Tag: jewellery
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HANGING AROUND
A selection of our favourite pendants for Spring 1 Young By Dilys’ presents the Reversible Lucky Coin necklace in 18K white gold and set with white diamonds, resulting in a clean and modern look for an otherwise traditional piece. Flip it over and tradition comes into play with the engraving of an age-old Chinese…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH LEYLA ABDOLLAHI
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based Leyla Abdollahi melds her Iranian roots, her “great love and appreciation for art, travel, music, fashion”, and nature with Western influences to create flamboyant, modern jewellery “Elegant with a surrealist twist” and in a great array of colour, Leyla Abdollahi’s designs are an extension of her “inborn aesthetic with no boundaries in free-flowing creativity.”…
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ROMANCING THE STONE
Sri Lanka is the world’s oldest source of sapphires and her famous gems have been used as a symbol of love and power for centuries. On this “sapphire safari”, we unearth mines, peruse markets, and choose stylish pieces at Colombo’s jewellery stores. Ratnapura, the City of Gems, is the obvious starting point for a sapphire…
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IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Take your pick from this selection of perfect Valentine’s Day pieces 1 MIKIMOTO introduces two new bracelets from the Love Collection, which are decorated with a Japanese Akoya cultured pearl that helps spell out the word “love”. One of the new bracelets features 18K pink gold, dazzling diamonds, and an Akoya pearl (size: 5.75mm), while…
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AUSPICIOUS & IN STYLE
Colour, tradition, and cultural nuances come together in Dehres’ brand new jewellery collection for the Year of the Rat For jewellery brand Dehres, their mission is to elicit joy through beautiful, rare, and artistic jewellery creations. And for 2020, the Year of the Rat, the jewellery brand has launched a magnificent collection that will draw…
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Jewellery designer Tom Rucker reveals how his passion for innovation led to the pursuit of new technology and design perfection Tom Rucker London-based designer Tom Rucker is celebrated as an inventor of groundbreaking jewellery technology. Some breakthroughs credited to his genius includes the patented coloured platinum and micro-laser welding technology, which are processes that he…
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A CONVERSATION WITH FRANCESCA CARTIER BRICKELL
by Smitha Sadanandan Francesca Cartier Brickell Francesca Cartier Brickell has quite a fascinating tale to tell. Ten years ago, she discovered in her grandfather’s cellar a “battered old trunk full of hundreds of long-lost letters, dating back over a century.” She realised that she couldn’t simply shut the trunk and leave them there. “This was…
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ASIAN PRIDE AT THE PROTAGONIST
In November 2019, The Protagonist staged a show at The Park Avenue Armory in New York City, enticing gem and jewellery lovers to its fold at the Salon of Art + Design. The exhibition was the outcome of a three-year collaboration between Vogue Italia’s The Protagonist and The Salon. According to Vogue Italia’s editor, Francesca…
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2020 TREND REPORT: BRIDAL JEWELLERY
Singapore jewellery brand, Kinchos, reveals top jewellery trends this year – as well as indispensible tips – for the bride-to-be Once the excitement over the engagement ring has passed, the next step for the bride is to decide on the jewellery she’ll be wearing on her big day. While opting for classic pieces like a…
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SETTING THE STAGE FOR 2020
Trends that are set to lead the jewellery world in the coming year The creativity of many jewellery designers across the globe have been at an all time high and thus, every year, one can see a variety of trends, styles, and ideas flowing through their creations. While many trends gradually fade out, only a…
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IRREVERENT LUXURY
Magical and dream-like, Bvlgari’s high jewellery collection, Cinemagia, draws inspiration from the brand’s relationship with the silver screen. The range is all about bold irreverence – unprecedented colour combinations, materials, gemstone cuts, and artistry. With Cinemagia, prepare to embark on an enchanting journey into a world of unparalleled beauty. bvlgari.com Crabs, fish, beetles, and birds…
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VALERIE’S CHOICE
Lawyer, art patron, and jewellery enthusiast Valerie Cheah talks about her love for diamonds and cultivating a relationship with jewellery brands Valerie wears her own ZYDO jewellery Valerie Cheah is one of those rare multi-hyphenates who seem to have life figured out. The lawyer-art gallery owner-art patron-mother of two (daughter Justine is 15, son Joel…