Tag: jewelry
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JEWEL TALK WITH CAROLINE SCHEUFELE
On style, splendour, and sustainable luxury Two minutes after meeting Caroline Scheufele, one would realise that beneath her calm and gentle demeanour lies the quiet strength of a woman in charge. As Chopard’s Artistic Director and Co-President, Caroline is responsible for the brand’s ladies’ jewellery and watches’ division, reshaping and changing how we look at…
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ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED
Nicole Kidman on her favourite jewellery and dressing up for the red carpet Nicole Kidman wearing Harry Winston high jewellery and the new Omega Constellation Manhattan watch In the past 20 years that I’ve known Nicole Kidman, I’ve never really seen her dressed down. Her outfit is always event-appropriate, her jewellery on point,…
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PORTRAITS OF VALENTINE
Through the years, jewellers have celebrated Valentine’s Day in the most iconic of ways There were at least three St Valentines who were martyred for love, and in whose remembrance Valentine’s Day is observed. The most famous was a Roman priest, Valentine, who was said to be tortured and imprisoned for performing marriage ceremonies against…
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GEM-STUDDED LOVE
LOVE CLICHÉS As far as romantic gifts go, nothing beats the good old heart-shaped jewellery By tweaking the romantic connotation with rare or playful elements, designers are wielding an irresistible pull this season to bring fun, colour, and creativity to the classic heart motif. The newer collections have a vibrant feel, thanks to a lively…
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JEWEL TALK WITH SIMONE NG
Simone Ng wearing a Santa Maria Africana ring from Simone Jewels, pearl earrings from Jouer by Simone, dress from Off-White, and wool studded jacket by Hyein Seo from Surrender On personal style and what jewellery really means to her It is always a pleasure to talk to Simone Ng, the Creative Director and Designer…
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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Model wearing diamond fine jewellery pieces from Zydo Zydo’s Roberto Zybert on continuing his father’s legacy and ensuring the brand’s standards of luxury When one grows up with a family trade, it’s natural for childhood memories to intersect with those of the business. This is true for the Zybert brothers, sons of Davide Zybert, who…
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FESTIVE FETE
Amp your chic, classy, or casual coordinates with fine jewellery essentials Feathered sleeve chiffon dress, GUCCI Feather earrings; open bangle bracelets and rings from the Possession collection; and Ruby Heart dial watch, all from PIAGET Printed shirt, tailored jacket, and pants, all from BOTTEGA VENETA Pink sapphire and diamond long earrings in…
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THE GLAMOROUS SAMARITANS
Five jewellers give the best gifts that keep on giving While stunning diamonds and colourful gemstones are always at the forefront of our glamorous industry, the behind-the-scene humanitarian facets are what make it more endearing. Many of the globally acclaimed jewellers believe in philanthropy, and each has their own ways of giving back to the…
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FIRE, ICE, & EVERYTHING NICE
Find glamour and balance in the energy of fine jewellery From the shells and feathers that our centuries-old ancestors wore, to the crown jewels that adorned the world’s most revered royal families, jewellery have been sought-after for their decorative appeal. But beyond the sparkle and aesthetics, jewellery have also been coveted for their mystical properties…
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FLORAL FANCIES
Bridging the gap between East and West, one fine jewel at a time Having unveiled the Harmony High Jewellery suite, a collaboration with Shanghai Kimberlite Diamond Company, at BaselWorld 2017, Sarah Ho has staked her claim in the international jewellery scene. “This was an amazing project to work on, and the pieces are to be…
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A LAVISH AFFAIR
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s exquisite jewellery collection Socialite. Businesswoman. Philanthropist. Marjorie Merriweather Post — heiress and owner of the General Foods Corporation — lived life on a grand scale. Post became the richest woman in the United States at age 27, when she inherited her father’s company. Throughout her life, she was a great collector of…