Tag: harry winston
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JEWELLERY TIMEPIECES SET THE HOURS AGLOW
by Lili Li Gemstones and fanciful designs are paired with precision mechanism. If the raison d’etre of every timepiece is merely to tell the time, we will obligingly strap dull and functional mini machines on our wrists. But, alas, it isn’t. Timepieces are an expression of hopeful anticipation, making the passage of time a…
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SHOWSTOPPERS: THE SEASON’S MOST FABULOUS TIMEPIECES
If you think that life is too short for plain, utilitarian timepieces, then this selection is for you. It’s all about the craftsmanship, artistry, and colour with these OTT watches. RICHARD MILLE RM 07-01 COLOURED CERAMICS COLLECTION richardmille.com JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO ONE CORDONNET JEWELLERY jaeger-lecoultre.com HERMÈS ARCEAU TOUCAN DE PARADIS hermes.com PATEK PHILIPPE…
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HANGING AROUND
A selection of our favourite pendants for Spring 1 Young By Dilys’ presents the Reversible Lucky Coin necklace in 18K white gold and set with white diamonds, resulting in a clean and modern look for an otherwise traditional piece. Flip it over and tradition comes into play with the engraving of an age-old Chinese…
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HARRY WINSTON’S GEM OF A WATCH
Inspired by emerald cut diamonds, the Harry Winston Emerald Collection is an elegant timepiece worthy of a place on your wrist. Harry Winston earned his moniker, “The King of Diamonds”, because of his unrivalled collection of historic gemstones. He is also synonymous with the American jewellery scene because of his approach to cutting and setting…
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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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ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED
Nicole Kidman on her favourite jewellery and dressing up for the red carpet Nicole Kidman wearing Harry Winston high jewellery and the new Omega Constellation Manhattan watch In the past 20 years that I’ve known Nicole Kidman, I’ve never really seen her dressed down. Her outfit is always event-appropriate, her jewellery on point,…
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IT’S PARTY TIME
Model wearing the Twenty-4 timepiece from Patek Philippe Find the perfect timepiece to match your year-end party outfit It’s the end of the year, which means there are parties to attend and fetes to indulge in all things luxurious. Get ready to dust off that sequinned dress, four-inch stilettos, and whip out those glittering accessories…
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THE GLAMOROUS SAMARITANS
Five jewellers give the best gifts that keep on giving While stunning diamonds and colourful gemstones are always at the forefront of our glamorous industry, the behind-the-scene humanitarian facets are what make it more endearing. Many of the globally acclaimed jewellers believe in philanthropy, and each has their own ways of giving back to the…
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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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GRAFF DIAMONDS
THE LEGACY DAZZLES ON Celebrating heritage with a new iconic collection Famously dubbed ‘King of Diamonds’ and Jeweller to the Stars’ in the course of his life, the achievements and exploits of American jeweller Harry Winston occupy an immortal place in jewellery — especially diamond — lore and history. At 12, he reputedly discovered a…
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MOON WATCH-ING
Up close with the most romantic of all complications If the recent total solar eclipse had piqued your interest in solar events, you might want to consider getting a watch with a moon phase complication. The complication tracks the moon’s continuous orbit around the earth and shows its current phase as one sees it in…
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A charming anthology: The fun and playful side of fine jewellery
Throughout centuries, charms were used either as amulets, practical tools, or status symbols. It became fashionable in the early 20th century when Queen Victoria popularised the charm bracelets, and even made “mourning” charms trendy by incorporating miniature portraits or lockets of hair from the deceased in the trinkets. Whether made of precious metals, faceted or…