Tag: diamonds
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PALACE’S WONDERS: SIMONE JEWELS’ HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION, DOLMABAHCE
Simone Jewels’ latest collection of masterpieces, DOLMABAHCE, is an exquisite homage to the grandeur and opulence of the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul. Built during the height of the Ottoman Empire, the Dolmabahçe Palace, known for its artistic influences, stands as a testament to the empire’s unparalleled stateliness in the 14th and 15th centuries. Simone Ng…
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INVESTING IN CONTEMPORARY LUXURY WITH GOLDHEART’S NEW 999 GOLD GU FA JIN COLLECTION
by Priyanka Elhence Goldheart’s latest collection for modern consumers and savvy investors revives the art of Gu Fa Jin – the ancient imperial Chinese goldsmithing technique. One of the highlights of the Goldheart 999 Gold Gu Fa Jin collection is that it brings together ancient craft and Chinese heritage and culture as symbols of contemporary luxury,…
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EXPRESS INTIMATE BONDS WITH BESPOKE, CUSTOM JEWELLERY
Affectionate bonds are best expressed in bespoke or custom jewellery where every element holds a special meaning Giving a piece of jewellery as a present is a challenging task, but it is one that can be accomplished to perfection. Ultimately, the right piece is one that bears an intimate meaning that is shared between the…
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HONG KONG COUTURIER BARNEY CHENG IS ALSO A RENOWNED JEWELLERY DESIGNER
In 1993, Barney opened his design studio, creating bespoke apparel for prominent ladies in society in Hong Kong and around the region. His clients would often bring with them heirloom jewellery and ask him to update the pieces so that they would go perfectly with his bespoke creations.
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CROWDS RETURN TO HK FOR TWIN JEWELLERY TRADE SHOWS
The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show attracted over 81,000 buyers from 137 countries across the globe, underscoring the shows’ leading world position.
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THIS DOUBLE-SIDED ROSE CUT DIAMOND IS HYPNOTIC
Emergence, a capsule line of rings, by Andrew Geoghegan is inspired by a hag stone pendant. An unconventional diamond cut has landed on our radar. And it’s a dreamy alternative to conventional solitaires. Andrew Geoghegan eschews the traditional to offer a delightful cut: a double-sided rose cut diamond. The stone is set into rings that…
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WILL DIAMONDS GET TO LIVE FOREVER?
Céline Assimon, CEO of De Beers Jewellers & De Beers Forevermark, speaks to us about the morality of natural diamonds.
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JADE TRAU’S BEJEWELLED TRIBUTE TO HER LATE GRANDFATHER
New York City native and jewellery designer Jade Trau named her latest collection “Poppy” after her grandfather, which was a nickname she used to call him. “Poppy is the reason I am doing what I am doing. He taught me to be a person of integrity and honesty, and told me many times that in this…
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A FINE LINE BETWEEN CRAFT AND SENSE
Solitaire gets an exclusive look at one of Cartier’s modern high jewellery masterpieces: the Alaxoa necklace from the latest Sixième Sens Par Cartier collection. How does one perceive the sixth sense? For Cartier, it is a stirring of emotions, sparked by a stimulation of all senses, that can only be felt intimately and intuitively. That…
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COUTURE SHOW: ONES TO WATCH, PART 2
Future stars of the jewellery world are waiting to be discovered at the Couture Show 2021 in Las Vegas. Here are a few that shine a bit brighter than the rest. BARE By Dries Criel Dries Criel, the designer behind Antwerp-based Bare, delves into his background in classical ballet, modern dance, travels, and contemporary art.…
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DIAMOND OFFERINGS FOR SUMMER
by Smitha Sadanandan Sonia Diamond Star Ring Brand: GFG Jewellery by Nilufer Founder: Nilufer Kizilkaya Latest Launch: London-based designer Nilufer Kizilkaya’s new diamond line, Sonia, is inspired by coloured diamonds. “They have alluring, golden, and warm hues and I wanted to create designs that would complement the gemstones; so, each piece started with the stones,”…
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ALL ABOUT VIE
Arto Artinian, CEO of Sartoro Jewelry, tells us more about the jewellery brand’s latest collection, VIE What is the inspiration behind the VIE collection? The VIE collection is a celebration of life, inspired by the desire to love life and live each moment with passion. The collectible and stackable range allows women to share their…