Tag: Solitaire
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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…
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ASIAN PRIDE AT THE PROTAGONIST
In November 2019, The Protagonist staged a show at The Park Avenue Armory in New York City, enticing gem and jewellery lovers to its fold at the Salon of Art + Design. The exhibition was the outcome of a three-year collaboration between Vogue Italia’s The Protagonist and The Salon. According to Vogue Italia’s editor, Francesca…
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MOUSSAIEFF’S MODERN STATEMENTS
Pieces that boast contemporary design, impeccable craftsmanship, and the most covetable gemstones Jewellery, as a luxury item, possesses the unique ability to reinvent and transform itself in accordance with current style trends, geopolitics, market and currency fluctuations, and more. Having a deep and intense emotional meaning to its owner, jewellery is easily transportable and may…
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BREATHING NEW LIFE TO BACCARAT
Cool collabs and a lifestyle experience beyond the typical retail setting are just some of the ways the Baccarat brand is making itself relevant in the 21st century “My earliest memory of Baccarat was from my grandmother,” shared Merwann Younes, Baccarat’s Retail and Marketing Director – Greater China & Southeast Asia. The Shanghai-based French…
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2020 TREND REPORT: BRIDAL JEWELLERY
Singapore jewellery brand, Kinchos, reveals top jewellery trends this year – as well as indispensible tips – for the bride-to-be Once the excitement over the engagement ring has passed, the next step for the bride is to decide on the jewellery she’ll be wearing on her big day. While opting for classic pieces like a…
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SETTING THE STAGE FOR 2020
Trends that are set to lead the jewellery world in the coming year The creativity of many jewellery designers across the globe have been at an all time high and thus, every year, one can see a variety of trends, styles, and ideas flowing through their creations. While many trends gradually fade out, only a…
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IRREVERENT LUXURY
Magical and dream-like, Bvlgari’s high jewellery collection, Cinemagia, draws inspiration from the brand’s relationship with the silver screen. The range is all about bold irreverence – unprecedented colour combinations, materials, gemstone cuts, and artistry. With Cinemagia, prepare to embark on an enchanting journey into a world of unparalleled beauty. bvlgari.com Crabs, fish, beetles, and birds…
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ALL EYES ON EKA
Established in 1929 and hailing from Vicenza, Italy, the FOPE brand found its start as a goldsmith, which soon evolved into a well-loved jewellery label. Without a doubt, FOPE’s pieces are gorgeous statements, but the brand’s claim to fame is how it manages to blend craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. Creativity and know-how were qualities that…
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HARRY WINSTON’S GEM OF A WATCH
Inspired by emerald cut diamonds, the Harry Winston Emerald Collection is an elegant timepiece worthy of a place on your wrist. Harry Winston earned his moniker, “The King of Diamonds”, because of his unrivalled collection of historic gemstones. He is also synonymous with the American jewellery scene because of his approach to cutting and setting…
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IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
No fancy movements or embellishments here. These watches are all about clean design and good old-fashioned timekeeping. PATEK PHILIPPE GOLDEN ELLIPSE What the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse lacks in complication (all you really have are hour and minute hands), it makes up for with a sense of inner harmony that radiates an irresistible visual satisfaction.…
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A NEW ATTITUDE
As the concept of luxury evolves, so do attitudes towards jewellery. Jack Zybert, CEO of ZYDO, tells us more about the changing demands of their customers, trends in diamond jewellery, and the rise of the Southeast Asian market The book Luxury: A Rich History by Peter McNeil and Giorgio Riello talks about living in a…