Tag: jewellery
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CANDY GEMS
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…
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TASSEL JEWELS FOR THE DANCING QUEENS
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…
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GIARDINO ROYALE
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…
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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…