Tag: fine jewellery
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Emperor Jewellery
Emperor Watch & Jewellery is a name synonymous to luxury timepieces from around the world. And in recent years, it has also carved a niche in the international jewellery landscape. From its early beginnings as the Shing On Kee Watch Shop founded by Yeung Shing along Hong Kong’s Shanghai Street in 1942, the heritage business…
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Dilys’
In spite of her status in the industry, Dilys Young, the founder and designer of Hong Kong bespoke fine jewellery brand Dilys’, remains humble and unassuming — traits that endear her to her patrons, both local and international. “In our own quiet way, we are trailblazers,” shares Dilys. Her bold use of diverse and unique…
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CARAT 55
Bliss necklace with 134 round diamonds in 18K white and rose gold Singapore-based Carat 55 believes in fashion-forward jewellery that requires minimalist styling. “Our pieces seek to bridge the gap between fine and fashion jewellery,” says the studio’s founder and designer, Zoie Teo. “They are imbued with a strong narrative and fine quality and are…
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VINTAGE LOVERS
Relieve the romance and glamour of the bygone eras through jewellery For many jewellery lovers, ‘vintage’ is a romantic term, describing bygone eras of beauty and glamour. For some, the term brings to mind treasures passed down from their grandmother, created and gifted during a time when courtship involved poetry and handwritten letters. Strictly speaking,…
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THE GERMAN PRECISION
Schreiner Fine Jewellery helps put the country’s fine jewellery industry on the world map Germany’s big Cs — cars, carnivals, and castles — merely scratch the surface of what makes this Western European country an appealing travel destination. Misty forests, romantic river valleys, and stretches of lush vineyards are a feast for the eyes. But…
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The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019
The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019 (SIJE) is recognised as the largest and the most sustainable jewellery show in Singapore to date. Each year some 250 jewellers from more than 25 countries including contingents of jewellers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Lebanon, Australia, USA, UAE and Poland. The staggering…
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DOES IT SPARK JOY?
Young By Dilys’ encourages us to be mindful with our jewellery Inspired by the master of organisation and tidying up, Marie Kondo, up-and-coming fine jewellery brand Young By Dilys’ challenges us to ‘declutter’ our jewellery boxes and keep only pieces that bring joy and positivity in our daily life. Do we buy jewellery because it…
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BACK TO HUE
Vibrant and colourful ensembles, with diamonds, of course, are back at this year’s Golden Globes A stark contrast to last year’s Golden Globes — where celebrities donned mostly all-black ensembles in support of Time’s Up’s initiative against gender inequality and abuse of power in the industry — this year, A-listers embraced vibrant colours once again…
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DAZZLING DUBAI
A peek at this opulent city’s jewellery hubs To say that Dubai is a major shopping destination is an understatement. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the streets of this opulent city to shop for subtle additions to their jewellery collection, as well as for exclusive jewellery fit for grand occasions. From its traditional…
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AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS
Without frill and distraction, we let these diamond creations do the talking Art Director: Dennis V. C. Chong Photographer: Chito Sardea DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja A blank canvas is one of the most important tools of an artist. For most jewellery designers, a sketchbook is crucial in being able to translate raw ideas onto paper,…
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ODE TO THE PERFECT PEARL
Model wearing pieces from the Looped collection From Indonesia to New York, Atlas Pearls delights the world with its beautiful eco South Sea pearls A great success story always starts with a passion, and Atlas Pearls’ is one for the books. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first pearl farm in Kupang, Indonesia, Atlas Pearls…
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ART ON SLEEVE
Ring from the Claude Monet collection FREYWILLE continues to celebrate history, artistry, and luxury with exquisite enamel fine jewellery Much like a painting, enamelwork wonderfully captures the rich, glowing colours and the magical aura of the festive season. And when the creations are as inspired and masterful as those of FREYWILLE, it raises enamelwork from…