Tag: jewellery
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Iconic Muses
The jewellery world’s most glamorous and legendary inspirations From Jane Birkin for Jean-Louis Dumas to Françoise Gilot for Picasso, a designer’s muse does not only inspire the artist in shaping a label or a piece of art into the icon that it is known today. She perfectly embodies and epitomises the creation, almost becoming synonymous…
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THE GERMAN PRECISION
Schreiner Fine Jewellery helps put the country’s fine jewellery industry on the world map Germany’s big Cs — cars, carnivals, and castles — merely scratch the surface of what makes this Western European country an appealing travel destination. Misty forests, romantic river valleys, and stretches of lush vineyards are a feast for the eyes. But…
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The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019
The Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2019 (SIJE) is recognised as the largest and the most sustainable jewellery show in Singapore to date. Each year some 250 jewellers from more than 25 countries including contingents of jewellers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Lebanon, Australia, USA, UAE and Poland. The staggering…
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DOES IT SPARK JOY?
Young By Dilys’ encourages us to be mindful with our jewellery Inspired by the master of organisation and tidying up, Marie Kondo, up-and-coming fine jewellery brand Young By Dilys’ challenges us to ‘declutter’ our jewellery boxes and keep only pieces that bring joy and positivity in our daily life. Do we buy jewellery because it…
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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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DAZZLING DUBAI
A peek at this opulent city’s jewellery hubs To say that Dubai is a major shopping destination is an understatement. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the streets of this opulent city to shop for subtle additions to their jewellery collection, as well as for exclusive jewellery fit for grand occasions. From its traditional…
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AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS
Without frill and distraction, we let these diamond creations do the talking Art Director: Dennis V. C. Chong Photographer: Chito Sardea DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja A blank canvas is one of the most important tools of an artist. For most jewellery designers, a sketchbook is crucial in being able to translate raw ideas onto paper,…
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JEWEL TALK WITH CAROLINE SCHEUFELE
On style, splendour, and sustainable luxury Two minutes after meeting Caroline Scheufele, one would realise that beneath her calm and gentle demeanour lies the quiet strength of a woman in charge. As Chopard’s Artistic Director and Co-President, Caroline is responsible for the brand’s ladies’ jewellery and watches’ division, reshaping and changing how we look at…
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LADY BLUE EYES
A glimpse at the different passions of Barbara Sinatra: Frank, fine jewellery, and philanthropy Frank and Barbara Sinatra The love for a good romantic story is as timeless as the human fascination for jewels. In fact, the two often intertwine. Think of the legendary love affair between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and the fabled…
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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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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Model wearing diamond fine jewellery pieces from Zydo Zydo’s Roberto Zybert on continuing his father’s legacy and ensuring the brand’s standards of luxury When one grows up with a family trade, it’s natural for childhood memories to intersect with those of the business. This is true for the Zybert brothers, sons of Davide Zybert, who…
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ODE TO THE PERFECT PEARL
Model wearing pieces from the Looped collection From Indonesia to New York, Atlas Pearls delights the world with its beautiful eco South Sea pearls A great success story always starts with a passion, and Atlas Pearls’ is one for the books. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first pearl farm in Kupang, Indonesia, Atlas Pearls…