Tag: fine jewellery
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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…
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BORN TO BE A STAR
Lady Gaga at the Los Angeles premiere of A Star Is Born wearing Bvlgari jewellery and Givenchy silver gown Lady Gaga on authenticity, compassion, and being ambitious enough to pursue her passions Who would forget the moment Lady Gaga graced the 2010 MTV Video Movie Awards, wearing a dress made of raw beef? No doubt…
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BLACK NOIR
Nothing says class and opulence more than an all-black outfit with a touch of gold, pearls, or diamonds Ready to Wear Fall-Winter 2018, JOSIE NATORI Images courtesy of Josie Natori 1. Iconic Ring Panthere de Cartier ring, CARTIER 2. Statement Heel Lark 100 shiny calf with pearls, JIMMY CHOO 3. Elegant…
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MITA VOHRA
JEWEL TALK WITH MITA VOHRA On personal style and passion for jewellery Kenya-born, London-based Indian entrepreneur Mita Vohra made a crossover from law to hospitality, and later detoured into jewellery — a circuitous route, no doubt, but one that she gladly took. She first launched her fine jewellery brand Jooal, along with her ex-husband. After…
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GRAFF DIAMONDS
THE LEGACY DAZZLES ON Celebrating heritage with a new iconic collection Famously dubbed ‘King of Diamonds’ and Jeweller to the Stars’ in the course of his life, the achievements and exploits of American jeweller Harry Winston occupy an immortal place in jewellery — especially diamond — lore and history. At 12, he reputedly discovered a…
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SARTORO JEWELRY
SIBLING REVELRY Championing traditional savoir-faire and innovative approach to fine jewellery Family-run fine jewellery brand Sartoro is a treasured fixture within the jewellery scene in Bangkok. With a profound design understanding, siblings Arto and Saro Artinian, who co-founded the brand in 2001, continue to preserve traditional jewellery-making techniques while embracing new ones. “We want our…
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CHOPARD
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY An interview with Chopard’s Caroline Scheufele A luscious pomegranate, complete with gold crown calyx and glistening red spinel pips, forms the dazzling backdrop to the upper silhouette of a slender female figure draped in an elegant silver gown. She is wrapped in a gold laurel wreath, which connects her to the “fruit of…
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Reveal or conceal a mystery with whimsical high jewellery In today’s culture of over-sharing, the pleasure of keeping a secret is getting rare. Van Cleef & Arpels turns this around with Le Secret, a whimsical collection of jewellery offering various ways to conceal and reveal a surprise. Mystery, after all,…
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JEWELLERY SPREAD
ROSES ARE RED DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Romance cynics, look away now. This special spread is utterly, unapologetically romantic — all sugar and spice, and everything nice. Because, really, who doesn’t love flowers and diamonds, especially on Valentine’s Day? Although recent surveys reveal that almost 50% of women would rather prefer to receive long-lasting gifts —…
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BOUCHERON
WINTER’S TALE A glimpse into snowy wonderlands through high jewellery More than a century ago, French jewellery house Boucheron opened its first store outside France. The family-run company chose Moscow before transferring to St Petersburg a few decades later. Since then, a Russian aesthetic has manifested itself in many of the brand’s creations — sometimes…
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MIX & MATCH
THE SHADE REPORT Bask in the glamour of Fall-Winter’s chicest colours RED-TO-TOE From Dolce & Gabbana to Bottega Veneta, there’s no denying red is a favourite colour of the season. Much like lipstick, there’s a red to suit everybody. Scarlet or mahogany, merlot or sangria? No matter the shade, this is a go-to colour if…
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EMPEROR JEWELLERY
DIAMOND EXPRESSIONS Celebrating 75 years of devotion to elegance and luxury In less than three decades, Cindy Yeung, CEO and Chairperson of Emperor Watch and Jewellery, has successfully put the company on the map, giving it a reputable name in the luxury watch and jewellery retail industry. Having joined the company in 1990 and embraced…