Tag: sapphire
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PULLING THE CURTAIN BACK ON ELUSIVE TREASURES FROM DILYS’
The House of Dilys’ has enjoyed three illustrious decades in Hong Kong’s inimitable and glittering jewellery scene. The private high jeweller is responsible for creating some of the most captivating, bejewelled masterpieces, which have unfortunately only been enjoyed by the discerning eyes of its owners. But as we all know, the world is changing, which…
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SPOTLIGHT ON SAPPHIRES
If you haven’t splurged on birthstone jewellery (sapphires) for September, here are some lovely designs to choose from. With blue sapphire embellishments and accents, these fine jewellery pieces also make a great gift for the upcoming holiday season. Larissa Moraes Jewelry, Cathy Waterman, Established, Brent Neale, Van Gelder, Eriness, Ana Katarina, Marina B, and Pamela…
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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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LET YOUR TRUE COLORS SHINE
A new range of statement rings from Dehres that helps draw out the wearer’s true colours Round Madagascar vivid red no heat ruby, weighing 3.60 carats; 2 round Columbian emeralds totaling 3.80 carats; 11 small pear shape white diamonds totaling 2.60 carats; 5 small marquise shape white diamonds totaling 0.80 carats There’s nothing that makes…
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SAY YES TO THE RING
A lowdown on the latest trends and must-have engagement rings What’s trending in the world of engagement rings? We were just as curious as you are and scoured scores of Instagram accounts to round up some of the most exciting trends. When Jay Hartington — entrepreneur and co-owner of Marissa Collections, a designer fashion…
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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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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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SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE: SAPPHIRE
Sapphires conjure images of nobility, the sky and deep blue seas. What few people know is that only a fraction of the sapphire family is actually blue. While the countless shades of blue paint the sapphire palette in most people’s minds, the sapphire is in fact a highly versatile and multicoloured gemstone. In its pure…