Tag: jewellery design
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JEWELS ON THE CUSP OF REVOLUTION
As technology and sustainability demand attention and digital and physical worlds interplay, jewellery design and manufacture head to new frontiers. We’re certain 2022 promises a jewellery revolution. The lines between art, sculpture, and jewellery will blur with a value shift to creativity rather than purely precious material content. This, coupled with demand for planet-conscious sustainable…
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A GRAND REVIVAL
Popular luxury labels reign supreme in Singapore, but when it comes to jewellery, attitudes are slowly changing, shares Brenda Kang of Revival Vintage Jewels. She reveals that jewellery lovers are unable to resist the charm of vintage and the allure of next generation jewellers. “My grandmother always had on a classic jade disc pendant and…
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FOPE ESSENTIALS
For their latest collection, Italian jewellery brand FOPE focuses on what’s essential, plus a range specifically made for men For this year, it’s all about the essentials at FOPE. With the introduction of the Essentials range, comprised of various 18k gold pieces, fans of the Italian jewellery brand can look forward to a universal line…
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LEONORI PRESENTS: THE ANIME COLLECTION
Italian fine jewellery brand, Leonori, is back on the scene with a new jewellery collection that is characterised by elegance and simplicity After a dark period of battling with Covid-19, Italy’s vibrancy and shine has returned. Now, the nation known for its culture and craftsmanship is experiencing a renaissance, which is complemented by the new…
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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 tones, wearability, and affordability. In…
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CLASH GOES BOLD
Clash [Un]Limited cuff bracelet, reversible, white gold, onyx, diamonds Clash [Un]Limited ring, medium model, white gold, diamonds Cartier introduces the Clash [Un]limited range, a Clash de Cartier capsule collection that is all about bold shapes, colour, and attitude Clash de Cartier crashed onto the jewellery scene not too long ago and introduced a jolt of…
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PATCHARAVIPA’S WORLD
Jewellery designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura is one of the hottest names in Thailand’s contemporary jewellery design scene. Here’s a peek into her fun, fabulous world. Born into an illustrious family of inventors, developers, and philanthropists, jewellery designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura began crafting jewellery at the age of thirteen, drawing inspiration from her family’s life, legacy, and her…
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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 Chopard, drew inspiration from the…
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COUTURE SHOW: ONES TO WATCH, PART 2
Future stars of the jewellery world are waiting to be discovered at the Couture Show 2021 in Las Vegas. Here are a few that shine a bit brighter than the rest. BARE By Dries Criel Dries Criel, the designer behind Antwerp-based Bare, delves into his background in classical ballet, modern dance, travels, and contemporary art.…
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COUTURE SHOW 2021: ONES TO WATCH
Future stars of the jewellery world are waiting to be discovered at the Couture Show 2021 in Las Vegas, happening from 24-26 August. Here are a few that shine a bit brighter than the rest. SHIHARA By Yuta Ishihara Designer Yuta Ishihara was born and raised in Yamanashi, Japan, a prefecture located west of Tokyo…
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BEAUTY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN MIKIMOTO’S HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION
Model Ai Tominaga wears brooch in 18K White Gold, 18K Pink Gold, Freshwater Natural Pearl, Jadeite, Zoisite, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Mikimoto looks to the inherent beauty of Japanese culture for its latest high jewellery collection aptly called The Japanese Sense of Beauty Beauty permeates everyday life in Japan – from something as subtle as the…
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REFINING A PERANAKAN DREAM
18 karat yellow gold, opaque enamel, embellished with garnet and diamond Local atelier Caratell brings back a well-loved Peranakan motif in a collection where colour and skill takes precedence. If there ever was one motif analogous to modern Singapore, it might just be the Peranakan majolica tile. A staple in every heritage Straits Chinese home,…