Tag: sapphires
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FIVE MINUTES WITH JEAN PROUNIS
by Smitha Sadanandan Growing up, Jean Prounis was obsessed with ancient Egyptian jewellery and its connection to nature. “When I was in high school, I purchased an ancient Egyptian replica snake ring from the gift shop at Louvre and wore it every day, until the gold plating wore off,” recalls the Long Island-based designer.…
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#STAYHOME SERIES: JOIN BVLGARI FOR A MASTERCLASS AT HOME
Necklace from Bvlgari’s Cinemagia collection Featuring Lucia Silvestri, Bvlgari’s Jewellery Creative Director As we all hunker down at home, ensuring we do our part to flatten the Covid-19 curve, consider joining Bvlgari for a jewellery masterclass at home, hosted by Lucia Silvestri. The brand’s jewellery creative director walks us through her passion for precious gems,…
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TURN ME AROUND, SAYS BUCHERER’S DIZZLER RING
by Smitha Sadanandan Bucherer Fine Jewellery’s iconic Dizzler design gets a glamorous makeover this Spring. The brand also expanded the range and added new precious stones to its famed line. Here’s the backstory: The original Dizzler jewels by Bucherer were created in 1997 by an in-house designer. Turns out, he was inspired by his keen…
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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
You’ll be smitten at first, and then you’ll be surprised at how quickly the fascination with jewellery and gems turns into a passionate love affair. According to Hoey Ho, Founder and Managing Director of Kahn High Jewellery, the sparkly baubles are more than just accessories – they’re the ultimate symbol of love. Despite the ongoing…
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BETTER TOGETHER
A closer look at the inspiring collaboration between jeweller Simone Ng and international jewellery insider Katerina Perez When two women with an understanding and passion for jewellery meet, inspiring things are bound to happen. So when Simone Ng of Simone Jewels met jewellery insider Katerina Perez, it paved the way for a jewellery capsule…
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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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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…