Tag: Solitaire
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ALL FOR LOVE, LOVE FOR ALL
With the recent launch of Poh Heng‘s new brand campaign called “Created for Love”, it helps reaffirm the Singapore jeweller’s core values of commitment, passion, and progressiveness. The campaign is also accompanied by a new bridal collection that features three familiar Singaporean faces — Foo Fang Rong, Azura Goh, and Eswari Gunasagar — who represent…
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DIAMOND OFFERINGS FOR SUMMER
by Smitha Sadanandan Sonia Diamond Star Ring Brand: GFG Jewellery by Nilufer Founder: Nilufer Kizilkaya Latest Launch: London-based designer Nilufer Kizilkaya’s new diamond line, Sonia, is inspired by coloured diamonds. “They have alluring, golden, and warm hues and I wanted to create designs that would complement the gemstones; so, each piece started with the stones,”…
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ZOOMING IN ON DESIGN
In order to adapt how they design during the pandemic, these jewellery designers turned to Zoom in order to bring custom pieces to life In a world where laptops and smartphones have transformed into hangouts for social and work gatherings, many jewellery designers stepped up to connect with clients near and far. Despite quarantine sessions…
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THE REBIRTH OF H. SENA
For Medhanie Senanayake of H. Sena, the time is now. With the greatest hurdle in the form of COVID-19 right in front of her, there’s no better time to reintroduce the fabled Singapore-based jewellery brand to a brave new world. “H. Sena is a bespoke jewellery brand that was founded by my grandpa, Henry Senanayake.…
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ALL THINGS NEW AND BEAUTIFUL FOR SPRING, PART 2
A rundown of jewellery brands with sublime offerings for Spring Brand: Anita Ko Founder: Anita Ko Latest Launch: Boasting stars like Angelina Jolie, Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and Dua Lipa among her clientele, Anita Ko’s fine jewellery designs are everyday luxury. The Luna collection, her newest range, is sparkly enough to cheer us up this…
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DESIGN IN THE TIME OF LOCKDOWN
The world went into lockdown last year with the outbreak of COVID-19. Lives changed, lives crumbled. But amidst all the chaos, it gave many of us a renewed sense of purpose. It certainly gave several designers inspirations for new jewellery collections. We caught up with two independent jewellers to check how they fared in their…
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MORITZ GLIK
Brazilian jewellery designer Moritz Glik used to design shoes before he decided to trade them for gemstones. Back in Belo Horizonte, he had a shoe company, where he designed sandals, sneakers, leather shoes – the whole gamut of footwear. “I was not planning on becoming a jewellery designer,” he says. In 1991, Glik moved to New…
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UP IN FLAMES
Flare Earrings with Diamonds, Imperal Topaz, Rubellites Brand: Fernando Jorge Founder: Fernando Jorge (London & Brazil) Latest Launch: Launched in Fall 2020, Fernando Jorge’s Flame collection comprises 30 new pieces, ranging from studs to statement necklaces. Native Brazilian gemstones, including emeralds, Paraiba tourmalines, rubellites, and Imperial topaz have also been used to embellish the creations.…
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NEW ADDITIONS TO POPULAR COLLECTIONS
by Smitha Sadanandan Two brands have come up with beautiful additions to their initial collections. Rendered in lustrous gold and diamonds, the designs are infused with an inherent creative process. Brand: Harakh Founder: Harakh Mehta Latest Launch: Mumbai-based designer Harakh Mehta made his debut in 2017 at Couture Show in Las Vegas with quite…
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SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING TALENTS
by Smitha Sadanandan The Arab jewellery scene has been abuzz with new talent. We turn our gaze on three emerging brands and find out more about their inspirations and core collections. Tales of Gems Dubai-based Shaima Nasser finds inspiration for her jewellery in nature and art – varied patterns, colour palettes, and exotic shapes.…
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CHRISTMAS ROCKS WITH JOUER BY SIMONE
Jouer by Simone Rockstar Collection It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time to get festive and indulge in some of life’s little luxuries. With Jouer by Simone‘s Christmas Gift Guide, the upcoming season is bound to be a little more merry. End the year with a bang with precious everyday…
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STARDUST: THE WORK AND LIFE OF JEWELER EXTRAORDINAIRE FRÉDÉRIC ZAAVY
If you are a fan of Frédéric Zaavy, who has created famous pieces for Fabergé, you’d be delighted to see more of his works in a coffee table book. The first monograph dedicated to the Parisian artist-jeweller is being launched this month. Frédéric Zaavy New York-based photographers John Bigelow Taylor and Dianne Dubler worked closely…