Solitaire Magazine

Tag: jewellery

  • FOR POETS, DREAMERS & VISIONARY WARRIORS

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    A diamond encrusted, 18k gold spider ring sits on a finger, its delicacy and subtle ‘danger’ contrasting with the elaborate lace-like metal necklace that hugs the neck. A full-length flexible metal mesh sleeve, its fine details picked out in blackened bronze, embraces the arm like soft armour.   Spider ring, Photo courtesy of Ferny Chung…

  • #THROWBACK: JEWELLERY TRENDS OF 2016

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    2016 was a year that celebrated individualism. From minimalists to maximalists, daywear to eveningwear; style icons have showcased some of the best looks paired with dazzling masterpieces to fit their personal styles. We’ve seen trends that have exceeded expectations and broken style boundaries, and selected our top five favourites that we think would staying .…

  • CHOPARD’S CAROLINE SCHEUFELE TURNS RED CARPET ‘GREEN’

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    Apart from being graceful and feminine, the 2016 Red Carpet Collection from the Swiss-based jewellery and luxury watches brand Chopard introduces an innovative way of using titanium, allowing artisans to create even more whimsical finishes and colours.   “But the real inspirations for this collection are the big, unique gemstones themselves,” shares Caroline Scheufele, Co-President…

  • 4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLACK PEARL

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    We know of the fair and popular sister — the white, lustrous pearl. But, the black pearl is the one to truly marvel. Its dark colour gives a mysterious shade. Although rare, many would have chanced upon the black pearl adorned on various exquisite jewellery pieces. At SolitaireLuxe, we list four facts you need to know…

  • EDDIE BORGO’S TAKE ON TIFFANY

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    Under the creative direction of Francesca Amfitheatrof, Tiffany & Co. has reached new heights producing one-of-a-kind masterpieces. They embrace iconic Tiffany signatures and constantly seek unique, fresh ideas to create beautiful collections. As a result, Tiffany & Co. appoints Eddie Borgo as the recipient of the first CFDA/Vogue Tiffany & Co. Development Grant. He was selected…

  • ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE

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    In theatre, ordinary life is transformed. From the extremely phenomenal, to the utterly absurd, or the intensely melancholic. Not much in between. Thespians thrive on drama, tension, and spectacle. Our fascination with the theatre goes back to the 6th Century BC when Thespis, a Greek priest, first appeared on stage as an actor.   For…

  • YIN & YANG

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    Image opener: J. MENDEL Fall 2016 Haute Couture Image courtesy of J. Mendel

  • HOT OFF THE HEELS

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    Famed for its gracefully stylish shoes and leather goods, Salvatore Ferragamo now also creates luxuriously whimsical jewellery inspired by its footwear and the symbols associated with its name. The new entrance is the Gancino Zaffiri line by Salvatore Ferragamo Jewels with the collection’s central motif, the Gancino, which originated in the 1970s as a closing…

  • A PALETTE OF CRIMSON

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    Opt for a sophisticated shade of purple. For drama and contrast, pair it with warmer hues of brown, green, and blue.   Image opener: ZUHAIR MURAD Fall 2016 Haute Couture Image courtesy of Zuhair Murad

  • CANDY GEMS

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    No cut is a direct match for the cabochon. With its arched dome, the cabochon is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to cut and polish a gemstone. Its shape offers protection against chipping, and — while showing off colours to the greatest advantage — the cut also preserves most of the original…

  • TASSEL JEWELS FOR THE DANCING QUEENS

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    Crowned the ‘Dancing Queen’ among your friends, you’ve got the killer moves, the best dress and comfortable dancing shoes to last all night long. But, nothing is more compelling than the perfect jewellery to complement your stellar look. It is important that you wear jewellery that are durable and flexible to withstand the moves you…

  • GIARDINO ROYALE

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    When Countess Sveva della Gherardesca married Nicholas Romanov, descendant of the Tsar of Russia, she wore a head dress made of tiny wax orange blossoms. The custom of wearing orange blossoms, which was popular in European weddings, originated in China, where the flower was seen as a symbol of purity, chastity, and fruitfulness. The practice…