Tag: solitaire magazine
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JANE FLEUR STRANG RE-TELLS STORIES OF VINTAGE JEWELLERY FOR A NEW AUDIENCE
Jane is the founder and director of Fleur Fairfax, a jewellery brand based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, UK. It is a young brand, with only a collection to its name, but it is one that has everybody talking.
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HONG KONG COUTURIER BARNEY CHENG IS ALSO A RENOWNED JEWELLERY DESIGNER
In 1993, Barney opened his design studio, creating bespoke apparel for prominent ladies in society in Hong Kong and around the region. His clients would often bring with them heirloom jewellery and ask him to update the pieces so that they would go perfectly with his bespoke creations.
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ENCASED IN GOLD
A new range of collectible jewellery shines in the RISIS Spring-Summer 2024 Collection
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CROWDS RETURN TO HK FOR TWIN JEWELLERY TRADE SHOWS
The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show attracted over 81,000 buyers from 137 countries across the globe, underscoring the shows’ leading world position.
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JEWELLERY TIMEPIECES SET THE HOURS AGLOW
by Lili Li Gemstones and fanciful designs are paired with precision mechanism. If the raison d’etre of every timepiece is merely to tell the time, we will obligingly strap dull and functional mini machines on our wrists. But, alas, it isn’t. Timepieces are an expression of hopeful anticipation, making the passage of time a…
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STANDOUTS FROM THE 2023 HJ COLLECTIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan There was nothing diminutive in the high jewellery offerings last year. Luxury maisons wowed us with volume, luscious stones, dreamy designs, and innovative techniques as they celebrated their commitment to the craft. We hunt down some of the memorable designs. TIFFANY & CO.: Flight of Fancy The Bird on a Rock…
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JEWELS THAT ARE GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Nadine Ghosn Nadine Ghosn’s new croissant charms look good enough to eat. After dabbling with burgers and sushi, the Lebanese designer has turned her attention to mouth-watering flaky croissants. And the ones that caught her attention were those baked by pastry chef Cédric Grolet — the outcome was a delicious partnership and a limited-edition wearable…
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LUXURY JEWELLERY BRAND ALIGNS KEY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TO SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
by Li Haohan, photos courtesy of Boucheron ‘Precious For The Future’, an impact report published in 2022, outlines Boucheron’s sustainability framework and initiatives, covering areas that range from sourcing to operations, and supply chain A key focus for the Maison’s sustainability commitment is raw materials – mostly comprising precious metals and stones – which…
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HKTDC JEWELLERY SHOWS SET TO RUN IN HK IN FEBRUARY 2024
Businesses dealing in jewellery trade, parts, and services will find tremendous business opportunities at the twin jewellery fairs that will take place in Hong Kong from late February this year. Organiser HKTDC promises a full array of exhibitors representing important brands across the world.
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CHARITY ORGANISATION CO-FOUNDER CHRISTINE AMOUR-LEVAR IS TRADING BALLGOWNS FOR ADVENTURES TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR WOMEN IN DANGER
by Li Haohan, Photos courtesy of Women On A Mission Women On A Mission (WOAM) organises charity events in remote areas where they can dramatise their plea in behalf of marginalised women WOAM has successfully organised 12 challenging expeditions and multiple events in Singapore and abroad that have raised substantial funds (US$1.4 million to…
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SHARING HER EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE ALLOWS ARTIST AND CURATOR LIDIA RIVEROS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HERSELF
by Victor Chen, Photos courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum, Portraits by Alvinn Lim Sixteen years ago, artist and curator Lidia Riveros started organising community installations dedicated to the Day of the Dead The independent curator brings her native Mexican culture to Singapore and other distant shores with the help of a community of volunteers…
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THE NAMES TO KNOW IN FASHION JEWELLERY NOW!
by Smitha Sadanandan Discover the perfect wardrobe additions to elevate your style—cool and contemporary designs from fashion jewellery designers that serve up free-spirited fashion vibes. JUDE BENHALIM Designer: Jude Benhalim Architectural shapes and fashionable aesthetics are Jude Benhalim’s specialty. The Cairo-based designer’s exaggerated forms include multi-wear pieces made in sterling silver or brass…