Tag: diamonds
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ETHEREAL IMPRESSIONS
The romance and delicacy of lace-patterned jewellery For centuries, lace has been desired for its fragile and delicate nature. Both feminine and flirtatious, it suggests romance and mystery. Highly precious because of its delicacy, this unique theadwork provides a multitude of historical, geographical, and aesthetic references. During the Renaissance period, French, Venetian and Flemish lace…
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A TIME TO BLOOM
High jewellery inspired by the beauty of the lotus flower Since ancient times, the lotus flower has been a symbol of purity, spirituality, and serenity — a being of water, air, and sun that spends its infancy beneath the water line and its maturity above it. Lotus by De Beers is the new high jewellery…
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WARMING TONES
If a colourful palette doesn’t suit your jewellery taste, tone it down with a pair of Labyrinth earrings from Esvara. Faceted moonstones and diamonds hang gracefully from the piece, with unique tropical wood accents to even out the shine. www.esvaraviva.com
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JEWEL OF THE WEEK: PIAGET’S MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN
Recalling the glamour of the 1960s-1970s, Piaget presents the Mediterranean Garden, a collection of gold and marquise diamonds that reflect the elegance of the era. In this piece, a diamond collared necklace is set in 18K white gold and set with 224 baguette diamonds that trail down towards two marquise emeralds. At the…
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GIARDINO ROYALE
When Countess Sveva della Gherardesca married Nicholas Romanov, descendant of the Tsar of Russia, she wore a head dress made of tiny wax orange blossoms. The custom of wearing orange blossoms, which was popular in European weddings, originated in China, where the flower was seen as a symbol of purity, chastity, and fruitfulness. The practice…
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BREGUET DECLARES 2017 YEAR OF THE WOMAN WITH THIS WATCH
Ladies, make space for Breguet’s exquisite timepiece this coming new year. In conjunction to the upcoming BaselWorld (happening in March 2017), luxury watch brand Breguet unveils an exclusive glimpse of its new addition to the iconic Tradition collection — the Tradition Dame 7038 Ref. 7038BR/18/9V6 D00D in rose gold. A romantic yet, highly functional piece,…
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Versatile, beautiful and precious — diamonds are forever. The stone has characteristics that qualify as our best friend. This sparkling partner-in-crime is usually paired with fine materials such as white gold, producing masterpieces that are polished and attractive. A history of growing up with jewels, jewellery designer Vanessa de Jaegher too, love diamonds. In search…
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WHY THIS PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH WILL BREAK RECORDS
At the upcoming Christie’s Important Watches sale, the auction house will be featuring a unique 18k white gold triangular bracelet watch with diamond crystal glass, Ref. 3843/1 by Patek Philippe. Here, we explain why we think this timepiece will break records during its Hong Kong sale on 28 November 2016, Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.…
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SJP x KAT FLORENCE
Every once in awhile, a girl has to indulge herself — The all-too-familiar quote from popular TV series, Sex and the City by character Carrie Bradshaw played by Sarah Jessica Parker, is a good reminder why we love shopping. In collaboration with London-based jeweller Kat Florence, the star co-designed The Flawless Diamonds collection…
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NATURE’S GEMS
The combination of pearl and diamond always makes for a classic and important piece. While the diamond adds sparkle, the pearl provides gentle lustre. The result is a match made in jewellery heaven — one that flatters and delights every woman. Yoko London Set in 18k white gold with graduating golden South Sea…