Tag: solitaire magazine
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WHIMSICAL CONFECTIONS
Maggie Louise Callahan of Maggie Louise Confections takes a bite out of traditional chocolates and gives it her own fun, glamorous spin Maggie Louise Callahan Who: Couture chocolate brand Maggie Louise Confections, headed by Maggie Louise Callahan. Austin-based, but with global ambitions and a national following – chocolate lovers, of course. We Love: Swoon-worthy decadent…
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THE ART OF TIME
Time made tangible through the artistic, one-of-a-kind creations of Wallace Chan Innovation is at the heart of Wallace Chan’s jewellery masterpieces. He is the mastermind behind techniques like the Wallace Cut, which is a carving technique that creates an illusion in transparent materials by combining faceting and intaglio into a 3D engraving. There is also…
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WHO IS CINDY CHAO?
In case you haven’t heard, Cindy Chao is the next big thing in high jewellery. Here’s what you need to know. A few months ago, a select group of Singapore media were invited to a luncheon for a formal introduction to the CINDY CHAO The Art Jewel brand. The excitement in the room was palpable,…
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INSIDE THE FRAME
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based fashion photographer John-Paul Pietrus is also known for his brand, Francis de Lara, which produces bespoke, dramatic, gold plated, and gem accented eyewear. Equally fascinating is his new line of fine jewellery, where his love for Renaissance art and history underpins the designs. Hi John-Paul. Tell us more about yourself. I…
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TISSOT HERITAGE PORTO: ALL IN THE CURVES
Curvaceous, tasteful, unique — just a few elements that the Tissot Heritage Porto timepiece boasts. Blessed with good looks that bring together vintage elements and modern flair, the watch is heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, appealing to those who appreciate fine aesthetics and excellent performance. As you take in the Heritage Porto’s design…
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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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UNAPOLOGETICALLY FEMALE
A selection of women’s watches blessed with beauty, grace, and style – and a dose of sparkle for good measure PATEK PHILIPPE GONDOLO REF. 4972G-001 White gold, guilloched mother-of-pearl dial, 130 diamonds patek.com VACHERON CONSTANTIN HEURES CRÉATIVES HEURE ROMANTIQUE White gold, mother of pearl dial, diamonds vacheron-constantin.com CARTIER LA PANTHÈRE Yellow gold,…
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IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Take your pick from this selection of perfect Valentine’s Day pieces 1 MIKIMOTO introduces two new bracelets from the Love Collection, which are decorated with a Japanese Akoya cultured pearl that helps spell out the word “love”. One of the new bracelets features 18K pink gold, dazzling diamonds, and an Akoya pearl (size: 5.75mm), while…
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AUSPICIOUS & IN STYLE
Colour, tradition, and cultural nuances come together in Dehres’ brand new jewellery collection for the Year of the Rat For jewellery brand Dehres, their mission is to elicit joy through beautiful, rare, and artistic jewellery creations. And for 2020, the Year of the Rat, the jewellery brand has launched a magnificent collection that will draw…
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MEET THE WINNERS OF CARATELL’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY
As part of Caratell‘s 15th anniversary celebrations, the Singapore jewellery brand held a giveaway with very generous prizes that surely appealed to both their longtime clients and jewellery lovers. The top prizes included a non-heated 3ct ruby and a 0.42ct D VS2 Hearts & Arrows, AGS Platinum certificate, 4 x Ideal Diamond. In addition, there…
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Jewellery designer Tom Rucker reveals how his passion for innovation led to the pursuit of new technology and design perfection Tom Rucker London-based designer Tom Rucker is celebrated as an inventor of groundbreaking jewellery technology. Some breakthroughs credited to his genius includes the patented coloured platinum and micro-laser welding technology, which are processes that he…
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A CONVERSATION WITH FRANCESCA CARTIER BRICKELL
by Smitha Sadanandan 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. “This was…