Tag: necklace
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Dilys’
In spite of her status in the industry, Dilys Young, the founder and designer of Hong Kong bespoke fine jewellery brand Dilys’, remains humble and unassuming — traits that endear her to her patrons, both local and international. “In our own quiet way, we are trailblazers,” shares Dilys. Her bold use of diverse and unique…
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HOUSE OF DEHRES
Lady Blue necklace with 10 Sri Lankan sapphires, weighing 100 carats, surrounded by pear and marquise diamonds A serendipitous encounter with 22 magnificent heart-shaped Sri Lankan sapphires, weighing over 170 carats, was the impetus for the latest suite of regal jewels, Lady Blue, created by the bold and innovative Hong Kong-based fine jewellery brand, House…
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CARAT 55
Bliss necklace with 134 round diamonds in 18K white and rose gold Singapore-based Carat 55 believes in fashion-forward jewellery that requires minimalist styling. “Our pieces seek to bridge the gap between fine and fashion jewellery,” says the studio’s founder and designer, Zoie Teo. “They are imbued with a strong narrative and fine quality and are…
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VINTAGE LOVERS
Relieve the romance and glamour of the bygone eras through jewellery For many jewellery lovers, ‘vintage’ is a romantic term, describing bygone eras of beauty and glamour. For some, the term brings to mind treasures passed down from their grandmother, created and gifted during a time when courtship involved poetry and handwritten letters. Strictly speaking,…
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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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BACK TO HUE
Vibrant and colourful ensembles, with diamonds, of course, are back at this year’s Golden Globes A stark contrast to last year’s Golden Globes — where celebrities donned mostly all-black ensembles in support of Time’s Up’s initiative against gender inequality and abuse of power in the industry — this year, A-listers embraced vibrant colours once again…
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DAZZLING DUBAI
A peek at this opulent city’s jewellery hubs To say that Dubai is a major shopping destination is an understatement. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the streets of this opulent city to shop for subtle additions to their jewellery collection, as well as for exclusive jewellery fit for grand occasions. From its traditional…
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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,…
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FINE FILIGREE
Dior’s sensual take on vintage lace and high jewellery A look at the making of the Dentelle Tulle necklace Looking at the haute couture collections unveiled in mid to late 2018, ‘romantic’ would not be the first description that comes to mind. Cut, volume, and monochromatic palettes have ruled the runway in the past year,…
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IN FULL BLOOM
18kt Rose gold bracelet with diamonds from the new Bvlgari Fiorever collection Bvlgari’s new collection pays tribute to its enduring love affair with flowers Flowers are among the most ubiquitous and loved motifs in jewellery. So for a city celebrated for its la dolce vita — namely Rome — and for the city’s quintessential…
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A NOD TO SPLENDOUR
Colburn one-shoulder fil coupe cloque, ROLAND MOURET at THEOUTNET.COM Earrings in white gold, set with pear-shaped rhodolite garnet and brilliant-cut diamonds (sold individually); Pendant in 18K white gold, set with one pear-shaped rhodolite garnet and brilliant-cut diamonds; Ring in 18K white gold, set with one pear-shaped citrine and brilliant-cut diamonds; Ring in 18K white gold,…
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ODE TO THE PERFECT PEARL
Model wearing pieces from the Looped collection From Indonesia to New York, Atlas Pearls delights the world with its beautiful eco South Sea pearls A great success story always starts with a passion, and Atlas Pearls’ is one for the books. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first pearl farm in Kupang, Indonesia, Atlas Pearls…