Tag: Solitaire
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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…
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FABULOUS FEASTS: DEC/JAN 2020
Top tables worth the indulgence Around the World at COMO Cuisine With COMO Cuisine’s refreshed menu, it’s as if the dining destination at Dempsey Hill suddenly became the centre of the world. At the helm is Chef Tshering Lhaden, a Bhutanese native who looks to various COMO properties around the world for inspiration – whether…
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VALERIE’S CHOICE
Lawyer, art patron, and jewellery enthusiast Valerie Cheah talks about her love for diamonds and cultivating a relationship with jewellery brands Valerie wears her own ZYDO jewellery Valerie Cheah is one of those rare multi-hyphenates who seem to have life figured out. The lawyer-art gallery owner-art patron-mother of two (daughter Justine is 15, son Joel…
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COMING FULL CIRCLE
Zenith Affair has found its way back to the Raffles Hotel as MUS.za, a fine jewellery boutique that not only offers beautiful new treasures, it breathes new life to pre-loved heirloom pieces as well When entrepreneur and jeweler Esther Ho first started Zenith Affair, a luxury events consultancy and multi-brand concept retail boutique in 2005,…
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THE RUMA IS KL’S HOST WITH THE MOST
The RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur boasts a new approach to luxury – one that does away with the unnecessary flash, focusing instead on what matters most: The guest It’s a scenario painfully familiar for most frequent travellers: You take a red eye or early morning flight and reach your destination earlier than…