Tag: gemstones
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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 starting point for a sapphire…
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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 way for a jewellery capsule…
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LET YOUR TRUE COLORS SHINE
A new range of statement rings from Dehres that helps draw out the wearer’s true colours Round Madagascar vivid red no heat ruby, weighing 3.60 carats; 2 round Columbian emeralds totaling 3.80 carats; 11 small pear shape white diamonds totaling 2.60 carats; 5 small marquise shape white diamonds totaling 0.80 carats There’s nothing that makes…
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CAST IN STONE
As if making up for the low expectation due to a massively downsized exhibition this year, jewelry brands rallied with a scintillating array of new pieces “Baselworld is the platform for the whole industry, not only watches, but also jewelry, gemstones and related branches,” says Mr. Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of Baselworld. Participating brands brightened…
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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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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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JEWEL TALK WITH SIMONE NG
Simone Ng wearing a Santa Maria Africana ring from Simone Jewels, pearl earrings from Jouer by Simone, dress from Off-White, and wool studded jacket by Hyein Seo from Surrender On personal style and what jewellery really means to her It is always a pleasure to talk to Simone Ng, the Creative Director and Designer…
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DISTINCTLY NEW YORK
Harry Winston pays tribute to the iconic city with a spectacular new collection New York. The mere mention of the name conjures up images of energy, glamour, and excitement. No other city on earth is like it. It is the incarnation of the American dream: if you can make it in New York, you’ll make…
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LOUIS VUITTON
LASTING FINERY An ode to the modern woman’s timeless style At the recent Haute Couture week in Paris, legendary French fashion house Louis Vuitton embodied the essential image of its ideal woman in a stunning new high jewellery collection aptly named Conquêtes, French for ‘conquests’. The pieces combine two of the Maison’s emblematic signature motifs…
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Delighting in the spectrum of bi-coloured jewels
From rare pink star diamond to black opal, we’ve all seen our fair share of exceptional gemstones. Yet one particular kind never fails to amaze — bi-coloured gemstone. “A bi-coloured stone is like a paintbrush loaded with more than one colour,” says US-based jewellery designer Margery Hirschey, who likes to take a painterly approach to…
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A tribute to the fashion-forward amethyst
With a cultural history spanning millennia, the amethyst has been appreciated for its rich, deep colour associated with both the Roman emperors and French wine. Yet the gemstone’s charm simply lies in its ability to woo women’s fashion sensibilities around the world. Damiani In Damiani’s Margherita collection, diamonds entwined with amethysts to create sparkling…
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CARATELL: SHARED PASSIONS
Having met and fallen in love at a design school, Michael Koh and Achillea Teng are in sync creatively ever since. The husband-and-wife tandem poured their individual expertise and shared passion into jewellery creations, culminating in the 2004 birth of the brand Caratell. Short for “carat can tell”, it has now became an award-winning Singapore…