Tag: luxury
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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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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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JEWELLERY TIMEPIECES SET THE HOURS AGLOW
by Lili Li Gemstones and fanciful designs are paired with precision mechanism. If the raison d’etre of every timepiece is merely to tell the time, we will obligingly strap dull and functional mini machines on our wrists. But, alas, it isn’t. Timepieces are an expression of hopeful anticipation, making the passage of time a…
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STANDOUTS FROM THE 2023 HJ COLLECTIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan There was nothing diminutive in the high jewellery offerings last year. Luxury maisons wowed us with volume, luscious stones, dreamy designs, and innovative techniques as they celebrated their commitment to the craft. We hunt down some of the memorable designs. TIFFANY & CO.: Flight of Fancy The Bird on a Rock…
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LUXURY JEWELLERY BRAND ALIGNS KEY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TO SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
by Li Haohan, photos courtesy of Boucheron ‘Precious For The Future’, an impact report published in 2022, outlines Boucheron’s sustainability framework and initiatives, covering areas that range from sourcing to operations, and supply chain A key focus for the Maison’s sustainability commitment is raw materials – mostly comprising precious metals and stones – which…
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HKTDC JEWELLERY SHOWS SET TO RUN IN HK IN FEBRUARY 2024
Businesses dealing in jewellery trade, parts, and services will find tremendous business opportunities at the twin jewellery fairs that will take place in Hong Kong from late February this year. Organiser HKTDC promises a full array of exhibitors representing important brands across the world.
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FABULOUSLY FESTIVE
Discover festive favourites as chosen by guest jewellery editor Isabella Yan The festive season is upon us and the excitement is mounting, and with it comes a little gift inspiration. In the last year, I’ve scoured globally for resplendent jewels – rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants and made a selection of those that I…
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GOING TO NEW LENGTHS
Emperor Jewellery celebrates movement, femininity, and style with the Sautoir Collection. One of the most iconic jewellery styles from the 1920s is the sautoir, a statement-making long necklace that accentuated the self-confident and independent image of contemporary women of the era. The sautoir was typically characterised by long-twisted pearl chains with the addition of tassels…
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EDMOND CHIN’S MARVELLOUS UNIVERSE
The Creative Director is shaping up the world of Boghossian with his mettle. We caught up with the Hong Kong-based Singaporean designer to discuss travel, jewellery, and his passion – research. If you weren’t a jewellery designer, what would you be? I have a couple of very, very strong interests. One of my biggest interests…
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5 REASONS WE LOVE FOPE
From designs that stand the test of time to the “Made in Italy” distinction, here are the reasons why you should add FOPE to your jewellery collection. FOPE was established in Vicenza, Italy – a picturesque renaissance town in the Veneto region – more than 90 years ago, boasting an incredible brand history. It is…
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CHARMED BY CHARMS
AQUA LIGHT BY BEE GODDESS Ece Şirin’s talismanic jewellery brand Bee Goddess has brought out a great jewellery wardrobe in time for beach vacations. Her Aqua Light collection brings an array of treasures inspired by the sea, whilst predominantly being expressions of spirituality – all rendered in gold. Necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, hand chains, anklets,…
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TO PIERCE OR NOT TO PIERCE?
Alexis Bittar Golden Pebble Cake Large Clip-On Earring Unlike a ring or a necklace, the earring is the only form of jewellery that requires a certain level of commitment. As a jewellery editor, I have found myself still having reservations to get my ears pierced despite being an immense lover of earrings. The notion of…