Tag: fine jewellery
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VIVA LAS VEGAS
At the Couture Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, we spotted jewellery that reveals its playful side and goes beyond the seriousness associated with material value. Here, bold designs made a statement for a real feast for the senses The annual Couture Show held from 30 May to 3 June in Las Vegas saw the Wynn…
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CANNES YOU HANDLE IT?
The dreamiest and most bridal-worthy ensembles straight from the Cote d’Azur Evoking good-old glamour and elegance, the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet spectacle always serves as a refreshing palate cleanser after the drama and heavy guises of the Met Gala. This year, of course, was no different. What caught our attention, however, were all the…
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HELLO, SPRING
Belford Jewellery’s latest collection flutters with happiness Belford Jewellery’s mission is to share their love and passion for high jewellery with the rest of the world. And since 1977, it has been doing exactly that. What began as a passionate hobby of two art-loving owners, doing private commissions for good friends and clients, gradually evolved…
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Sartoro
Brothers Arto and Saro Artinian share an inextricable, one-of-a-kind bond growing up together in the family diamond business. Having learned the ins and outs of jewellery making and diamond trade at an early age, it comes as no surprise that their sibling dynamic has rendered itself well to success in business. Their entrepreneurial bond solidified…
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
Italian jeweller Verdi captures the Mediterranean dreams in coral For almost five decades now, Italian fine jeweller Verdi has showcased the best of Italian artistry and craftsmanship, with pieces that prize the personality of the product over and above its commercial value. “We aim to give our customers their first experience in fine jewellery to…
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THE JOY OF BESPOKE
Three reasons why you should customise your engagement ring, according to GIOIA Fine Jewellery In a world of mass-produced designs, Singapore-based GIOIA Fine Jewellery is carving its own niche through personalised and customised creations. From red-carpet-ready jewellery to handcrafted engagement rings, each of GIOIA’s items has a story to tell and is a masterpiece for…
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ITALIAN CHIC
ZYDO displays graceful flexibility and elegance with a stunning new collection Creating pieces that combine impeccable gemstones with artisanal excellence and modern designs, Italian fine jewellery brand ZYDO clearly has a penchant for innovation. This constant desire to create something new has helped steer the company to the right direction throughout the years. Founded 47…
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Matthia’s & Claire
Growing up in the family trade, Mattia and Chiara are on a mission to uphold the family legacy. Their father, Gianfranco Cilluffo, is the founder and current president of Orexport; and since the company’s founding in 1969, Orexport has dedicated itself to producing jewellery based on artisan traditions. Although it is now supported by modern…
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Kahn High Jewellery
For a relatively young brand, Kahn High Jewellery has made great strides in taking the homegrown Hong Kong brand to the international arena. At their atelier in Central — Hong Kong’s vibrant business and retail centre — diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other gemstones are put together with an almost obsessive attention to detail to create…
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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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90 Years of FOPE
The best reinvention success stories happen when you believe in your product enough to know it’s time for a cool change. Such was the case for Italian jeweller FOPE. When Umberto Cazzola founded FOPE in 1929, it was a much different company. Its focus was on crafting stretchable watchbands, using gold and other metals. The…