Tag: fine jewellery
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GUY MEETS GIRL
Guy Bedarida’s fresh vision for Marina B. is the most exciting yet for the renowned brand. Almost three years have passed since Guy Bedarida acquired the jewellery company Marina B., and today, the designer-turned-businessman claims it has been “a whirlwind, an eye-opening experience”. Mr. Bedarida is well regarded in the jewellery industry, particularly in design,…
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FABERGÉ’S CELESTIAL INSPIRATIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan Fabergé draws inspiration from the celestial world for its new Hilal Crescent Collection. The festival-ready line up of jewels include a pendant, earrings and ring. The capsule collection owes its name to the Arabic term for ‘crescent moon.’ Referencing spirituality and symbolism, the design handcrafted in 18k yellow gold features a…
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THE ART OF COLLABORATION
Collaborations that bring creative flair to the world of jewellery Luxury jewellers have, in the past, embraced collaborations with original talents and artisans. Oftentimes, they remained an invisible tribe that merely lent their imagination and skill. However, we have seen a shift in the way jewellers collaborate; merging ideas to create unusual and surprising pieces.…
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COLETTE’S DIVINE COLLECTION: SANTOS Y CIELOS
Colette Steckel Back Story: Colette Steckel grew up between France and Mexico and, though incredibly different, both countries continue to play a large part in who she is, all while informing her design aesthetic. “I still call both countries my home, as my family and I split our time between Paris, Mexico City, and a…
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RETROUVAÍ’S NEW ALCHEMY COLLECTION IS TIMELESS AND MEANINGFUL
by Smitha Sadanandan Retrouvaí, a jewellery brand founded by Toronto-born Kirsty Stone, recently unveiled its newest collection called Alchemy, which is inspired by the birth of Stone’s daughter and represents the following virtues: Love, Vitality, Bravery, and Honor. Pendants, signet rings, triple wrap bracelets, hoop earrings, and studs set with hand-cut carnelian, green turquoise,…
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ANDREA FOHRMAN LAUNCHES RINGS FOR MEN
Andrea Fohrman’s eponymous brand, launched in 2004, has any number of jewels that evoke the spirit of California, nature, and its colour palette. “Putting together a design with the help from our natural resources from my surroundings is truly inspiring to me.” Growing up in Marin County, Fohrman remembers a clear night sky on most…
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NINA RUNSDORF LAUNCHES ‘ALL THAT IS’ COLLECTION
by Smitha Sadanandan Nina Runsdorf has been designing jewellery for as long as she can remember. She recalls designing her first jewellery line – sitting in her mother’s upstate farm kitchen – when she was merely 12 years old. After an early career in fashion and getting married, Runsdorf reconnected with her passion for…
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PIPPA SMALL’S JEWELLERY WITH A CONSCIENCE
by Smitha Sadanandan UK designer Pippa Small has been in the industry for around 25 years. She started her own business and consulting for larger brands like Gucci under Tom Ford, Chloe, and Dosa, which taught her a lot about the design process. Small is also known for her ethical collections and happens to…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH SUZANNE KALAN
by Smitha Sadanandan Evil Eye Fireworks ring A look at Suzanne Kalan’s spring time offerings Fine jeweller Suzanne Kalan has been busy with the launch of three new collections at home in sunny Los Angeles. With life on the slow track since the outbreak of Covid-19, the designer has been inspired on all aspects of…
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LYDIA COURTEILLE’S GEMS TRANSPORTS US TO AN AMBER-HUED ROOM IN A RUSSIAN PALACE
by Smitha Sadanandan Among the big jewellery brands that showcase their collections in Paris during Spring Couture Week, there are also a number of independent designers who present their new works. One such remarkable jeweller is Paris-based Lydia Courteille, who, as of late, says she has been busy seeking out inspiration from the past.…
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SAY IT WITH STATEMENT RINGS
1 No one understands the allure of coloured diamonds like GRAFF, which is why every piece they produce that features one automatically becomes a masterpiece. Take for example the 5.63-carat pearshape Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond ring, which was cut from The Lesotho Pink – an extraordinarily rare 13.33-carat pink rough diamond. With the demand…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH LEYLA ABDOLLAHI
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based Leyla Abdollahi melds her Iranian roots, her “great love and appreciation for art, travel, music, fashion”, and nature with Western influences to create flamboyant, modern jewellery “Elegant with a surrealist twist” and in a great array of colour, Leyla Abdollahi’s designs are an extension of her “inborn aesthetic with no boundaries in free-flowing creativity.”…