Tag: diamonds
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FREYWILLE
Is it art or jewellery? Such is the question one is inclined to ask while looking at FREYWILLE pieces. Many of their collections pay homage to famous artists, such as Monet or Van Gogh, strikingly interpreted using fire enamel and gold. At the company’s workshop in Vienna, artists meticulously craft each piece by hand, adding…
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Foundation Jewellers
You know you have made it as a brand when the Queen of England has been seen wearing your creation not once, but more than a dozen times. Such is the case of Singapore Peranakan jewellery brand Foundation Jewellers, whose creation, the Peranakan Diamond Jubilee pin — a present to Queen Elizabeth by President Tony…
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HOUSE OF DEHRES
Lady Blue necklace with 10 Sri Lankan sapphires, weighing 100 carats, surrounded by pear and marquise diamonds A serendipitous encounter with 22 magnificent heart-shaped Sri Lankan sapphires, weighing over 170 carats, was the impetus for the latest suite of regal jewels, Lady Blue, created by the bold and innovative Hong Kong-based fine jewellery brand, House…
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CARAT 55
Bliss necklace with 134 round diamonds in 18K white and rose gold Singapore-based Carat 55 believes in fashion-forward jewellery that requires minimalist styling. “Our pieces seek to bridge the gap between fine and fashion jewellery,” says the studio’s founder and designer, Zoie Teo. “They are imbued with a strong narrative and fine quality and are…
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THE GERMAN PRECISION
Schreiner Fine Jewellery helps put the country’s fine jewellery industry on the world map Germany’s big Cs — cars, carnivals, and castles — merely scratch the surface of what makes this Western European country an appealing travel destination. Misty forests, romantic river valleys, and stretches of lush vineyards are a feast for the eyes. But…
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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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BRILLIANT MAVERICKS
These ‘role-breaking’ diamond cuts play with brilliance in the most revolutionary of ways Model wearing an earring and ring set, featuring different-cut sapphires and diamonds, GRAFF We all know that the cut plays a major role in the shine and lustre of a diamond. The true brilliance of a diamond comes out when it is…
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FINE FILIGREE
Dior’s sensual take on vintage lace and high jewellery A look at the making of the Dentelle Tulle necklace Looking at the haute couture collections unveiled in mid to late 2018, ‘romantic’ would not be the first description that comes to mind. Cut, volume, and monochromatic palettes have ruled the runway in the past year,…
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LADY BLUE EYES
A glimpse at the different passions of Barbara Sinatra: Frank, fine jewellery, and philanthropy Frank and Barbara Sinatra The love for a good romantic story is as timeless as the human fascination for jewels. In fact, the two often intertwine. Think of the legendary love affair between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and the fabled…
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FANCY A DIAMOND?
Hong Kong’s Kahn High Jewellery is all about non-treated, conflict-free fancy colour diamonds Diamond and emerald earrings in 18K white gold, featuring two Zambian emeralds totalling 13.89 carats Finding a diamond is a quest in itself. Bringing out the best in a diamond is a whole new adventure that Kahn High Jewellery does…
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IN FULL BLOOM
18kt Rose gold bracelet with diamonds from the new Bvlgari Fiorever collection Bvlgari’s new collection pays tribute to its enduring love affair with flowers Flowers are among the most ubiquitous and loved motifs in jewellery. So for a city celebrated for its la dolce vita — namely Rome — and for the city’s quintessential…
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ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED
Nicole Kidman on her favourite jewellery and dressing up for the red carpet Nicole Kidman wearing Harry Winston high jewellery and the new Omega Constellation Manhattan watch In the past 20 years that I’ve known Nicole Kidman, I’ve never really seen her dressed down. Her outfit is always event-appropriate, her jewellery on point,…