Tag: jewelry
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TWO SELF-TAUGHT DESIGNERS BRING INDIVIDUAL TOUCHES TO JEWELLERY DESIGN
The prodigious talent and output of jewellery designers Ilya Kluyev and Wallis Hong have the world in thrall. While Kluyev puts a modern spin to traditional jewellery design of his native Russia, China-born, Madrid-based Hong mines the arts for his dreamy pieces.
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JANE FLEUR STRANG RE-TELLS STORIES OF VINTAGE JEWELLERY FOR A NEW AUDIENCE
Jane is the founder and director of Fleur Fairfax, a jewellery brand based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, UK. It is a young brand, with only a collection to its name, but it is one that has everybody talking.
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HONG KONG COUTURIER BARNEY CHENG IS ALSO A RENOWNED JEWELLERY DESIGNER
In 1993, Barney opened his design studio, creating bespoke apparel for prominent ladies in society in Hong Kong and around the region. His clients would often bring with them heirloom jewellery and ask him to update the pieces so that they would go perfectly with his bespoke creations.
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ENCASED IN GOLD
A new range of collectible jewellery shines in the RISIS Spring-Summer 2024 Collection
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CROWDS RETURN TO HK FOR TWIN JEWELLERY TRADE SHOWS
The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show attracted over 81,000 buyers from 137 countries across the globe, underscoring the shows’ leading world position.
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JEWELS THAT ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Nadine Ghosn Nadine Ghosn’s new croissant charms look good enough to eat. After dabbling with burgers and sushi, the Lebanese designer has turned her attention to mouth-watering flaky croissants. And the ones that caught her attention were those baked by pastry chef Cédric Grolet — the outcome was a delicious partnership and a limited-edition wearable…
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90 YEARS OF ITALIAN STYLE
As FOPE turns 90 this year, we take a look at key moments in its history, as well as its contributions to the world of fine jewellery FOPE found its start in 1929 as an Italian goldsmith workshop, which, over the course of 90 years, has evolved into an international jewellery brand celebrated for its…
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BRIDES & TRADITIONS
A peek at the different bridal customs and jewellery from around the world Traditions play an important role in weddings. Small ceremonies are as important as the big ones and, often, these traditions date back to ancient times. From wearing a veil to cutting the cake and tying the knot, each of these familiar practices…
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A UNION TO HAVE AND TO HOLD: Ode to Larry Jewelry and Lazare Diamonds’ 30-year partnership
Thirty years ago, Larry Jewelry and Lazare Diamonds took a vow to satisfy the most discerning jewellery connoisseurs in Asia and across the globe. It was a perfect match of two like-minded companies: Larry Jewelry is one of the leading fine jewellery companies in Asia with boutiques in Hong Kong and Singapore, while Lazare Diamonds…
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CELEBRATING LIFE… AND SOLITAIRE’S 100TH ISSUE
Here’s to never letting anything or anyone dull our sparkle Photographer Chino Sardea Fashion Director and Stylist Josiah Chua Stylist’s Assistants Misato Kato and Riane Toh Makeup Nikki Fu / Indigo Artisans using YSL Beauty Hair Kenneth Ong using Hanz de Fuko DI Specialist Dexter Maneja Model Fiona Fussi / Basic Models Frilly chiffon blouse,…
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THE GERMAN PRECISION
Schreiner Fine Jewellery helps put the country’s fine jewellery industry on the world map Germany’s big Cs — cars, carnivals, and castles — merely scratch the surface of what makes this Western European country an appealing travel destination. Misty forests, romantic river valleys, and stretches of lush vineyards are a feast for the eyes. But…
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AGAINST A BLANK CANVAS
Without frill and distraction, we let these diamond creations do the talking Art Director: Dennis V. C. Chong Photographer: Chito Sardea DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja A blank canvas is one of the most important tools of an artist. For most jewellery designers, a sketchbook is crucial in being able to translate raw ideas onto paper,…