Tag: Solitaire
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COMING INTO BLOOM
As Calla Lily Fine Jewellers comes into its own, it carves a unique place for itself in Singapore’s jewellery scene – one that is marked by colour, complexity, whimsy, and gems infused with the stories of the people wearing them Whether it’s coincidence or a really well thought-out career path, you’d have to agree that…
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HANGING AROUND
A selection of our favourite pendants for Spring 1 Young By Dilys’ presents the Reversible Lucky Coin necklace in 18K white gold and set with white diamonds, resulting in a clean and modern look for an otherwise traditional piece. Flip it over and tradition comes into play with the engraving of an age-old Chinese…
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LIGHTNESS OF BEING
Georg Jensen expands its popular Curve ring into a full collection, with each piece featuring a characteristic softness and sensuality, brought to life by Danish designer Regitze Overgaard The Curve ring by Georg Jensen is the perfect example of a statement, with the juxtaposition of soft, sensual curves and sculptural intensity, taking on a life…
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TURN ME AROUND, SAYS BUCHERER’S DIZZLER RING
by Smitha Sadanandan Bucherer Fine Jewellery’s iconic Dizzler design gets a glamorous makeover this Spring. The brand also expanded the range and added new precious stones to its famed line. Here’s the backstory: The original Dizzler jewels by Bucherer were created in 1997 by an in-house designer. Turns out, he was inspired by his keen…
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MESSIKA LAUNCHES THE LUCKY MOVE COLOR COLLECTION
by Smitha Sadanandan Inspired by lucky charm medallions, Messika’s new ‘Lucky Move Color’ range appears in a radiant avatar set with semi-precious and organic stones. “For this decidedly playful collection designed to bring good luck, adding colour seemed like an obvious choice,” says Valérie Messika, Founder & Creative Director. The brand’s iconic Move collection inspired…
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ANABELA CHAN WOWS WITH RECYCLED ALUMINIUM JEWELLERY
Anabela Chan’s new Blooms Collection, made of recycled aluminium drink cans, is drenched in colour and glamour The glamorous new creations of London-based jewellery designer Anabela Chan are drenched in colour – psychedelic hues to be precise. The latest range, Blooms, says Chan, offers a “new perspective on the possibilities of recycling waste materials, such…
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FIVE MINUTES WITH LEYLA ABDOLLAHI
by Smitha Sadanandan London-based Leyla Abdollahi melds her Iranian roots, her “great love and appreciation for art, travel, music, fashion”, and nature with Western influences to create flamboyant, modern jewellery “Elegant with a surrealist twist” and in a great array of colour, Leyla Abdollahi’s designs are an extension of her “inborn aesthetic with no boundaries in free-flowing creativity.”…
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ROMANCING THE STONE
Sri Lanka is the world’s oldest source of sapphires and her famous gems have been used as a symbol of love and power for centuries. On this “sapphire safari”, we unearth mines, peruse markets, and choose stylish pieces at Colombo’s jewellery stores. Ratnapura, the City of Gems, is the obvious starting point for a sapphire…
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INAUGURAL VO VINTAGE AT VICENZAORO A SUCCESS
Vintage jewellery and watches – and the passion for collecting them – were brought to the fore at the first VO Vintage event at Vicenzaoro Exhibitors displayed their vintage best The first VO Vintage showcase was held from 18 to 20 January at Vicenzaoro and turned out to be a winner with its formula: Open…
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RETURN TO SRI LANKA
Falling in love with Sri Lanka all over again, with a little help from the country’s Aman properties It was a riotous first visit to Sri Lanka two years ago – and I say that in the best way possible. The energy and vivid colours of Colombo; excitement on the dirt road, in hopes of…
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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…