Tag: jewellery
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LOS ANGELES’ HISTORY MUSEUM HOSTS THE RAREST DIAMONDS
Marvel at the world’s rarest diamonds at The National History Museum of Los Angeles County as they open the special Diamonds: Rare Brilliance exhibition today. The exclusive exhibition will house four beautiful natural coloured diamond masterpieces, The Juliet Pink, The Rainbow Necklace, The Argyle Violet and The Victorian Orchid. The exhibition aims to educate…
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DECEMBER #THOUGHTS: THE GIFT OF JEWELLERY
Undoubtedly, jewellery brings people joy and delight. Timeless and enduring, it doesn’t lose its magic nor splendour regardless of time and trends. It is one of the most important, not to mention exquisite, elements we have grown to treasure not only in fashion, but in human relationships. Take the wedding ring, for instance. Beyond…
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3 RED RUBY ALTERNATIVES TO OWN
The ruby is sought-after for its increased rarity. Its hauntingly beautiful red shade attracts the eyes of the elite jewellery connoisseurs and collectors. Its rarity and high demand have resulted a hike in price, fetching a record breaking price of $18.3 million achieved for the 15.04 carat The Jubilee Ruby at Christie’s Hong Kong auction in…
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THE AMBER CHRONICLES
Just like pearls and corals, amber is one of the more fascinating organic gemstones. Shiny and smooth, the stone is easily cut and polished into bright, lightweight gems, mostly into cabochons. Since pre-historic times, amber beads have been worn as amulets, and such fascination has only increased with time. A product of the fossilisation…
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#86 EDITORIAL: FIRE, ICE, EVERYTHING NICE
Cover Image // On Model: JEWELLERY Zydo APPAREL CH CAROLINA HERRERA PHOTOGRAPHY Ching @ GreenPlasticSoldiers PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Tong STYLING DIRECTION Desmond Lim STYLING ASSISTANT Joey Tan HAIR Grego/Indigo Artisans using BedHead by TIGI @ Glamour Salon System MAKEUP Dollei Seah using YSL Beauté, assisted by Xin Ning MODEL Anna / Mannequin
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TIMERS KEEPERS
A constant reminder that time passes quickly, the hourglass exemplifies the cycle of life and the notion of its finiteness. It symbolises the passage of each fleeting moment, the brevity of life. On the other hand, it reminds us that, indeed, ‘time is precious’ and that we should always make the most of it. Taking…
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THE WRITHE ATTITUDE
From the Greeks and the Romans to the Chinese and the Assyrians, ancient civilisations honoured the serpent, attributing it with mystical powers. The head-ornament of Cleopatra was adorned with a python. Ishtar, the Assyrian goddess of love and fertility, was often portrayed with a serpent around her hip. In ancient China, river gods were depicted…
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THESE JEWELS ARE GOING MOBILE
What better way to flaunt your most used item in the most glamorous way? It may seem too loud for some but at SolitaireLuxe, we note down the pros of getting a bejewelled phonecase. EASY TO LOCATE Find yourself digging for your phone most of the time? Due to its oversized feature, it becomes easy…
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GEMS FOR SAGITTARIUS’ WANDERLUST
A Sagittarius (born between November 22 – December 21) only lives by one motto: living life to the fullest. Always ready for her next adventure, she is known for her spontaneity and is probably your best travel partner. A wanderlust and risk-taker, a Sagittarius woman enjoys making and spending money on long-lasting mementos that remind them of their best…
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THIS RING IS MADE FROM YOUR VOICE
Secret, coded messages may be a thing of the past for some, but technology has taken up a notch with this Japanese custom made Encode Ring. What’s special about this ring is that it features a design of soundwaves produced from the voice recorded. Simply record anything under three seconds, one that is momentous, from…
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NOVEMBER #THOUGHTS: WHY DO WE WEAR JEWELLERY?
Why are we wearing jewellery? What could be more superfluous than a bunch of trinkets strung up around our necks, ears, wrists, and fingers? We sure can live without it. So why do we choose to not only live with it, but to love, admire, collect, and gift it? Anthropologists scraping around in the…