Tag: fine jewellery
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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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OF BLINDING LIGHTS, CELEBRITIES & SHINING DIAMONDS
There’s something about New York. The diversity and glamour, be it celebrities on coffee runs, strolling through the streets or shopping around. Then there are the jewellery and watch maisons, the famed Midtown Manhattan, which is also known as the Diamond District, and independent creatives who call NYC home. Movies have been shot in the…
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FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Discover festive favourites as chosen by guest jewellery editor Isabella Yan The festive season is upon us and the excitement is mounting, and with it comes a little gift inspiration. In the last year, I’ve scoured globally for resplendent jewels – rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants and made a selection of those that I…
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EDMOND CHIN’S MARVELLOUS UNIVERSE
The Creative Director is shaping up the world of Boghossian with his mettle. We caught up with the Hong Kong-based Singaporean designer to discuss travel, jewellery, and his passion – research. If you weren’t a jewellery designer, what would you be? I have a couple of very, very strong interests. One of my biggest interests…
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JEWELS FOR TRAVELING IN STYLE
Going on holiday? You’ll need dresses, beachwear, and accessories – and jewellery, of course, because you’ve got to travel in style! Here are two fine jewellery collections to consider – one inspired by travel cases and handbags and another inspired by paper boats. Zeemou Zeng – Art of Travel Zeemou Zeng first launched his Art…
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4 JEWELLERY BRANDS TO KNOW IN 2022
Exciting names to know and follow in the world of jewellery. LEEN HEYNE When Leen Heyn was about seven years old, he would often make jewellery for his mother or his teachers at school. Growing up in Tilburg, in the south of the Netherlands, Leen was influenced by everything Dutch, but, when he began goldsmithing,…
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THIS JEWELLERY DESIGNER CAN TURN YOUR VOICE INTO JEWELLERY
Each sound of the spoken word has a unique, but invisible shape; an intangible resource often packed with power and emotion, but impossible to make tangible – but not so much for French artist and voice sculptor Gilles Azzaro. Working in his studio, The Voice Factory, in picturesque Lavaur in France, Gilles captures sound wave…
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BEST CERAMIC JEWELLERY FOR 2022
More jewellery designers are employing ceramic in their creations for head-turning results. Here are our favourites. How do designers stand out from the crowd? In the highly competitive world of jewellery, first impression is key. And it’s here where designers capture our attention – with bold and daring designs, where conformity is no longer an…
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CROSS COLLECTION BY CHRISTINA SOUBLI
Greek designer Christina Soubli’s Cross collection is quickly evolving into one of her best-sellers. Her popular Dentelles line’s filigree technique has prompted the designer to employ those stylish little details to shape her cross pendants, both big and small. “Filigree is my signature technique and it also allows me to add volume without that much…
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ALL EYES ON SOUTHEAST ASIAN TALENT
We place five independent and emerging jewellery designers from Southeast Asia and its diaspora in the spotlight The first wave of jewellery designers from Asia, primarily from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan have made an indelible mark in recent years, gaining global interest and establishing a loyal following in the West. However, jewellery artists of…
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LEONORI PRESENTS: THE ANIME COLLECTION
Italian fine jewellery brand, Leonori, is back on the scene with a new jewellery collection that is characterised by elegance and simplicity After a dark period of battling with Covid-19, Italy’s vibrancy and shine has returned. Now, the nation known for its culture and craftsmanship is experiencing a renaissance, which is complemented by the new…
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PATCHARAVIPA’S WORLD
Jewellery designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura is one of the hottest names in Thailand’s contemporary jewellery design scene. Here’s a peek into her fun, fabulous world. Born into an illustrious family of inventors, developers, and philanthropists, jewellery designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura began crafting jewellery at the age of thirteen, drawing inspiration from her family’s life, legacy, and her…