Tag: haute joiallerie
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ULTRALUXE 2024: A CURATED COLLECTION OF FASHION AND JEWELLERY
UltraLuxe 2024 brings together a world-class curation of haute design and meticulous craft by internationally acclaimed independent jewellery designers and houses, prestigious watchmakers, celebrated fashion designers and niche luxury brands. UltraLuxe 2024, Asia’s foremost festival of niche luxury, returns to Singapore from 4 to 13 October. Held at the TENT@ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza,…
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NATURE’S BEAUTY CAPTURED IN HOUSE OF GENEVA’S HORLOGE FLEURIE COLLECTION
The House of Geneva, which was established in 2017, was born from a passion for gemstones and a desire to share a unique heritage. What resulted were unique and exclusive high jewellery pieces produced by some of the most talented local craftsmen. Since its inception, House of Geneva has gone on to create sophisticated, pared-down…
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BOOK TALK: FIVE MINUTES WITH MARION FASEL
by Smitha Sadanandan Marion Fasel is a jewellery historian and author of eight other books on twentieth-century jewellery. She is the founder of the online jewellery magazine, The Adventurine. Fasel’s new book, Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, depicts some of the most spectacular beasts transformed into sparkling treasures. She tells us more…
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TIANCHENG INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY AND JADEITE AUTUMN AUCTION 2020
An auction that should not be missed, highlighting dazzling diamonds, the finest gemstones, and jadeite 6.70-Carat Natural Fancy Deep Yellow VS1 Clarity Excellent Polish and Symmetry Diamond Ring On 28 November, an array of treasures will be on offer at the Tiancheng International Jewellery and Jadeite Autumn Auction. The main highlights of this auction would…
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STARDUST: THE WORK AND LIFE OF JEWELER EXTRAORDINAIRE FRÉDÉRIC ZAAVY
If you are a fan of Frédéric Zaavy, who has created famous pieces for Fabergé, you’d be delighted to see more of his works in a coffee table book. The first monograph dedicated to the Parisian artist-jeweller is being launched this month. Frédéric Zaavy New York-based photographers John Bigelow Taylor and Dianne Dubler worked closely…
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ANCIENT TECHNIQUE REVIVAL
With the rise of new-age technology and the proliferation of mechanised production, there’s been a resurgence of contemporary jewellers who are reviving, restoring, and celebrating ancient techniques. Here are four notable ones. Gold Engraving For centuries, the earliest craftsmen adopted carving and engraving as a mode of artistic expression. This has always been a distinguishing…
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THE WORLD OF OBJET D’EMOTION
Valery Demure of Objet d’Emotion talks about transforming her dream jewellery retail concept into a reality Objet d’Emotion is a fine jewellery shopping platform curated by Valery Demure. Founded in October 2018, it presents a selection of talented jewellery artists and aims to connect jewellery lovers with up-and-coming designers. Demure, who is a regular exhibitor…
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PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK GOES VIRTUAL
Paris Haute Couture Week is one of the most important weeks in the global fashion and jewellery industry’s calendars. However, this year’s unfortunate events threw a curveball at everything. In addition to fashion shows having no choice but to go digital, the Parisian world of high jewellery followed suit and went virtual for the first…
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CINDY CHAO TAKES ON NEW HEIGHTS
Cindy Chao reflects on 15 years in the business and growth in her latest collection The past five years have been phenomenal for Cindy Chao. Her award-winning sculptural jewellery graced the red carpets of the Met Gala and the Oscars, impressing fashion pundits with her undeniably Asian aesthetic. Then there are the museum acquisitions that…
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GUY MEETS GIRL
Guy Bedarida’s fresh vision for Marina B. is the most exciting yet for the renowned brand. Almost three years have passed since Guy Bedarida acquired the jewellery company Marina B., and today, the designer-turned-businessman claims it has been “a whirlwind, an eye-opening experience”. Mr. Bedarida is well regarded in the jewellery industry, particularly in design,…
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FABERGÉ’S CELESTIAL INSPIRATIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan Fabergé draws inspiration from the celestial world for its new Hilal Crescent Collection. The festival-ready line up of jewels include a pendant, earrings and ring. The capsule collection owes its name to the Arabic term for ‘crescent moon.’ Referencing spirituality and symbolism, the design handcrafted in 18k yellow gold features a…
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THE ART OF COLLABORATION
Collaborations that bring creative flair to the world of jewellery Luxury jewellers have, in the past, embraced collaborations with original talents and artisans. Oftentimes, they remained an invisible tribe that merely lent their imagination and skill. However, we have seen a shift in the way jewellers collaborate; merging ideas to create unusual and surprising pieces.…