Tag: jewellery
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State Property Turns 10: Afzal Imram on Design, Identity and Going Global
Celebrating a decade in the industry, State Property’s Afzal Imram reflects on their identity and where the brand sees itself in the Singapore and global jewellery industry. Text by: Karen Fong For over a decade, State Property has risen to become one of Singapore’s most well-known modern jewellery brands. Their sleek, minimalist, industrial-inspired pieces combine…
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Diamonds Meet Sporty Luxury in a New Era of Everyday Jewellery
Luxury maisons are redesigning diamond jewellery with athletic silhouettes, lightweight materials and subtle sparkle made for daily wear. This new sporty-luxe style blends comfort with craftsmanship, reshaping how modern collectors choose and wear their diamonds. Text by: Young Lim A decade of athleisure has changed the way we dress, and now, the way we wear…
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Secret’s Out: How Niessing Rose From Niche Brand To Minimalist Giant
The German fine jewellery brand is known for contemporary design and has lately become a popular choice amongst jewellery fans in the city. CEO Sandro Erl discusses the brand’s growing popularity and how it syncs so well with the tastes and trends in Singapore. Niessing, the German jewellery brand founded in 1873, used to be…
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New High Jewellery Collections Inspired by Architecture
Discover the latest high jewellery collections from Bvlgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Nayestones and Pomellato, each inspired by iconic architecture. From Art Deco geometry to modern minimalist lines, these new designs showcase structural beauty, symmetry and light. Text by: Young Lim In both jewellery and architecture, beauty is never just skin-deep. It lies in the…
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LINEAGE AND LEGACY: SOUTHEAST ASIA’S MULTI-GENERATIONAL JEWELLERY COMPANIES
With a passion for gemstones in their blood, tradition and innovation on their minds, and the future in front of them, three multi-generational jewellery companies in Southeast Asia discuss the most precious treasure of all: family. THE POWER OF FOUR Family has always been at the beating heart of jewellery house Amee Philips, entwined with…
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DRIVEN BY PASSION: JOEY QUEK
From her day job as a lawyer to her venture in F&B, Joey Quek wants to have it all and do it well. Joey Quek keeps a very busy schedule. For most of the day, she navigates the legal complexities that might concern the island’s most established families as a family office lawyer. By late…
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ANDREA SAVAGE: PURPOSEFUL LIFE LED BY DESIGN
Andrea Savage’s jewellery choices reflect her infectious élan and purposeful life led by design. Andrea Savage describes herself as “an interior design by training, host and television personality by experience, and a multifaceted optimist by design.” It is an apt representation of the co-CEO and creative director of A Life By Design, whose name and…
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PALACE’S WONDERS: SIMONE JEWELS’ HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION, DOLMABAHCE
Simone Jewels’ latest collection of masterpieces, DOLMABAHCE, is an exquisite homage to the grandeur and opulence of the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul. Built during the height of the Ottoman Empire, the Dolmabahçe Palace, known for its artistic influences, stands as a testament to the empire’s unparalleled stateliness in the 14th and 15th centuries. Simone Ng…
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INVESTING IN CONTEMPORARY LUXURY WITH GOLDHEART’S NEW 999 GOLD GU FA JIN COLLECTION
by Priyanka Elhence Goldheart’s latest collection for modern consumers and savvy investors revives the art of Gu Fa Jin – the ancient imperial Chinese goldsmithing technique. One of the highlights of the Goldheart 999 Gold Gu Fa Jin collection is that it brings together ancient craft and Chinese heritage and culture as symbols of contemporary luxury,…
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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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SHANYA AMARASURIYA ON HOW B.P. DE SILVA CONTINUES TO INSPIRE CHANGE
By Sasha Gonzales Shanya Amarasuriya fifth-generation jeweller and creative director of B.P. de Silva Jewellers tells us about her design influences, how she found her calling, and how she sees the brand evolving. Having grown up in a family of jewellers, it’s no surprise that Shanya Amarasuriya is a creative force at her family’s…
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RADO’S CENTRIX OPEN HEART COLLECTION IS AN ODE TO LOVE, WITH A DESIGN INSPIRED BY BRIDGES
Linking hearts across the world, one wrist at a time Whether it’s the iconic Pont des Arts in Paris, where lovers once attached engraved padlocks to the railings, or the picturesque Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) in Amsterdam, where couples seal their love with passionate kisses, bridges have long been symbols of the enduring bond between…