Francesca Cartier Brickell Francesca Cartier Brickell has quite a fascinating tale to tell. Ten years ago, she discovered in her grandfather’s cellar a “battered old trunk full of hundreds of long-lost letters, dating back over a century.” She realised that she couldn’t simply shut the trunk and leave them there.…
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ASIAN PRIDE AT THE PROTAGONIST
In November 2019, The Protagonist staged a show at The Park Avenue Armory in New York City, enticing gem and jewellery lovers to its fold at the Salon of Art + Design. The exhibition was the outcome of a three-year collaboration between Vogue Italia’s The Protagonist and The Salon. According…
MOUSSAIEFF’S MODERN STATEMENTS
Pieces that boast contemporary design, impeccable craftsmanship, and the most covetable gemstones Jewellery, as a luxury item, possesses the unique ability to reinvent and transform itself in accordance with current style trends, geopolitics, market and currency fluctuations, and more. Having a deep and intense emotional meaning to its owner, jewellery…
BREATHING NEW LIFE TO BACCARAT
Cool collabs and a lifestyle experience beyond the typical retail setting are just some of the ways the Baccarat brand is making itself relevant in the 21st century “My earliest memory of Baccarat was from my grandmother,” shared Merwann Younes, Baccarat’s Retail and Marketing Director – Greater China &…
2020 TREND REPORT: BRIDAL JEWELLERY
Singapore jewellery brand, Kinchos, reveals top jewellery trends this year – as well as indispensible tips – for the bride-to-be Once the excitement over the engagement ring has passed, the next step for the bride is to decide on the jewellery she’ll be wearing on her big day. While opting…
SETTING THE STAGE FOR 2020
Trends that are set to lead the jewellery world in the coming year The creativity of many jewellery designers across the globe have been at an all time high and thus, every year, one can see a variety of trends, styles, and ideas flowing through their creations. While many trends…
IRREVERENT LUXURY
Magical and dream-like, Bvlgari’s high jewellery collection, Cinemagia, draws inspiration from the brand’s relationship with the silver screen. The range is all about bold irreverence – unprecedented colour combinations, materials, gemstone cuts, and artistry. With Cinemagia, prepare to embark on an enchanting journey into a world of unparalleled beauty. bvlgari.com…
ALL EYES ON EKA
Established in 1929 and hailing from Vicenza, Italy, the FOPE brand found its start as a goldsmith, which soon evolved into a well-loved jewellery label. Without a doubt, FOPE’s pieces are gorgeous statements, but the brand’s claim to fame is how it manages to blend craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Creativity…
HARRY WINSTON’S GEM OF A WATCH
Inspired by emerald cut diamonds, the Harry Winston Emerald Collection is an elegant timepiece worthy of a place on your wrist. Harry Winston earned his moniker, “The King of Diamonds”, because of his unrivalled collection of historic gemstones. He is also synonymous with the American jewellery scene because of his…
IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
No fancy movements or embellishments here. These watches are all about clean design and good old-fashioned timekeeping. PATEK PHILIPPE GOLDEN ELLIPSE What the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse lacks in complication (all you really have are hour and minute hands), it makes up for with a sense of inner harmony that…
