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SPOTLIGHT ON SPINELS
If you are an August baby, you are spoilt for choice — choose zingy green peridots or sensuous spinels. A relatively new birthstone for August, the spinel has remained one of the most under-appreciated gem, with emperors and monarchs often mistaking it for a ruby. Not surprisingly though, some of the world’s most famous ‘rubies’…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH AMANDA WU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT MIKIMOTO
Tell us about your earliest memory of Mikimoto. I am a fashion enthusiast and obsessive about a lot of different brands including Mikimoto. Mikimoto is a very unique international brand, and its vision and philosophy allows me to broaden my exposure and horizons to this jewellery brand with over 100 years of history. Hence, I…
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CINDY CHAO TAKES ON NEW HEIGHTS
Cindy Chao reflects on 15 years in the business and growth in her latest collection The past five years have been phenomenal for Cindy Chao. Her award-winning sculptural jewellery graced the red carpets of the Met Gala and the Oscars, impressing fashion pundits with her undeniably Asian aesthetic. Then there are the museum acquisitions that…
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INTERNATIONAL JMA HONG KONG JEWELRY SHOW
The last UFI-recognized Asia Jewelry Sourcing Platform for Trade and Public in 2020 The 28th edition of the JMA Hong Kong International Jewelry Show will dazzle again in the heart of Asia, from the 26th to the 29th of November 2020. The annual event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.…
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BEAUTY ICONS FROM THE WATCH WORLD
Behind every great tale comes great craftsmanship, making these timepieces more than just pretty accessories. Piaget Limelight Gala Piaget’s Limelight Gala is among the maison’s iconic timepieces, having been worn by style icons from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor, from A-list heart throb Cary Grant to the multitalented Sammy Davis Jr. It wasn’t every day…
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OM COLLECTION FROM YOUNG BY DILYS’: SLOW, MINDFUL, DELICATE
Throwaway culture isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around since the 1960s and was associated with mass consumerism, where the average consumer’s mindset is instilled with dated views on material value. Today, throwaway culture has not only been on the rise – it’s the norm. This is partly because of the proliferation…
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TIFFANY’S SPECIAL EDITION BONE CUFFS COME IN BRIGHT NEW HUES
by Smitha Sadanandan The timeless icon designed by Elsa Peretti comes in colourful hues and carved stones to honour its 50th anniversary Earlier this May in New York, Tiffany & Co. unveiled a special edition of Elsa Peretti’s famed Bone cuff, reimagined by the iconic designer. The alluring, shiny new hues celebrate Peretti’s love…
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SEEING DOUBLE
In line with the Blancpain Villeret collection’s clean lines and inherent elegance, these two new models are exemplary additions to the well-loved range Villeret Ultraplate There are a few telltale features that define Blancpain’s Villeret collection: A slender double-stepped case, a clean, understated dial, applied gold hour-markers, and sage leaf-shaped hands. This year, the brand…
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GUY MEETS GIRL
Guy Bedarida’s fresh vision for Marina B. is the most exciting yet for the renowned brand. Almost three years have passed since Guy Bedarida acquired the jewellery company Marina B., and today, the designer-turned-businessman claims it has been “a whirlwind, an eye-opening experience”. Mr. Bedarida is well regarded in the jewellery industry, particularly in design,…
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FABERGÉ’S CELESTIAL INSPIRATIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan Fabergé draws inspiration from the celestial world for its new Hilal Crescent Collection. The festival-ready line up of jewels include a pendant, earrings and ring. The capsule collection owes its name to the Arabic term for ‘crescent moon.’ Referencing spirituality and symbolism, the design handcrafted in 18k yellow gold features a…
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THE ART OF COLLABORATION
Collaborations that bring creative flair to the world of jewellery Luxury jewellers have, in the past, embraced collaborations with original talents and artisans. Oftentimes, they remained an invisible tribe that merely lent their imagination and skill. However, we have seen a shift in the way jewellers collaborate; merging ideas to create unusual and surprising pieces.…
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COLETTE’S DIVINE COLLECTION: SANTOS Y CIELOS
Colette Steckel Back Story: Colette Steckel grew up between France and Mexico and, though incredibly different, both countries continue to play a large part in who she is, all while informing her design aesthetic. “I still call both countries my home, as my family and I split our time between Paris, Mexico City, and a…