Two high jewellery designers indulge us with an up close and personal look at their creative process and finely crafted one-of-a-kind treasures. EMMANUEL TARPIN Paris, France Emmanuel Tarpin Emmanuel Tarpin arrived on the high jewellery scene with a quiet fortitude and has since been designing jewels stripped of pretension. His…
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JEWELBOX: CHOPARD INSOFU EMERALD
The Chopard Insofu Emerald is a landmark stone; an extraordinary discovery that is sure to light up the history of jewellery. This rare, exceptional find was discovered in the Kagem mine in Zambia and is one of the most important emeralds ever found in terms of weight (6,225 carats) and…
GREY SPINELS ON THE RISE
Grey spinels are stepping into the limelight as a major gemstone colour trend The varied hues of spinel have been admired for hundreds of years, but their resplendent grey shades have often been overlooked. In recent years, grey spinel has experienced a rapid rise in popularity due to their luminescent…
SERVING DRAMA: HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS FOR 2021
A selection of dramatic standouts from the new high jewellery collections of the worlds most magnificent maisons CHOPARD Paradise Paradise, Chopard’s next Red Carpet Collection, is the realization of a theme near and dear to the brand – the unspoilt, generous, and sublime beauty of Nature. Caroline Scheufele, co-president of…
PULLING THE CURTAIN BACK ON ELUSIVE TREASURES FROM DILYS’
The House of Dilys’ has enjoyed three illustrious decades in Hong Kong’s inimitable and glittering jewellery scene. The private high jeweller is responsible for creating some of the most captivating, bejewelled masterpieces, which have unfortunately only been enjoyed by the discerning eyes of its owners. But as we all know,…
A NEW AGE OF DESIGN
Meet jewellery designers from around the world whose points-of-view on design are as captivating and precious as the pieces they create DAVID MICHAEL JEWELS Twin brothers David and Michael Robinson grew up immersed in jewellery. Their father, Ken, was always involved in the industry: He was one of the first…
UP IN FLAMES
Flare Earrings with Diamonds, Imperal Topaz, Rubellites Brand: Fernando Jorge Founder: Fernando Jorge (London & Brazil) Latest Launch: Launched in Fall 2020, Fernando Jorge’s Flame collection comprises 30 new pieces, ranging from studs to statement necklaces. Native Brazilian gemstones, including emeralds, Paraiba tourmalines, rubellites, and Imperial topaz have also been…
#STAYHOME SERIES: LEARN ABOUT GEMS, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND JEWELLERY IN ART
In order to use the time spent at home wisely, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages us to learn and stay curious by sharing and fostering the culture of jewellery, all while supporting art and education L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, with the support of High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef &…
ROMANCING THE STONE
Sri Lanka is the world’s oldest source of sapphires and her famous gems have been used as a symbol of love and power for centuries. On this “sapphire safari”, we unearth mines, peruse markets, and choose stylish pieces at Colombo’s jewellery stores. Ratnapura, the City of Gems, is the obvious…
BETTER TOGETHER
A closer look at the inspiring collaboration between jeweller Simone Ng and international jewellery insider Katerina Perez When two women with an understanding and passion for jewellery meet, inspiring things are bound to happen. So when Simone Ng of Simone Jewels met jewellery insider Katerina Perez, it paved the…