Tag: jewellery
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EVIL EYE’S LOOKING AT YOU
Welcome envious stares with these precious amulets, designed to keep you safe not only from harm, but from fashion humdrum. In some cultures, eye talismans are used as protection against the effects of the evil eye — a curse inflicting harm onto someone. Today, the motif is used in fine jewellery, evoking mystique, singularity, and…
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LAZARE: NOTHING LESS THAN IDEAL
Growing up in the 50s and 60s in the multi-cultural environments of Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, the young Laura Chow — Regional Director and Southeast Asia Vice President of Lazare Kaplan International, Inc — was heavily influenced by the region’s socio-economic norms. Jewellery was seen as more than just fashion accessories. “They were tangible…
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JEWELLERY COFFEE TABLE BOOKS FOR GUESTS WHO LOVE TO LOUNGE DURING CNY
While you busy yourself with delicious goodies and Lunar New Year decorations, here’s how your home can be the next best destination for guests who love to lounge. From comfortable couches, soft pillows to beautiful chinas, you’re almost all set for the festive period. Great company also comes with great topics to talk about. At…
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ZAHA HADID: SCULPTURES OF SEDUCTION
In the fine tradition of polymathic architect-designers such as Gio Ponti, Michael Graves and Philippe Starck, Zaha Hadid brought her provocative style and distinctive architectonic sensibilities to a new jewellery collection for the Lebanese jewellery house of Aziz and Walid Mouzannar. In 2004, the Iraq-born, London-based Hadid became the first female architect to be awarded…
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#THROWBACK: JEWELLERY TRENDS OF 2016
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 .…
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CHOPARD’S CAROLINE SCHEUFELE TURNS RED CARPET ‘GREEN’
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…
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4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLACK PEARL
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…
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EDDIE BORGO’S TAKE ON TIFFANY
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…
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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
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…