Tag: Solitaire
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BRINGING ARTEMIS TO LIFE
Brent Neale Winston liked to play with her mom’s jewellery box that sat on top of the dressing table. “I knew I wasn’t supposed to go in there without asking, but I couldn’t help myself,” she recalls. Winston never set out to be a jewellery designer. “I didn’t really consider it a career choice when…
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US-BASED JEWELLERS SUPPORT THE LOVELAND FOUNDATION
As the world comes together to support the black community, several US-based jewellery brands have joined the cause by supporting The Loveland Foundation. Established in 2018, the organisation provides financial assistance for black women and girls seeking mental health support. Through fellowships, residency programmes, listening hours, and more, it is the hope of The Loveland…
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THE UNSHAKEABLE ITALIAN SPIRIT
Made in Italy rings by Leonori At one point, things were not looking very well for Italy. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Italy was the worst hit European nation and its death rate even surpassed China’s. What followed was a nationwide lockdown, transforming the vibrant country into a literal ghost town. With…
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RIDING OUT THE STORM
The world has been turned on its head, no doubt, so we seek to find out how these fine jewellers across Asia are going to adapt to a new way of doing business once a semblance of normalcy returns CALLA LILY FINE JEWELLERS “We have been fortunate to still be able to continue working through…
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RETROUVAÍ’S NEW ALCHEMY COLLECTION IS TIMELESS AND MEANINGFUL
by Smitha Sadanandan Retrouvaí, a jewellery brand founded by Toronto-born Kirsty Stone, recently unveiled its newest collection called Alchemy, which is inspired by the birth of Stone’s daughter and represents the following virtues: Love, Vitality, Bravery, and Honor. Pendants, signet rings, triple wrap bracelets, hoop earrings, and studs set with hand-cut carnelian, green turquoise,…
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ANDREA FOHRMAN LAUNCHES RINGS FOR MEN
Andrea Fohrman’s eponymous brand, launched in 2004, has any number of jewels that evoke the spirit of California, nature, and its colour palette. “Putting together a design with the help from our natural resources from my surroundings is truly inspiring to me.” Growing up in Marin County, Fohrman remembers a clear night sky on most…
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#STAYHOME SERIES: Read Solitaire #106 For Free
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IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD
With the popularity of Patek Philippe timepieces like the Nautilus and Aquanaut, which are often highly favoured by gentlemen, we won’t fault those who might overlook the brand’s outstanding offerings for women. However, a quick history lesson proves that it has devoted quite a lot of attention to its female clientele. Take for example Patek…
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#STAYHOME SERIES: HOW DR. ELAINE KIM JUGGLES MOTHERHOOD AND WORKING FROM HOME
As a working mother of three boys, the challenges of balancing working from home with my children around are definitely not lost on me. Every expert out there has shared the importance of a routine, and how crucial it is to maintain a schedule to make work-from-home and home-based learning possible during this period. Other…
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NINA RUNSDORF LAUNCHES ‘ALL THAT IS’ COLLECTION
by Smitha Sadanandan Nina Runsdorf has been designing jewellery for as long as she can remember. She recalls designing her first jewellery line – sitting in her mother’s upstate farm kitchen – when she was merely 12 years old. After an early career in fashion and getting married, Runsdorf reconnected with her passion for…
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PIPPA SMALL’S JEWELLERY WITH A CONSCIENCE
by Smitha Sadanandan UK designer Pippa Small has been in the industry for around 25 years. She started her own business and consulting for larger brands like Gucci under Tom Ford, Chloe, and Dosa, which taught her a lot about the design process. Small is also known for her ethical collections and happens to…
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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.…