins the designs. Hi John-Paul. Tell us more about yourself. I…
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WEAR YOUR SKIN PROUDLY
Matthia’s & Claire’s Skin collection lets your true self shine Swiss jewellery brand, Matthia’s & Claire, was established almost two decades ago with the goal of tapping into the international market. Today, the brand is pushing for the concept of fun, personalisation and one-of-a-kind pieces, which is why the Skin collection plays such an…
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Sartoro
Brothers Arto and Saro Artinian share an inextricable, one-of-a-kind bond growing up together in the family diamond business. Having learned the ins and outs of jewellery making and diamond trade at an early age, it comes as no surprise that their sibling dynamic has rendered itself well to success in business. Their entrepreneurial bond solidified…
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Matthia’s & Claire
Growing up in the family trade, Mattia and Chiara are on a mission to uphold the family legacy. Their father, Gianfranco Cilluffo, is the founder and current president of Orexport; and since the company’s founding in 1969, Orexport has dedicated itself to producing jewellery based on artisan traditions. Although it is now supported by modern…
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90 Years of FOPE
The best reinvention success stories happen when you believe in your product enough to know it’s time for a cool change. Such was the case for Italian jeweller FOPE. When Umberto Cazzola founded FOPE in 1929, it was a much different company. Its focus was on crafting stretchable watchbands, using gold and other metals. The…
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VINTAGE LOVERS
Relieve the romance and glamour of the bygone eras through jewellery For many jewellery lovers, ‘vintage’ is a romantic term, describing bygone eras of beauty and glamour. For some, the term brings to mind treasures passed down from their grandmother, created and gifted during a time when courtship involved poetry and handwritten letters. Strictly speaking,…
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DOES IT SPARK JOY?
Young By Dilys’ encourages us to be mindful with our jewellery Inspired by the master of organisation and tidying up, Marie Kondo, up-and-coming fine jewellery brand Young By Dilys’ challenges us to ‘declutter’ our jewellery boxes and keep only pieces that bring joy and positivity in our daily life. Do we buy jewellery because it…
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AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS
Without frill and distraction, we let these diamond creations do the talking Art Director: Dennis V. C. Chong Photographer: Chito Sardea DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja A blank canvas is one of the most important tools of an artist. For most jewellery designers, a sketchbook is crucial in being able to translate raw ideas onto paper,…
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ODE TO THE PERFECT PEARL
Model wearing pieces from the Looped collection From Indonesia to New York, Atlas Pearls delights the world with its beautiful eco South Sea pearls A great success story always starts with a passion, and Atlas Pearls’ is one for the books. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first pearl farm in Kupang, Indonesia, Atlas Pearls…
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ART ON SLEEVE
Ring from the Claude Monet collection FREYWILLE continues to celebrate history, artistry, and luxury with exquisite enamel fine jewellery Much like a painting, enamelwork wonderfully captures the rich, glowing colours and the magical aura of the festive season. And when the creations are as inspired and masterful as those of FREYWILLE, it raises enamelwork from…
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DISTINCTLY NEW YORK
Harry Winston pays tribute to the iconic city with a spectacular new collection New York. The mere mention of the name conjures up images of energy, glamour, and excitement. No other city on earth is like it. It is the incarnation of the American dream: if you can make it in New York, you’ll make…