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E ssential
E legance
S alvador Dali coined the words “An elegant woman
is a woman who despises you and has no hair
under her arms.” In our much less surreal — and
real — world, this of course short-changes what
elegance is or what it should be.
As Solitaire Magazine’s publisher, I get bombarded daily with press
releases, stories, blogs, newsletters, and just about anything else ever
written or said about jewellery. Almost all describe what they claim are
‘elegant’ pieces. Sadly, that is less and less the case. Instead, I see more
vulgarity. More Kardashianism, and less creativity. More screaming, and
less substance. And more uses of words like ‘bold’, ‘daring’, ‘audacious’
— or my favourite dislike, ‘edgy’.
Elegance is something else. I shall make no attempt here to define
what it is or ought to be. Much more talented and stylish people than
me have done that at length. Elegance is that elusive a quality, that rare.
But what I do know is that what is increasingly touted as elegance on
the media and the web is certainly something else. Fashion perhaps.
But not elegance.
My appeal to you as reader, and to our industry friends everywhere,
is to be more careful with the use of that precious word. To thrive
towards achieving elegance, rather than simply claiming it. True
jewellers are artists at heart, and they will know what I am talking
about. They are driven by their passions, rather than their bankers,
and by the idea of creating something that will stand the test of time.
Brand managers, on the other hand, are tasked with selling often rather
bland collections that have to appeal to the widest possible worldwide
audience. Not much room for true elegance there, I’m afraid.
Please allow me to conclude by wishing you a most happy and
elegant holiday season. Celebrate in style with family and loved ones.
Wear your best gowns, and your most beloved jewellery. Ignore what
every one else thinks you should wear or carry. I have seen ladies in
Asia’s tribal regions more elegant than many a label queen I encounter
on a weekly basis at some branded event or other.
Be yourself. Be elegant. And be free.
Happy Holidays.
Rainer Sigel
Managing Editor
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TO EVERY RULE.
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12 TEAM
14 BOUTIQUE
New – Hot – Exclusive
STYLE
26 KISS FROM A ROSE
Ballerina styling at recent six-star affairs
30 GLITTERATI VARIETY
‘Tis the season to surpass expectations
36 SHADY CHIC
The road less travelled in sleek fashion frills
40 CELEBRITY JANE
Sandra Bullock on life, jewels and self-love
72 CLUTCH & CARRY
Dainty purses for the best party crawls
80 CRUISE CONTROL
Pinks and browns for fabulous holiday
coordinates
100 JEWELS DU JOUR
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The most talked about trends from the
spring runways
104 OUTER DARE
Turn heads in figure-hugging trimmings
14 DESIGN
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DANCING DIAMONDS
Harry Winston fuses gemmology and horology
BODY ART
Omani patterns and henna art of Noudar’s jewels
52 THE FEMININE TOUCH
Audemars Piguet’s artisanal ladies’ timepieces
60 SIBLING REVELRIE
The Gaydamak sisters’ world of jewellery
52
66 GIFTS FROM OUR WORLD
From across the globe to under your tree
102 A LEGACY OF THE MOST EXCELLENT
Stefan Hafner’s gift to fulfil every great woman’s
fantasy
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CONTENT
ontents
KNOWLEDGE
90 SPATIAL ATTRACTION
Uncommon gemstones in fine jewellery
FACETS
38 FIRE WORKS
Delightful celestial jewels
50 FRINGE DWELLERS
Swaying holiday soirées with tassel earrings
76 CARMINE CHARISMA
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Cherry red jewels for your festive look
78 THE HUE OF HARMONY
Enchanting emerald sparklers
86 COLLAR FANTASTIC
Exclusive lariats and chokers
INTERVIEW
56 ARTISANAL ELEGANCE
ZYDO’s classic Italian style and
exquisite jewels
TIMELESS
74 FLOWER GIRL
Christophe Claret’s next horological
masterpiece
82 PINK AND POWERFUL
Masterpieces high on beauty and function
94 A RENDEZVOUS WITH TIME
Ladies’ timepieces impress at Watches &
Wonders 2015
REVIEW
106 TRENDS & PRESTIGE
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BaselWorld gears up for the 2016 show
108 GEMS & ACCOLADES
JewelFest 2015 pays homage to Singapore’s
golden heritage
ATELIER
120 GALAS
130 HOROSCOPE
Our bimonthly forecast
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132 RING GUIDE
Where size matters
134 SHOW DIARY
136 JEWEL BOX
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Jennifer Henricus is a lifestyle and travel writer
who enjoys tracking international trends in
architecture, interior design and fashion.The
globetrotter lived in Hong Kong, London, and
Melbourne before finally settling in her home
CONTENT town, Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is happiest when
MANAGING EDITOR Rainer Sigel sharing her city’s secrets with visiting friends.
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MASTHEAD Sylvia Weimer / Spacelab Design Sydney
Since the age of four, Nina Hald has nurtured a
CONTRIBUTORS
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BOUTIQUE
WITH LATIN
GLAMOUR
HOLIDAY
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who starred
and co-produced the Spanish film Ma Ma,
PIN Yuli Fine Jewellery
celebrates the occasion
with a specially crafted Christmas tree
wore Chopard’s High Jewellery collection to the brooch. Available for this season only,
Toronto International Film Festival. She opted the 18k gold brooch is adorned with
for a pair of yellow diamond earrings in 18k coloured stones including tsavorites,
rose gold and an 18k white gold ring set with an rubies, and pink, yellow, and orange
emerald-cut diamond. www.chopard.com sapphires, with white diamonds to go
all around. www.yuli.com.sg
Vivid
Romance
Fall in love with Bibigi’s classic gemstone
rings. The Je T’aime collection is an
assortment of jewelled parure, each adorned
with a classic gemstone — sapphire, ruby,
emerald — and set with
diamonds. Dainty on
its own or dazzling
together, the rings
White Splendour
are perfect to In 2014, Blancpain revealed the F385 flyback calibre movement,
lighten up any but it is in this limited edition F185 Ladies’ Flyback Chronograph
holiday outfit. that broke the impression of what was assumed as an aviation-only
www.bibigi.com feature. The 18k white gold ladies watch is characterised with a date
window and small seconds on a mother-of-pearl dial, with a touch of
a diamond crown cabochon to keep it dainty. www.blancpain.com
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BOUTIQUE
Paragon
of Rarity
ORNATE The Classic Collection: Happy Day
by Schoeffel puts a twist on pearl
jewellery among a sparkling display
STARS of boastful colours. Black Tahitian
pearls are placed asymmetrically
Secrets & Lights, the new on 18k rose gold bands pavéd
Piaget Haute Joaillerie with black diamonds, amethysts,
and Haute Horlogerie green sapphires, and tsavorites.
collection, www.schoeffel-pearl.com
celebrates the
mysterious and
captivating light
effects inspired
by two legendary
cities, Venice and
Samarkand. In the
Palace décor timepiece,
DYNAMIC
an engraved gold star marquetry
reveals a simple mother-of-pearl
dial, and its gold uniform transforms
the bracelet into an iridescent
ribbon. www.piaget.com DUO Italian jewellery house Damiani
collaborated with Japanese
footballer Hidetoshi Nakata to create an eclectic
series called ‘Metropolitan Dream by H. Nakata’.
Together, their new collection aims to raise funds
for the charity ‘Home for All’ in Japan. Consisting
of pendants and bracelets in burnished gold or
pink gold with diamonds, the details are available
in different variations, such as large, small, or
double cross pendants. www.damiani.com
GOLD
PANACHE
Pearled From their Les Classiques to
Tropics collections, Jewelmer
Joaillerie has always used South
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BOUTIQUE
Palette
Selection
Hans D. Krieger’s style is recognisable
for its use of fabulous natural colours.
This pair of coloured gemstone rings,
each bearing a 10.55ct tanzanite
and 10.32ct mandarin garnet,
respectively, is a refreshing
switch from the primary gems
we are all too familiar with.
www.kriegernet.com
GLAM ROCKS
covered with gold rondels and donned with
either pink or blue sapphires and
diamonds. www.fope.com
Attending the annual GQ Men of the Year Awards 2015 in London,
supermodel Jourdan Dunn wore Messika jewellery to complement
her stunning backless gown. She showed off the iconic double ring
and matching cuff, both from the Glama’zone collection. She also
exhibited Valerie Messika’s rock & roll design edge with a double-
pavéd Queen V ring. www.messika.com
OF LIGHTS
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It took 125 years
to become
so timeless.
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BOUTIQUE
EYE DANDY
Delfina Delettrez’s Faceted collection is an ensemble
of facial-inspired jewellery pieces, from eye-themed
brooches to actual nose rings. The most intricate of the
lot, the Portrait brooch features a larger-than-life pavé
eye, complete with pearl-trimmed lashes, a
gold nose, and a ruby-encrusted pout.
www.delfinadelettrez.it
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STYLE
Vanessa Hudgens in
Naeem Khan organza
gown at the MTV
Video Music Awards
RED CARPET TRENDS
Kiss
froma
Rose
Ensembles in ballerina shades
danced their way to recent
star affairs
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Channelling the enchanting Anastasia
tasia Steele,
Dakota Johnson was sweetness personifiednified at
the Black Mass première during the 72nd2nd Venice
wn and
Film Festival. Flaunting a pink silk gown
h, Dakota
flashing just the right amount of flesh,
adorned her simple gown with equallyy
simple accessories — diamond bracelets lets
aillerie
and earrings from Chopard Haute Joaillerie
collection. Immaculate in a light peach h
ruffle gown at Toronto International Film
ved
Festival, Naomi Watts once again proved
to be one of the red carpet favourites. A
pet
far cry from her usually sleek red carpet
ayed
ensemble, the Demolition star downplayed
her playful gown with Elsa Peretti bonene
cuff bracelet and mesh scarf earrings by
Tiffany & Co. At 17, Bella Thorne’s redd
carpet prowess proved to be stronger than
ulle
ever. Wearing a sexy mint green, silk-tulle
Maria Lucia Hohan dress with cut-outs ts and
thigh-high slit, which she paired with Ippolita
se on the
earrings, the Blended star looked at ease
red carpet than most celebrities twice her age.
essed lists
Also visible on the red carpet best dressed
at the Emmy’s was singer-songwriter Joanna
Newsom. The wife of this year’s Emmyy host, Andy
Samberg, wowed the crowd in a unique ue two-tone
pink couture gown from Spanish label el Delpozo.
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STYLE
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT
White gold and
diamond flower ring
and earrings worn by
Crowd favourite Jennifer Lopez looked Alessandra Ambrosio,
fierce and sexy in a white Michael Costello PASQUALE BRUNI
suit and strappy heels at the Chateau Alessandra Ambrosio
Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas at the Venice Film
during her residency launch party. Her Festival
braided hair was complemented by Butani
diamond ear climbers. At the Everest première Jennifer Lopez in a
Michael Costelo suit
during the Venice Film Festival, supermodel
Alessandra Ambrosio paired her angelic Teyona Parris at
white dress with equally white diamond rings the Emmy’s
and earrings by Pasquale Bruni. Also divine
in white was Mad Men actress Teyonah Parris,
who made a dramatic entrance at the Emmy’s
in a swirling Francesca Miranda gown. She
paired her polka dot number with Baccarat
crystal earrings.
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CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP
Ligne diamants asscher-
Sleek in white was Homeland star British- cut necklace, set in
platinum and asscher-
American actress Nazanin Boniadi. She cut diamonds, worn by
opted for an asymmetrical Stephane Rolland Dakota Johnson, VAN
number paired with Harry Kotlar custom CLEEF & ARPELS
diamond earrings for her Emmy Awards red
carpet appearance. TV host Zuri Hall looked Zuri Hall at the MTV
Video Music Awards
all sleek and cheerful at the MTV Video Music
Awards in an off-shoulder body hugging Statement earrings
white dress, which she capped off with fun worn by Zuri Hall,
and colourful jewellery. Ultimately, there are LETICIA LINTON
no shades of grey that Dakota Johnson now
Gold and diamond ring
belongs to the red carpet A-List. At another worn by Zuri Hall, LE
Black Mass première in Boston, Dakota once VIAN
again wowed the crowed in a simple bandeau
white gown from Balenciaga. She aptly Opal ring worn by Zuri
complemented her understated looks with Hall, LE VIAN
Van Cleef & Arpels Ligne diamants asscher- Nazanin Boniadi at the
cut necklace. Emmy’s
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G litteratiVarietyby Koh Chuin Ying
2
Old Hollywood
jewels
l Green tourmaline
diamond brooch,
FRUZSINA KEEHN
Embellished
velvet
mini dress,
BALMAIN
3
One of a kind bags
Evening clutch,
BUCCELLATI
4 Velvet
dresses
Music crowns
5
6
DRIES VAN NOTEN Spring 2016
Lace veil, KIKI DE
MONTPARNASSE
Fox fur and Any of these sparkly
Swarovski crystal
embellished pieces should be worn Chantilly lace
headphones,
DOLCE &
on its own so headpieces
GABBANA as to direct the eyes on
where to go
7
Embellished
heels
Silver sequined Mary Jane’s
with Swarovski flowers,
DOLCE & GABBANA
Lozenge bracelet,
SIMON TEAKLE
8
Colourway bracelets
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DESIGN
Ultimate Emerald
Signature secret watch
(on chain)
HARRY WINSTON
by David Yip
D iamonds
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FROM TOP
Premier Hypnotic Star
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watch
wa
Glacier watch
G
T he prominence
Winston
Perhaps
diamonds
on in the world of
nds is undisputed.
aps indisputable.
With its collection of Highigh Jewellery
Timepieces, the House of Harry Winston
me possibilities that
can result when high jewellery
wellery is merged
with another time-honouredoured craft – haute
horlogerie.
Each of these timepieces
eces is one-of-
its-kind, displaying the complex designs,
flawless execution, and finesse of spirit
that have become hallmarks
marks of Harry
Winston. Every diamond nd is selected, cut,
and set in-house by the House’s master
gem specialists in Geneva.eva. As espoused by
Harry Winston himself, his designers and
These timepieces
craftsmen have taken the he road less travelled
and imagined new wayss to express the
beauty of his diamonds..
display the complex
The Ultimate Emeraldd Signature and
Emerald Signature are two wo creations
design, flawless
emblematic of a pioneering ring zeal. A secret
watch concealed within a precious jewel,
execution, and finesse
this versatile design cann be worn as
a brooch, a glistening pendant,
or set on an elegant ribbon
endant,
bon
of spirit that have
that wraps around the
wrist. In size and scale, the
become hallmarks of
timepiece is able to neatly
nestle in the palm of your Harry Winston
hand. Hidden beneath its
scintillating exterior is a
white gold case shaped like
an emerald-cut diamond —
Harry Winston’s preferred shape.
Gently opening the diamond-
encrusted exterior of the Ultimate
Emerald Signature reveals the dial sparkling
with full diamond pavé surface, while the
Emerald Signature features an understated,
yet elegant dial of white mother-of-pearl. most ethereal of lugs.
The rarefied geometry and sculptural In an inspired display
grace of the Art Deco style is central to the of technical virtuosity, two
next timepiece. With the Art Deco watch, precise and thin invisible wires
Harry Winston has crafted a platinum hold the clasp of the bracelet firmly
bracelet, set with 246 large brilliant-cut and in place, and the watch’s case middle is
seven baguette-cut diamonds. It delicately arched in order to perfectly fit the curve of
wraps around the wrist with wonderful the wrist.
lightness, and is held to the watch with the Another mastery of craft marks the
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DESIGN
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achievement, requiring a complex base to beloved wife, Edna. The Mrs Winston High
be engraved and etched to hundredths of a Jewellery Timepiece reflects the perfect
millimetre’s precision so that each baguette- marriage of Edna’s personal style and
cut diamond could be set exactly with no Harry Winston’s famous saying: “If I could,
metal showing. The labyrinthine process I would attach diamonds directly onto a
meant that a master gemsetter of some 16 woman’s skin”. Handcrafted in platinum,
years’ experience could only set between five the timepiece is set with more than 47 carats
and seven diamonds a day. Just five of these of the world’s finest quality diamonds. The
timepieces, each with a total of 497 diamonds white gold dial is set with 144 brilliant-cut
weighing approximately 30.59 diamonds and housed within a striking
carats set totally in-house, marquise-shaped platinum case, outlined
will ever be made. with 32 baguette-cut diamonds. More than
Another excellent 200 fancy-shaped diamonds adorn the
design in the bracelet, creating an intricate shimmering
collection pays pattern with baguette-cut diamonds along
tribute to Harry the outer edges and a mixture of pear,
Winston marquise, and brilliant-cut diamonds
and his appearing to float along delicate bars of
platinum.
Straddling the line between gemmology
and horology, Harry Winston’s High
Jewellery Timepieces reconcile the
dichotomy of art and functionality with
seamless brilliance and intoxicating beauty,
and signal the moment when a watch
becomes a jewel.
Glacier watch
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STYLE
Chanel’s 2015
Pearl collection
photographed by Karl
Lagerfeld
S hady
by Syahmin Ritzwan
C hic
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Take the road less
travelled in simple yet
sleek fashion frills
T he year-end calls for adventurous trips. Think basking in the sun on a beach
somewhere far, or going on a shopping spree in an exotic flea market. Spending
time outdoors or taking a long road trip requires you to travel light. A staple for
all-natural, no makeup moments in your trip, shades are your best friend. Varying
in sizes, colours, and embellishments, these trendy sunglasses from our favourite fashion houses’
Fall / Winter 2015-2016 collections easily match different outfits and individual face shapes. Go
sporty with Gucci aviators, or fancy with a Fendi double-framed shades. To complement your already
sassy sunglasses, don’t forget to pair them with understated ear studs for an added sparkle.
Sunglasses from
2015-2016 New
Abstract Eyewear Collection,
sunglasses, DIOR MARC JACOBS
Squared bold-shaped
sunglasses, MAX
MARA
Aviators from
F/W 2015 Eyewear
collection, GUCCI
Palladium/
aqua sunglasses,
TOMMY Studs with spessartine and
HILFIGER diamonds in yellow gold, TENZO
Sunglasses from
F/W 2015 collection, Earrings with diamonds
CARRERA in white and rose gold
from the You collection,
DEGEM
Lazare
Inspired by Carl Sagan, the late
American astronomer and cosmologist,
Lazare’s Star Burstt pendant/brooch
from the Signature collection is a
depiction of the stars’ splendour.
Set with 49 diamonds (a total of 2.31
carats), this brilliant transformable
piece has the star power to impress
and fascinate.
CELESTIAL JEWELS
by Nina Hald
F ireW orks
Glam up with these delightful celestial jewels
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SutraJewels
With a slightly darker, more dramatic
look, Sutra Jewels has portrayed a pair of
sunbursts in 18k black gold set with a total
of 7ct rose-cut diamonds. This particular
diamond cut allows for a fashionable
statement, while at the same time adding a
touch of vintage to the jewellery.
Yoko London
This between-the-fingers ring from Yoko
London is made of 18k white gold with a
large South Sea cultured pearl, adorned with
two stars set with 0.21ct diamonds. While the
lustre of the cultured pearl is sure to keep the
wearer happy, the diamond’s added sparkle
sets off the ring’s glamour. A real keeper, the
ring will make for a future classic.
Lydia Courteille
Paris “We are all of us stars,
As a trained gemmologist, Parisian-
born Lydia Courteille’s view of
jewellery is pure luxury. This pair of
and we deserve to twinkle”
earrings from the Zodiac collection
is made of 18k white gold with
– Marilyn Monroe
brown and colourless diamonds
and white rock crystal. Unique large
creations are set with equally unique
gemstones, giving off an opulent yet Pasquale Bruni
wearable resplendence. This ring with baguette-cut diamonds,
arranged around a brilliant-cut
diamond in the centre reminds us
of a bursting sun in a fireworks
display. By meticulously setting the
individual diamonds at different
angles, maximum scintillation is
ensured from every possible side.
The understated ring is meant to add
a dash of panache to any outfit.
Doves by
Doron Paloma
With a combination of minimalism and Djula Joaillerie Paris
excellent stone-setting work, this pair of The pendant ear-jewel from Djula Joaillerie
Doves Star Cluster earrings by Doron Paloma Paris’ Single collection is a great finishing touch
stuns in 18k white gold pavéd with a total to an asymmetrical-cut dress. It combines the
of 0.94ct colourless diamonds. The nine classic power of the star pattern with white gold
points of the asymmetrical stars are symbolic set with colourless diamonds. With this ear piece,
of stability and performance — perhaps jewellery designer Alexandre Corrot is able to
something to court for the coming year. drape modern women in French elegance.
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STYLE
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SANDRA BULLOCK
by Aniko Navai
C elebrity
Sandra Bullock on
turning 50, loving life,
and staying true to self
J ane dressing Sandra since the beginning of both
of their careers. “Her style and sophistication
embody the spirit of our brand.” But Sandra
loves to explore other jewellers, too. At the
Oscars in 2013, she set a trend with Harry
Winston’s diamond cluster brooch she
wore in her hair. She also wore diamond
ear studs, and a platinum and diamond ring.
A few years back, also at the Oscars, she
complemented a lace Elie Saab gown with
Harry Winston’s round diamond studs that
ne of the most loved she let her son Louis pick for her.
O
celebrities in Hollywood,
actress/producer Sandra YOU LOOK GREAT DRESSED UP, BUT
Bullock is funny and YOU ALSO LOOK GREAT DRESSED
elegant at the same DOWN. WHAT WOULD WE FIND IN
time. In the fleeting and YOUR CLOSET IF WE COULD HAVE A
flamboyant world of the entertainment PEEK?
industry, her grace and humility remain My favourite pieces are the ones that I don’t
genuine. The Oscar winner, who just turned wear on an average day. I have about eight
50 this year, has managed to balance career pieces from Etro, and they hang in the closet
and personal life. She mostly spends time because it’s not appropriate to wear them
in Austin and New Orleans where she feels to drop a child off to pre-school. But my
OPPOSITE
Sandra Bullock at the most at home, and her life is exclusively favourite jeans, T-shirts, and sweaters — they
86th Annual Academy centred around her son Louis. On occasion, are pretty much what you would see me in
Awards wearing an though, she shows up at Hollywood events, on a daily basis.
Alexander McQueen where she gets to dress up to the ninth. To
dress accessorised a cocktail party at the Toronto Film Festival, HOW ABOUT THE CLOTHES YOU
with Lorraine Schwartz
earrings for example, she wore Martin Katz diamond WEAR WHEN YOU GO TO EVENTS?
chandelier earrings set in blackened 18k Oh, fashion will always be relevant no matter
THIS PAGE white gold with 196 diamonds. how much you say it’s not. You know it’s
Round brilliant-cut “Sandra is one of my favourite actresses something playful. It’s something to dream
diamond ear studs, whose humour and light-heartedness are about and aspire to. It’s few and far between
which Sandra wore to
the Oscars in 2013, the perfect complement to her grace and when I get to throw on my fun dresses. But
HARRY WINSTON elegance,” said Martin Katz. He has been I love well-made things. I love couture. I
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STYLE
love looking at the runway and marvelling I rely on my body a lot more than it’s able
how does McQueen constantly create an art, to execute. But I love it. I’m always training
a spectacle, a show, something that makes or doing some form of exercise four or five
you wonder how craftsmen put it together. times a week. I just feel restless if I don’t.
You know it’s just not applicable to life. But And when you have a three-year-old who
I’m the person who will go into a closetful runs a lot, who is hanging off things, you’d
of clothes and shoes and have absolutely better get up and do your training so you
nothing to wear. I think that’s a pretty can keep up with him. As for diet, I love
universal problem for most women. We food, but I eat well. The best thing to do
can never have enough black dresses; is to have fun and be active all the time. I
never enough cute black flats or know that I feel better when I’m that way.
sandals.
YOU JUST TURNED 50. IS IT A BIG
AND DO YOU HAVE DEAL AND DOES IT MEAN ANY
A DRAWER OF SILK CHANGES IN YOUR LIFESTYLE?
NIGHTGOWNS? I know it’s happening. I’m there for
I have terribly oversized cheetah the day, but I also wanted to be the one
pyjamas that are actually men’s person who’s like, what’s the big deal? I
cheetah flannel pyjamas. My had the best birthday ever on this one
son thinks they’re brilliant just because of what we chose to do and
because I look like a very large the friends that we chose to be with. And
cheetah entering his room. so I’m easing into it. There were a lot of
They are easy to manoeuvre things that fell into place in my head and
around in. If you get something in life. I was so glad I got there because
on them you don’t panic, and I’m finally here now and everyone just got
you know they’re appropriate off my back. You know what I mean? It
to be in around a small child. was almost like a release in an odd way. I
Really cute, slinky things was really happy it happened and what’s
just don’t suit my lifestyle. changed. Every day things change, but you
just you don’t care about a lot of things. I
TO KEEP A FIGURE don’t care anymore about so many things
LIKE THAT, DO that I cared about when I was 30. It makes
YOU RELIGIOUSLY me really focus on the few things that I
EXERCISE AND DIET absolutely love and adore. I know a lot
ON A DAILY BASIS. more. I’ve learned a lot. I’m not naïve
I’ve been an athlete since anymore and I just feel really grateful and
childhood. So, sometimes, happy.
FROM LEFT
Sandra at the Our Brand
In the fleeting and flamboyant Is Crisis premiere during
the Toronto International
Film Festival this year
world of the entertainment Lotus diamond ring
and Crossover ring,
industry, Sandra’s grace and which Sandra wore to
the Oscars in 2013,
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STYLE
FROM LEFT TO
RIGHT
Comet diamond
earrings set in 18k white
gold, which Sandra wore
to the premiere of Our
Brand Is Crisis at TCL
Chinese Theatre, JACK
VARTANIAN
“Sandra is one of my
favourite actresses
whose humour and
light-heartedness are the
AND WHAT’S THE BAGGAGE YOU’VE
LEFT BEHIND?
It’s all the things that I took on that really
perfect complement to her
had no relevance to me. All the things you’re
supposed to be, how you’re supposed to
grace and elegance” –
look, how you’re supposed to act. I was very
easily influenced. If I see someone else doing
Martin Katz
something amazing I would be like, I need to
be doing that. I didn’t value my own worth.
I didn’t value my own journey. I really had to happen, and if you fight it you’re going
a lot of self-doubt, and I think that’s where to be miserable. I like Sandy a lot better
the comedy comes from. A lot of times I now than I did 20, 30 years ago. So I would
would just do that to level the playing field, not go back because I was not as happy
but I didn’t know exactly what it was that I with what I had and didn’t have then as I
liked or didn’t like until a lot of things were am today. And is that age? I don’t know. Is
taken away. There are some things you are that good therapy? Sure, some of it has to
not going to get back, there are some things do with it. Or maybe it’s just learning how
that are inevitable. They’re inevitably going to let go.
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DESIGN
NOUDAR
by Jennifer Henricus
B ody
A rt
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Omani patterns and henna art
come alive in elaborate jewels
OPPOSITE
Model showcasing
Noudar's stunning
rings and handpiece
embellished with
diamonds and precious
stones
FROM TOP But the true magic of fine jewellery was She works with a range of gold colours —
Lace earrings in white revealed to her during an internship at white, yellow, and rose. But for more daring
gold set with 5.08ct
white diamonds Chopard. Here she learnt the nuances of pieces, she uses oxidised or black rhodium
fine jewellery-making and the importance of plating to provide nuanced contrasts with
Shafiqa Sapphire Lace “creating statement pieces that are intricate white or black diamonds as well as some
ring in white gold in design and at the same time fresh and fancy colours. Sapphires, rubies, and
set with 7.57ct white appealing to customers.” emeralds add precious colour and glamour.
diamonds and 6.76ct
sapphires “There are a lot of dramatic pieces in the “My favourite jewel is the pearl. I have been
world of costume jewellery, but far less in working on a pearl collection, but I am
Ruby Maharaja ring in fine jewellery.” She says her dream is to fill treading very cautiously and want to take my
rose gold set with 3.50ct this void in fine jewellery. Among her current time before launching this collection.”
pink diamonds and favourites is the sapphire lace ring inspired Initially the jewels were produced in
8.38ct rubies
by necklaces her mother loved wearing Valencia, but now a dedicated workshop in
Leila Handpiece in black to parties. “I was fascinated by how those Qatar is working on her collections. “It has
rhodium-plated gold statement necklaces transformed her entire been my dream to create a truly Qatari brand
set with 2.14ct black look. My personal challenge was to compact that people would recognise
diamonds the glamour and mood of those necklaces internationally. I wanted
Dalia Henna rings in into rings that I could wear on my fingers.” everything, including the
black rhodium-plated Noor works at keeping Noudar’s designs manufacturing, to be done
gold set with 4.30ct young in spirit while ensuring they are in Qatar.”
black diamonds sophisticated and precious. She says she
was always fascinated with watches and the
mechanisms inherent to the art of watch-
making. This fascination with watch-making
in turn influenced the way her jewels are
crafted, incorporating comfort, movement,
and flexibility into each piece.
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FACETS
FRINGED JEWELS
by Nina Hald
F ringe
D wellers
S
Sway your way to holiday soirées
with these elaborate earrings
w
Soleluna Diamond
by DeGem
For DeGem, the rich heritage of the Asian
culture is always represented in traditional
symbols that bring different meanings to
everyday life, such as the lucky knot and
tassels. These earrings come with 78 pieces of
round brilliant diamonds, totalling 0.95 carats,
and set in white and rose gold.
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Harry Winston
Harr
The Mediu
Medium Chandelier Cluster
Yoko Londonn earrings
earring from Harry Winston
let fi
five captivating lines of
By pairing large golden South h dia
diamonds sparkle from each
Sea cultured pearls with whitete lo
lobe’s delicate floral motif.
lustrous freshwater cultured E
Each brilliant diamond
pearls, Yoko London aims to ccentre stone is framed by
set a new standard for fringedd ssmaller diamonds, using
earrings. This pair is made of tthe house’s signature
18k yellow gold set with 1.61 cclustering technique. By
carats of diamonds. Bold and me
meticulously setting the
uncompromising in execution n indiv
individual diamonds at a
and quality, and with row certain angle, the earrings give off
upon row of draped pearls, a stunning three-dimensional effect.
these earrings bring new
life to every woman’s festive
wardrobe.
Paolo
Channel your Costagli
Carla Amorim
m inner party Let Paolo Costagli complete
yyour look for a glamorous
Made of 18k rose gold, the Torrentent night out with these
of Love earrings by Carla Amorim
are meant to eternalise ‘love’ in
im queen with chandelier earrings set with
1.34ct diamonds in 18k rose
its many forms. The cascading
golden beads embody fluidity these lustrous gold. Three rigorous parallel
lines terminating in diamond
and movement, portraying
a modern woman’s freedom
and independence — dancing,
shoulder drops lend multiple levels of
sophistication to the slightest
movement of a woman’s head.
singing, and enjoying life to thee
fullest.
duster earrings
H
Hodel
Boucheron Switzerland
Boucheron promises a festive These dynamic three-dimensional
New Year with this pair of fringed earrings from Hodel
Pompon earrings. Made of Switzerland are made of yellow
round, baguette, and square-cut and white gold, strung with 132
diamonds set in white gold, Akoya cultured pearls, and set
A
these earrings are perfect for an with 1.90ct diamonds. With a
w
elegant night out. Drawing from modern reinterpretation of classic
multiple sources of inspiration, elegance, Hodel combines inspired
the fringe is reminiscent of imagination with expert technique,
the elaborate trimmings of the bringing the enchantment of size-
16th century France known as graduated pearls to a new level.
passementerie, as well as the 19th
century Indian maharajahs’ love
for opulence.
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DESIGN
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Ladies Millenary, 2006
OPPOSITE
AUDEMARS PIGUET An assembly of
Audemars Piguet's
ladies' watches
by Carol Lee
T he
F eminine
Touch Audemars Piguet and its legacy of
creating artisanal ladies’ timepieces
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DESIGN
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OPPOSITE PAGE THIS PAGE
CLOCKWISE FROM CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT LEFT
Horizontal Elliptical Ladies Jewellery
Bracelet Watch, 1970 Wristwatch, 1926
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INTERVIEW
ZYDO
A rtisanal
E legance
Classic Italian style for most
exquisite jewels
THIS PAGE
A stunning necklace of
round- and pear-shaped
diamonds totalling more
than 22 carats
OPPOSITE PAGE
Fashion earrings in
white, pink, and yellow
gold featuring marquise-
cut diamonds
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A time of ‘great optimism and economic entrepreneurship’ — Italy in the
‘70s was rife with business opportunities. The country’s economy was
showing flourish, with its middle and upper classes growing. With it
came the blossoming of Italian luxury brands, including, of course, fine
jewellery houses. Standing out amongst the branded giants of the era was ZYDO, a family-owned
Italian jewellery house that went on to make a name for itself on the international jewellery stage.
For Davide Zybert, the elegant and amiable family patriarch and founder of ZYDO, the
jewellery business came as a natural choice. His father was the founder and president of one of
the biggest gold jewellery companies in post-war Europe. “Jewellery manufacturing was in his
blood,” shared Jack Zybert, one of Mr Zybert’s three sons, who now manage the business. Not
surprisingly, it is also in Jack’s and his two brothers’ — Eli and Roberto — blood. Founded in
1972, ZYDO is one of the few Italian jewellery brands that still hosts 100% of its production in
Valenza to ensure the finest production quality.
YOU HAVE BEEN KNOWN FOR THE WHO DOES THE DESIGNS IN THE
ELEGANCE, INNOVATION, AND FAMILY, AND HOW DOES EACH OF
EXCLUSIVITY OF YOUR DESIGNS. YOUR ROLE COMPLEMENT EACH
HOW MUCH OF THESE CAN BE OTHER?
TRACED BACK TO THE FAMILY ZYDO has a talented team of designers that
LEGACY, AND HOW MUCH HAVE are managed by Roberto Zybert, the director
BEEN HONED OVER THE YEARS BY of production. However, all of the members
THE NEW-GENERATION ZYBERTS? of the family are involved in the designing
ZYDO’s designs are a result of its history process. Jack and Eli Zybert, who manage
and the great experience that comes with ZYDO’s operations in Europe and Asia and
that history. The past informs and shapes the Americas, respectively, are particularly
the future of each of our collections. The instrumental in steering the design process
third generation in the jewellery business based on market indications, fashion trends,
is acutely and intimately aware of all of and, of course, customers’ preference.
ZYDO’s past creations, with elegant lines,
superior craftsmanship, and remarkable WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN
stones. In studying those designs and THINGS THAT YOU CONSIDER WHEN
expanding and innovating on them, the new DESIGNING A PIECE?
generation is engaging in a sort of imaginary The most important factor is our history.
conversation through time with the previous We want to make sure that every piece of
ones to craft ever more stunning jewels. jewellery that we produce is consistent with
the extraordinary creations that we are known
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE for. We want to make sure that it possesses
ADVANTAGES OF BEING A FAMILY- the qualities characteristic of our jewellery
RUN JEWELLERY BRAND IN TERMS — superior craftsmanship, remarkable stone
OF DESIGNS AND MANAGEMENT? quality, and outstanding design. Then we are
The most important advantages are our careful to consider current fashion trends and
personal attachment to the brand, the consumer’s tastes. Finally, we need to make
consistency of quality and craftsmanship sure that all of our designs are perfectly crafted
over time, and the handed-down knowledge so that they can be worn easily, comfortably,
through generations in the same business. and continuously so for years to come.
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www.lilijewelry.com | info@lilidiamonds.com | hongkong@lilidiamonds.com
by Astrid Colley
S ibling
R evelrie Two sisters break new ground in the
world of jewellery
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Montaigne Market in Paris, who loved
their pieces so much that she decided to
stock them in the store. “This allowed us to
produce more pieces and create a bigger
collection,” says Sonia. “We went to a few
more stores — Couture Lab and Frost in
London, Le Bon Marche — and this is how
Gaydamak started.”
The business quickly expanded overseas.
“We ventured out to Russia, then Europe,
then the Middle East. We are in Paris,
London, St Tropez, Miami, the fashion
hubs,” shares Sonia. “People want to
wear Gaydamak because we are cool and
different.” She reveals that it took the team
close to two years to develop the hand
bracelet technically, for comfort and visual
appeal, and also for the right sizing. “For
another three years, it was our main focus.
We now have about 40 different designs, and
the collection is still growing.”
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DESIGN
Starlight hand bracelet
in pink gold with brown
diamonds
Emerald glove in
white gold with white
diamonds and emeralds
Antique earrings in
white gold with white
diamonds and emeralds
The sisters
s decided
ed to complement the
line with chandelier earrings, cuff br
ear cuffs
bracelets,
cuffs, and cocktail rings. While most
l “We’ve had
pieces were
w set with diamonds, they also
played aaround with sapphires, emeralds, and
Madonna,
rubies. OOne of their latest innovations is the
diamond glove, which comes in two parts
and is cr
created in gold mesh linked by golden
Salma Hayek,
cha
chains.
Hollywood’s big names soon
and Alicia Keys
sstarted seeking out the sisters. “We’ve
h
had Madonna, Salma Hayek, and wear our hand
A
Alicia Keys wear our hand bracelets.
A
Alicia was photographed playing
the piano with our bracelets on each
th
bracelets”
han
hand,” says Sonia. “When you have
people w who are talented and trust you like “Our goal is to embellish women to the
that — who are happy to wear the pieces not point where you feel confident, even on the
because they are being paid but because they days that you don’t want to make an effort
like it — it’s amazing.” and are just wearing jeans and a T-shirt. Our
pieces will give you instant confidence.”
Sonia’s advice for her first-time clients is to
buy one piece and see how it fits and feels.
“Most of our clients are returning customers
who like wearing our pieces.”
For the Gaydamak sisters, standing out is
essential in jewellery. “The more people tell
us a piece is crazy and not saleable, the more
we want to do it. There are so many jewellery
brands and so many beautiful pieces, and I
respect them. But it’s a shame that people
want to do what everyone else is doing. We
want to think outside the box.”
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DESIGN
Metropolitan Dream
cuff links in yellow
gold with diamonds,
DAMIANI
GIFT GUIDE
by Preeta Agarwal
G ifts
from our
W orld
From across the globe to under your tree
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I t’s time again to look for
a special gift for your
mum, girl friend, sister, or
grandmother. Jewellery,
of course, tops the list of gifts for the ladies,
so let’s put some thought into it to make all
the difference. With an ever-increasing list
make for perfect gifts. “Our exceptional
designs and impeccable creations are
initiated under the theme ‘The Universal
language of Life Celebrations’, as we believe
our jewels are a token of celebrations for
its beholder,” shares the Founder, Mr Top
Piya Ahchariyasripong. “Without love and
of jewellers promoting their latest creations, happiness we will not be able to create such
choosing that perfect jewel can be daunting. marvellous and intricate masterpieces.”
This festive season, allow Solitaire to take Hong Kong is another prominent city
you on a jewellery-shopping spree across known for its fine jewellery. With unmatched
the globe, suggesting novel gifting options to skills, finesse, and international design
make memories of a lifetime. aesthetics, the fine jewellery brand Entice
Our first stop is Bangkok — the city grabs a place on our list. Known for their
known for its captivating coloured jewellery. extensive use of fancy-shaped diamonds in
If you’re looking at gifting the special woman the most elegant fashion, their collections
in your life with something vibrant and exemplify organised chaos at its best.
colourful, then Gems Pavilion is the place Beautiful bracelets, rings, and earrings in
for you. Jewelled pieces lined with attention- various combinations of rose-cut diamonds,
grabbing sizes of emeralds, sapphires, rubies, yellow diamonds, and rose gold appeal to
and coloured diamonds await you. Their almost every woman. “Our efforts are geared
white gold eternity bands towards one direction — to offer the best
with fancy-shaped products to our customers,” says Mrs Manju
diamonds also Kothari, Creative Director of Entice. “We go
the extra miles to offer a variety of designs,
to achieve the desired finish, and use
hand-picked finest stones. An Entice piece
will be treasured and passed on from one
generation to the next.”
CLOCKWISE FROM
LEFT
Earrings with 14.34ct
pear- shaped Colombian
emeralds, 9.87ct
cushion-cut cornflower
blue sapphire, and 5.70ct
oval-shaped diamonds Round scallop
in 18k white gold, GEMS necklace with oval,
PAVILION pear, and round
diamonds, ENTICE
Two-stone ring with
a 4.04ct Colombian White gold ring with
emerald and 5.48ct blue accents of fancy-shaped
sapphire with diamonds, yellow diamonds,
GEMS PAVILION ENTICE
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DESIGN
Bow pendant
necklace
in rose gold with
diamonds
Diamond-set double
finger bow ring
JETGALA MAGAZINE, for the third The JETGALA MAGAZINE team looks
time running, is hosting the private forward to welcoming our friends, clients
aviation industry’s most talked about and supporters from the world of private
networking event during the 2016 aviation, fine timepieces, high jewellery and
Singapore Airshow. bespoke luxury as our distinguished guests.
CLUTCHES
&
COCKTAIL RINGS
C lutch
&
C arry
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Dainty purses for the
best of party crawls
T his holiday season, get ready to celebrate — both planned and spontaneous.
For work, dress up in anticipation of last-minute invites. Bear in mind that
few things will ruin a perfectly put-together cocktail ensemble more than
an oversized workbag. Instead, invest in a glam clutch that is easily stashed
away in the office drawer, ready for impromptu after-work parties. From classic whites and
fancy golds to more elaborate and eclectic designs, you’ll never go wrong with a mini purse. Big
enough for your personal essentials, yet petite enough not to hinder your movement, clutch bags
exist for one good reason: to let you hit the dance floor uninterrupted. Now, for a more dramatic
contrast, make sure to complement your clutch with a statement cocktail ring — the bigger and
more intricate, the better.
Black plexiglas
Le Diz Marble clutch bag,
Box clutch, CHANEL
BALENCIAGA
Ring in 18k
white gold
with diamonds,
STENZHORN
Serpenti bag in
ocean turquoise
galuchat,
BULGARI
Metallic Lizard
Small Diorama
bag, DIOR
Coral ring,
CHANTECLER
Alix Metal
Python flap
clutch, TOM
FORD
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TIMELESS
CHRISTOPHE CLARET
by Carol Lee
The Marguerite charms not butterflies filled with coloured Super-LumiNova — a darker
female one on the white lacquered daisy petal displaying the
hours and a lighter male one on the pistil displaying the minutes.
with the love-life-predicting The case is available in white or rose gold with two newly
invented types of setting, the ‘flake’ and ‘champagne’, which
function, but with a give the diamonds the effect of sparkling bubbles. The watch is
powered by a self-winding Manufacture movement whose double
barrel ensures an impressive 72-hour power reserve. Each of the
delightful hidden message four versions is limited to only 30 pieces.
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FFACETS
ACETS
RED JEWELLERY
by Katherine Arteche
Dilys’
This rubellite and white gold ring by Dilys’ is
the height of its I Love You Flower collection.
Outlined in white gold, the 32k uncut
rubellite sits beautifully amidst petals made of
pink sapphires and diamond florets.
C harisma
— a perfect accoutrement for special occasions.
TTF
Designed after the red flower,
The Poppy by TTF Haute
Joaillerie is their latest custom-
designed art piece. Materialised
into a jewel-studded brooch,
each part of the flower is
covered in different-sized rubies
and diamonds, set in white gold.
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FACETS
GREEN JEWELLERY
by Syahmin Ritzwan
T heH ue
of Deck yourself in enchanting
Palmiero
H armony vibrant sparklers
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B eyond the holly and mistletoe, exude an air of
joyous holidays by donning the deepest, most
vibrant green jewellery pieces. Since time
immemorial, people used green decorations during
the holiday and winter season to remind them that spring is just around
the corner. Today, green shades are evident during the holidays not only
to represent hope, but also to evoke balance and harmony. In fashion,
Maskada
Simple yet precious, this drop pear-
shaped emerald necklace from
Maskada dazzles with triangular-
shaped diamonds in white gold.
Schreiner Fine
Jewellery
This handmade ring with a 13.7ct
Colombian emerald and diamonds from
Schreiner’s Emerald collection echoes the
brand’s love for the radiant gemstone.
Graff
Level up with
Graff’s emerald
and diamond
statement earrings.
The diamonds are
carefully set both
in between and on
carefully selected
emeralds.
Gems Pavilion
Gems Pavilion features a 12.11ct cushion-cut
Colombian emerald in this understated ring.
Accompanying the dazzling gemstone is two
Chantecler
ler half-moon diamonds set on each side.
C ruise
by Koh Chuin Ying
C ontrol
Pile up on blushing pinks and
rich neutrals for fabulously
quirky holiday coordinates
Radiant earrings
in 18k rose gold Stretch-crepe
with rhodolites, dress, ANTONIO
ROKSANDA
tourmalines and
diamonds, LEYLA
BERARDI This popping Resort 2016
ABDOLLAHI
colour ruled the cruise
Floral-appliquéd
leather clutch,
catwalks and even made
CHRISTOPHER
KANE
it ontoo sui
suits — from
neckline
ne high and tailored
att Roksanda to casu
casual
sexy at Edun
Bashful 14k gold
pink sapphire
necklace,
ALISON LOU
Bow embellished
suede sandals, Cerfs-Volants 2-motif between the
MIU MIU finger ring, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
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PINK WATCHES
Patek Philippe
The first Calatrava watches were said to be
Bauhaus minimalist-inspired, but this timepiece
is anything but.The latest Calatrava blushes a
deep shade of magenta.The colour is rich and
intense, and a perfect complement to the sparkle
of diamonds. Still encompassing the collection’s
classic circular dial, the bezel is elongated to
create more lines, and perhaps to increase
the surface area on which 162 baguettes rest.
Its beauty does not only lie above the surface.
Beneath is a manual Calibre 215 mechanical
movement, capable of a minimum of 44 hours
power reserve. A precise same shade of magenta
leather strap completes the timepiece.
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Audemars Piguet
D elicate and easy on the eyes, the colour
pink depicts compassion, love, and healing.
No wonder ladies are drawn to this sweet
hue. And when paired with sophisticated
complications, pink packs a pretty yet powerful wallop in
ladies’ timepieces. Allow these rose-coloured horological
masterpieces — from pastel, bright, to intense — to satisfy
Over the years, Audemars Piguet has
created more feminine versions of the
Royal Oak pieces, using diamonds,
rose gold, and lighter colours.This
year, they present a pink Ladies’
Royal Oak Quartz, covering the
your inner pink lover at this festive season. entire surface of the 18k white
gold case in nothing but fine
gems. Almost 300 baguettes,
totalling approximately 15.92
carats, encrust the watch’s
dial, bezel, band end, and lugs.
Marking the hours are 12 dainty
pink sapphires, while pulling
together the diamond watch is a
hand-stitched pink alligator strap.
Within beats the House’s Calibre 2716
Breguett movement.
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Franck Muller
Featuring the Maison’s signature cintrée curvex
vex shape, the Vanguard Ladyy is
slim, but has curves in all the right places — on the 18k red gold casing and
the pronounced hour indicators. Pink and white appliqué
ppliqué relief numbers ininstil
energy into the timepiece and display the side of Franckck Muller that we al
all
know and love.While the colour is undoubtedly feminine, the Vanguard
Vangua Lady’s
design catches the eye of the sporty chick.
Roger Dubuis
While having very little ladies’ timepieces
to call their own, Roger Dubuis has certainly
won the women’s hearts with their latest
offerings.The Velvet collection has come together
uniformly, each distinctly similar, yet unique in its
own ways.The circular dial has since become a
classic, displaying the signature sleek and stylised
Roman numerals as hour indicators. Featuring petite
diamonds on the inner bezel of a rose gold case, this
piece, though not as opulent as its predecessors, is
classically coloured and suited for everyday wear.
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FACETS
1920s’ style open-collar
Charleston Collier,
DAMIANI
CHOKERS VS LARIATS
by Jennifer Henricus
C ollar
F antastic
Resolve your neck affairs with
head-turning lariats and chokers
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CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP
Mandarin garnet bead
choker, HENN OF
LONDON
Galli choker,
CHANTECLER
Magnipheasant Plumage
collar, STEPHEN
WEBSTER
D ressing
sing up this
festive
estive season
promises to be
glitzy and fanciful.
And neck adornmentt is a winning
trend — from elaborate chokers
hokers to
multi-layered necklaces and delicate
elicate lariats.
Several necklace styles are converging ing this
season, but chokers and lariats are steppingping
up to accessorise dipping necklines, bare-
shoulders, and even open-back dresses Chokers this season hark back to the ‘70s,
and tops. While chokers are trending and with some of the styles invoking Princess
elaborate styles are a hot favourite, the Diana’s enchanting looks of the early ‘90s. The
versatile lariat is equally popular because of most iconic was the large sapphire brooch
the many ways it can be worn. (a wedding gift from the Queen Mother)
The Boho-chic choker style worn at she had remade into a seven-strand pearl
the base of the throat or higher is a strong and sapphire choker. Henn of London now
favourite for casual glam. However, not to be created several choker styles that capture a
outdone in this style, lariats are being adapted similar mood. Among them is a multi-strand
to wrap around the throat or are tied higher Mandarin garnet bead choker, its intense
so that the trim nestles at the base of the neck, orange shades highlighted by diamond-set
lending their weight to the ‘back-lace’ trend. rondels and an enamel and diamond centre
Viewed from the front, the style appears piece. Another festive piece is a faceted bead,
as a fashion-forward choker, but the long black spinel multi-strand choker with a
glitzy strands that dangle behind the neck purple tourmaline centre piece — its intense
sensuously accessorise open-back or back-less colour enhanced by diamonds and shades of
dresses. In this style, the lariat scores high. purple enamel.
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FROM LEFT TO
RIGHT
Pearl lariat, COLEMAN
DOUGLAS
Pompon lariat,
BOUCHERON
Chokers are
trending and
elaborate, but the
versatile lariat is equally
popular because of the of the lariat wrapped around the neck
many times, occasionally finished off with a
many ways it can be worn bejewelled snake head that adds edgy, festive
allure. Lariats also appear to be winning
the race in pearl styles: long ropes of pearls
that can be knotted into different styles
creating choker looks, looped Y necklaces, or
seductive back-laces. Coleman Douglas has
numerous examples of pearl lariats, from
single strand ropes in a range of colours
of pearls to multi-strands mixed with
gemstones for an added oomph.
Lariats also score high in the ‘simple
glam’ stakes, and the Boucheron Pompom
lariat is a winner for its sensuous, white gold
elegance set ablaze with square, baguette,
and round diamonds. However, Tiffany’s
Bow choker may just about to beat it for
simplicity and grace. Evocative of the
slender thread that was tied around a finger
to remember something — or someone
— the Tiffany Bow is created to represent
a charming symbol of important ties.
Delicately expressed in 18k rose gold with
0.86 carats of round brilliant diamonds, the
bow is knotted onto a slender choker.
In the ‘extreme glam’ stakes, chokers
are on top. Case in point: the rose gold
Neck cuffs, some open in front, are another and diamond Chantecler Galli choker,
exciting new choker trend. A particularly comprising a pattern of cockerels in
captivating example is from Stephen decreasing sizes, is enchanting — so is
Webster’s Magnipheasant collection — an Damiani’s 1920s’ style Charleston Collier,
18k white gold plumage collar open at the representing a delicate feather, its details
front and elaborately set with tanzanite, picked out with fine pave of 1,000 diamonds
aquamarine, and white diamonds. Another and 13 larger diamond ‘drops’.
festive Magnipheasant example is an The verdict? For sheer versatility and a
18k white gold choker with fine pave-set simple captivating look, the lariat gets our
sapphires in mixed colours. nod. But if it’s head-turning, eye-popping
Meanwhile, a new lariat style packing a glamour you are after this festive season,
punch is the flexible coil, with the full length then by all means, go with the choker.
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KNOWLEDGE
18k peridot diamond
tassel pendant (left), 18k
green garnet diamond
tassel pendant (right),
CONTINENTAL
DIAMOND
S patial
UNUSUAL GEMSTONES
by Preeta Agarwal
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A ttraction
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Pendant in rose gold set
with white and brown
diamonds, emeralds,
and chrysoprase from
the Sissi collection,
Peridot
Amongst all the green gemstones, none
is as vibrant as a peridot. After decades of
absence, the olive green stone that sparks
from within has made a comeback. Initially
found on the volcanic island of Zabargad
in the Red Sea, off the coast of Egypt, it is
now being mined at many other locations
across the globe. Bulgari, famed for using
diverse precious and semi-precious
gemstones together in their high jewellery
necklaces, has used peridots against a
variety of gemstones like rubies, amethysts,
tourmalines, rubelites, garnets, and mother
of pearls. The tassel pendants by Chrysoprase
Continental Diamond come Call it mint-green or apple-green,
in a variety of coloured chrysoprase is a luscious opaque gemstone,
gemstones, but the one smooth in texture and thus often cut into
with peridots steals cabochons or beads. The name comes from
the show with its a combination of two Greek words: ‘chrys’
neon brilliance. meaning yellow or gold and ‘prase’ referring
to green, which in the case of chrysoprase
comes from nickel. Soothing in nature, the
gemstone is said to have healing powers
for broken hearts. The deeper the green,
the higher the price. Versatile by colour, it
pairs well with yellow, white, and even rose
gold. The Italian jeweller Moraglione uses
this pleasant gemstone with diamonds and
pale emeralds in its Sissi collection, and in
combination with pale rutilated quartz in its
Isabella collection. On the other hand, Farah
Khan achieves striking looks by pairing it
with rich gemstones like rubies, emeralds,
amethysts, tanzanites, and pearls.
Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite is a fiery red-orangey member of
the larger garnet family that comes in most
shades of an evening sunset sky. Also known
as the ‘Garnet of the Sun’, spessartite brings
warm energy, inspiring and encouraging the
wearer to achieve her dreams and goals. In
jewellery, it is either used individually with
diamonds, or in combination with similar-
toned gemstones like rubies, tourmalines,
and sapphires, filling the missing orange
CLOCKWISE FROM
spot in the colour sequence. The spessartite
TOP LEFT
flower brooch from Picchiotti perfectly Flower Brooch featuring
exemplifies the radiance of energy, with a rare and unique
gently flowing diamond-studded petals. The cushion gem-quality
German jeweller Hemmerle’s earrings set spessartite garnet
with diamonds,
with rare Melo Melo pearls and spessartite
PICCHIOTTI
garnets in copper and white gold create a
unique yin-yang appeal. Violet diamond necklace
with a 47.11ct
cushion-cut tanzanite,
Tanzanite GANJAM
The deep cerulean brilliance of blue Earrings with Melo Melo
sapphire was absent from most jewellery pearls, spessartite
boxes due to its high price and its rumoured garnets, copper,
astrological effects. Discovered just over 50 and white gold,
HEMMERLE
years ago and mined only in Tanzania, it was
(www.hemmerle.com)
used as a blue sapphire substitute at first.
It now made a mark on its own in the high Kundan and Polki
jewellery industry with its rich and deep inky necklace with emeralds
bluish-purple colour that has its own special and tanzanites, HOUSE
OF ROSE
magic and charm. A versatile gemstone,
tanzanite is easy to pair with emeralds, Ring with a
rubies, diamonds, and pearls. When tumbled cushion-shaped
into beads, they make wonderful tassels for 5.21ct tanzanite
traditional Indian jewellery like the one from set with aquamarine
side stones, PAOLO
the House of Rose. When cut with precision,
COSTAGLI
they make proud centerpieces accented with
diamonds, like Violet — a garland necklace Umaid Bhawan ring
by Ganjam with a 47.11ct cushion-cut with rock crystal,
tanzanite. A colour suitable for everyday wear, rubellites, spessarite
garnets, and
Tanzanite is also in demand for engagement
multicoloured
rings, like the Paolo Costagli three-stone sapphires set in white
engagement ring. gold, BOUCHERON
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Morganite
Sweet, delicate, and with just the right hint
of romance, morganite, the peachy-pink
cousin of aquamarine, is also known as pink
beryl. It comes in various shades, ranging
from pink to orange and violet, and emanates
feminine charm and tenderness. The clarity
and translucence of the stone affect the
price immensely. The best way to enhance its
delicate look is to team it up with diamonds
in white gold, like the Boodles necklace with
a morganite faceted drop. Morganite also goes
well with white and greyish pearls, bringing
out the pink colour beautifully — like these
drop earrings from Yoko London.
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A
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
Rwith
endezvous Beautifully complicated
ladies’ timepieces impress at
Vacheron Constantin
An homage to the Roaring Twenties,Vacheron
Constantin’s Heures Créatives Heure Discrète is
adorned with a total of 429 diamonds and inspired
by one of the relevant accessories of the era, the
fan. First introduced as a pendant in 1919, the
Discrète is now being reprised as a secret watch.
Fitted with a Calibre 1055 mechanical, manual-
winding movement, with approximately 40-hour
power reserve, the fan-like, 18k white gold case is
paved with 285 round-cut diamonds. Slide the fan
to the side to reveal a small white mother-of-pearl
dial.Water resistant up to 30 meters, the watch is
complemented with white gold bracelet set with
143 round-cut diamonds.
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Roger Dubuis
The Excalibur Brocéliande in White Gold from
the Astral Skeleton collection is a blend of
tough complication and feminine bearing.
The 42mm case is set with 141 brilliant-cut
diamonds, another 60 are on the bezel, and one
rose-cut is perched on the crown. Adorning
the skeleton dial are ivy leaves, with white-
gold flange set with another 157 brilliant-
cut diamonds. Fitted with h a hand-wound
mechanical RD505SQ Q Calibre movement
m
with Skeleton Flying
ng Tourbillon visib
visible at 7:30
o’clock, the watch
h is water resistant up to 30
meters, has 60-hour
-hour power reserve, and limited
limite
to 28 pieces only.
Piaget
For its first complication watch dedicated to
women, Piaget impresses with the Limelight
Stella, equipped with an astronomical moon
phase function. Powered by the Manufacture
584P self-winding mechanical movement, the
Limelight Stella showcases the moon phases at
12 o’clock on a disc embellished with stars and
two moons, and driven by a 135-toothed wheel.
The sleek 36mm, 18k white gold case is set
with 126 brilliant-cut diamonds and clinched
with an alligator leather strap.
Powerful, pretty,
IWC Schaffhausen
Another moon phase piece comes from
and packed
IWC Schaffhausen, the Portofino Moon
Phase 37 Ref. IW459007 in a polished
stainless-steel case.With a self-winding
with mechanical
mechanical Calibre 35800 movement, it
has a power-reserve of 42 hours, water
ingenuity, these
resistance of up to 30 meters, and features
a convex glass sapphire. On the white fine time tellers are
mother-of-pearl dial, the moon phase
display is visible at 12 o’clock, while 12
diamonds represent the hours. A green
real scene stealers
Santoni alligator strap completes the
37mm feminine timepiece.
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Cartier
With elegance and technical prowess, the Clé
de Cartier Flying Tourbillon commands attention.
Beating exclusively within is the Calibre 9452
MC Manufacture manual-winding mechanical
movement, while the 35mm rhodium-finished,
18k white-gold case is set with 478 brilliant-cut
diamonds.Visible on its sunray flinqué dial are
sword-shaped hands in polished blue steel and
the beautiful flying tourbillon complication at 6
o’clock.The navy blue alligator skin strap gives
an added panache to the masterpiece.
Richard Mille
Richard Mille’s RM 69 Erotic Tourbillon gives the otherwise
serious world of luxury watch industry something to talk about.
With phrases like “I want to caress you madly” or “Let me kiss
you tonight”, the RM 69 let’s the wearer be cheeky without
being sleazy.This is all made possible by the Manufacture’s new
complication called Oracle, which allows random statements to
be displayed with the rotation of three rollers. Occupying the
most part of the dial, the mechanism is activated by pressing a
push-button at 10 o’clock. Limited to 30 pieces, the timepiece
is powered by a manual
manual-winding tourbillon Calibre RM69
movement with retracta
retractable hours and minutes to facilitate
reading the messages.
Van Cle
Cleeff & Arpels
Striving toward
towards watchmaking excellence
is the Lady Arp
Arpels Cardinal Carmin.
Van Cleef & A Arpels’ traditional
engraving an and marquetry skills are
complemented
complemen by miniature feather
art in this one-of-a-kind
on timepiece.
On the dial, a crimson bird flies over
mountains an and rivers, represented by
jade, blood jasper,
jasp diamonds, and variscite.
Fitted with an all
alligator red bracelet, this
38mm yellow gol gold watch’s bezel is also
set with diamond
diamonds. Limited to 22 pieces, a
manual-winding mechanical movement
powers the timepiece.
timep
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This year’s Watches & Wonders focused on
giving spectators a unique personal experience,
a rendezvous with ‘time’
Jaeger-LeCoultre
After the Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater comes the Rendez-Vous Ivy Tourbillon
from Jaeger-LeCoultre. Just as feminine, the Rendez-Vous Ivy Tourbillon houses the
mechanical automatic in-house Calibre 978 with 302 components. Displaying
high-level mechanics, the tourbillon at 6 o’clock rotates once a minute, making
up for variations in rate due to gravity in different positions of the wrist.The dial
is adorned with ivy leaves, unfolding in swirls, and features translucent engraved
enamel. A satin strap and 33 diamonds on the bezel complement the 39mm
timepiece.
Montblanc
Blending the brand’s rich heritage with
an adventurous spirit, Montblanc presents
the Heritage Chronométrie Dual TimeVasco
Da Gama Limited Edition 238. Masculine
yet appealing to ladies, the 41mm slim
watch beats with an in-house Calibre MB
29.19 automatic Dual-Time movement,
enabling the watch to display two time
zones. On the silvery-white dial, the
wearer’s home time zone is visible at 12
o’clock, with 24-hour display in a night sky
disc reminiscent of Vasco Da Gama’s view
of the Southern Hemisphere during his
famous voyage back in 1497.The second
counter at 6 o’clock features the local time
and a miniature map of the world.
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DESIGN
STEFAN HAFNER
by Katherine Arteche
A
L egacy
of the most
E xcellent
One great man’s gift
to fulfil every great
woman’s fantasy
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Diamond necklace from
the Jasmine collection
OPPOSITE PAGE
Model wearing pieces
from the Jasmine
collection
I
inspiration, his heart belonged home. He
t is a thin line when valued the ancient tradition of master
t is a thin line when goldsmiths, their love for gold and precious
differentiating a 'nice' stones, and their desire to adorn feminine
man from a 'good' one. beauty. He sought out the most expert
But those who — like us — had the good craftsmen of Bologna and Valenza, and
fortune to know him personally, and the together, they turned his visions into reality.
many beautiful ladies he adorned in his His rich Italian-Swiss heritage played a part
lifetime, agree that Stefan Hafner was one in the technicality and creativity in his work,
such rare example. His sensitivity towards fusing a tradition of Swiss watchmakers with
women, his outgoing “diamond in the his Italian creativity.
rough” personality, and his humble manners With its current creations, Stefan Hafner
made any encounter with him a pleasure. turns away from usual shapes and forms. The
And his sharp sense of proportions and collection's pure and harmonious concepts
aesthetics, his craftsmanship and give life to pieces that evolve over time,
elegance made him stand tall and becoming ageless and timeless.
beloved in the rarefied world of high Ultimately, his jewellery never fails to
jewellery. emanate the joie de vivre of someone who
You could always and immediately does his work with love and dedication.
spot a Stefan Hafner collier or pair of No matter what the pieces seek to express,
earrings during a fashion show, in a club, or Stefan Hafner creations will confer grace
on the red carpet. It just worked. It shone and femininity to any woman who wears
and sparkled from all sides, and it stood out them.
— a quality we have rarely seen elsewhere. And we at Solitaire Magazine miss him
The expertise reflected in his haute couture and his easy smile.
jewellery, and his drive to always be a little
ahead of the company’s vision, has made
him a legend. An enduring one that made Stefan Hafner will be available at Jocalia by Zenith
the House of Stefan Hafner what it is today. Affair in January 2016.
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STYLE
Winter 2016 Collection,
DOLCE & GABBANA
by Katherine Arteche
O uterD are
Turn heads this season in these figure-hugging trimmings
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F or most parts of the world, we’re ushering in the winter season where
coats and jackets take centre stage. But all that covering up doesn’t
mean we, ladies, can’t show off. The female silhouette is always
something to celebrate. You can’t disagree — belts are like ribbons
that top off a gift wrap. From wide sash to skinny chains, it’s all in the waist as these body-
hugging accessories are made to complement. And while the sexy midriff is getting all
that attention, a statement brooch would make for a cherry on top. It’s an accessory with
multiple translations: a piece of art, an identity, or a functional jewellery.
Louvre Brooch,
JEWELMER
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PREVIEW
BASELWORLD 2016
Trends BaselWorld
gears up for
For eight days in March, trends will once
again be defined, innovations revealed, and
directions determined within the four corners
of the halls and pavilions of BaselWorld.
Prestige
of BaselWorld: “This envied and enviable
position has to be defended untiringly. That’s
why BaselWorld moves forward every year,
improving convenience and impact.” As
one of the biggest and most unique annual
events for the watch and jewellery industry,
BaselWorld provides a great venue for both
the retailers and their partners and clients to
meet and make business. “We get to meet all
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by Syahmin Ritzwan
G ems &
A ccolades
This year’s JewelFest pays homage to
Singapore’s golden heritage
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JewelFest 2015 featured masterpieces
designed to honour the country’s rich
Ines Ligron, Janet Stride,
cultural heritage Violet Yeo, and Joon
Courtenay
Model wearing a
For its 13th installation, JewelFest went all the collection pays homage to Singapore’s double ring inspired
out with the opening celebration, kickstarting heritage. Each piece was inspired by paintings by the Black-capped
it with a fashion show featuring the latest from the William Farquhar Collection of Kingfisher (Natural
Mouawad-designed Victoria’s Secret Dream Natural History Drawings. History Drawings from
CLOCKWISE FROM the William Farquhar
Angels Fantasy Bras. Worth $2 million The 10-day affair was divided into two TOP LEFT Collection) by Simone
and containing more than 16,000 rubies, editions — the first one highlighted haute Model wearing a Ng of Simone Jewels,
diamonds, and sapphires, the bejewelled jewellery from 49 Asian designers from Japan, pendant and rings and gown by Renée L
lingeries were previously showcased by Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, India, and inspired by the Sunda
Victoria’s Secret supermodels Adriana Lima Singapore. While the second edition featured Pangolin (Natural Signature New Wave
History Drawings from bangle, MESSERER
and Alessandra Ambrosio last year. Another iconic jewels that hailed from Europe, USA, the William Farquhar JUWELIER
highlight of this year’s festival were jewellery and the Middle East. Italian brands Verdi Collection) by Michael
designs inspired by the celebrations of and ZYDO, German fine jeweller Hans D. Koh of Caratell, and Diamond masterpieces
Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. Featuring unique Krieger, Switzerland’s Messerer Juwelier, and gown by Renée L on display, ZYDO
creations by six jewellers, namely, Caratell, Belgium’s Shree Jewels were only some of the
Model showcasing Model wearing Victoria’s
Jaipore by Ritu Aurora, Kavant & Sharart, many brands that exhibited their exceptional Victoria’s Secret Dream Secret Dream Angels
Simone Jewels, Vihari, and Lee Hwa Jewellery, range of jewellery pieces.. Angels Fantasy Bra Fantasy Bra
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STYLE
FROM TOP
Earrings in 18k white gold
with black, white brilliant,
and baguette-cut diamonds;
Necklace in 18k white gold
with black diamonds, white
brilliant, and baguette-
cut diamonds; Bracelet
in 18k white gold with
white and black diamonds
and Japanese pearls, all
from GIOVANNETTI
JEWELLERY; White
diamonds ring in white gold,
STENZHORN; Bracelet
with Buddha diamonds
and diamonds in white
gold, SCHREINER FINE
JEWELLERY
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A
T oast
to the
H olidays
Gorgeous statement pieces
perfect for festive soirées
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STYLE
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JEWELLERY
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Earrings with Colombian
emeralds, oval rubies, and
tanzanite; White diamonds
ring with centre oval ruby;
White diamond pavé ring
with centre oval sapphire;
White diamond band
with centre marquise-cut
diamond; Pendant with
rectangular tanzanite, ruby,
and a Colombian emerald
finished with pear-shaped
diamonds; Ring with white
diamonds and centre heart-
shaped emerald, all from
ZYDO
Marguerite timepiece,
CHRISTOPHE CLARET
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STYLE
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Necklace in 18k white gold
with black jade, princess-
cut ruby, and diamonds;
18k white gold, black jade,
white jade, and diamonds
rings and bangles, all
from EDWARD CHIU
JEWELLERY ART
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STYLE
Earrings, necklace, and ring
(top) adorned with rose-cut
champagne and colourless
diamonds from the Diamond
Rose Cut Collection; Ring
(bottom) Floral cocktail
ring with rose and fully-cut
diamonds in white and rose
gold; Diamond bracelet with
round brilliant and pear-
shaped rose cut diamonds,
all from ENTICE
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Earrings with diamonds, from
SHREE JEWELS; Joyful
Feelings ring with black and
white diamonds in white
gold; Timeless Moments
bracelet featuring white gold
soft fabric texture with black
and colourless diamonds;
Falling Stars white gold
necklace with colourless
and black diamonds; Black
Branches open-space white
gold ring with colourless and
black diamonds, all from
ORITAL SRL
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Royal Accord
Thai-Belgian Friendship charity gala dinner
Princess Soamsawali of Thailand and Princess Marie-Esmeralda of
Belgium presided over the Thai-Belgian Friendship Commemorative
Brooches Charity Gala Dinner held in Bangkok. The country played
host to the Thai-Belgian Friendship: Celebrating an Everlasting
Friendship between The Kingdom of Thailand and The Kingdom
of Belgium’ held by The Chao Phya Abhai Raja Siammanukulkij
Foundation. A display of commemorative brooches was created for
the event, designed by Thai jewellery designers, all of whom won
a competition organised by Beauty Gems, supported by Solitaire
magazine. The Gala Dinner also saw a charity auction for specially
commemorated pieces, with all proceeds going towards building
schools in remote areas of Thailand.
SECOND ROW:
TOP SEATED (left to right) Mr Sakthip Krairiksh, M.R. Benjapha Krairiksh, Sir
Salvador Moncada, HRH Princess Marie-Esmeralda of Belgium, HRH Princess
Soamsavali; Kitiyakara, Prince Philippe de Riquet de Caraman, Prince of Chimay, M.R.;
Priyanandana Rangsit, Mr Pansak Ransibrahmanakul, Count Gerald van Der Straten
Ponthoz; BELOW SEATED (left to right) Professor Athueck Asvanund, Mr Aswin
Kongsiri, Khunying Achriya Kongsiri, Mr Asa Sarasin, M.R. Suchitkhun Sarasin, Mr
Supakit Chearavanont, H.E. Marc Michielsen, and Mrs Marie Chantal Biela-Michielsen
Count Gerald van Der Straten Ponthoz giving his speech; Mr Pornsit Sriorathaikul,
Chairman of the Beauty Gems Group in Thailand, with other guests viewing the
brooches on display; Celebrity Model Ms Pawarisa Penchart
THIRD ROW:
(From third) La-or Tangkaravakoon, Count Gerald van Der Straten Ponthoz, Mr
Suriyon Sriorathaikul, Sunee Wangwanichkul, and guests; Celebrity Model Ms Praya
Lundberg; Count Gerald van Der Straten (fourth from left) with guests
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FIRST ROW:
Exhibition of the Royal Portraits painted by the artists of Chiangrai and Bangkok; Mrs Marie Chantal
Michielsen, H.E. Marc Michielsen, Count Maximilien de Limburg Stirum, Sir Salvador Moncada, HRH;
Princess Marie-Esmeralda of Belgium, Prince Philippe de Riquet de Caraman, Prince; of Chimay,
Countess Edwine van der Straten Ponthoz, Count Gerald van Der Straten; Ponthoz, and Count Francois
van der Straten Ponthoz
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When in Rome
Bulgari opens Bulgari & Rome: Eternal
Inspiration exhibit with Liv Tyler
Bulgari and special guest Liv Tyler hosted an exclusive cocktail
event held at the flagship store on Fifth Avenue last October. The
evening continued at the James B. Duke House with a private Roman
Bacchanal dinner. Guests including host, Liv Tyler, and other notables
wore Bulgari jewellery at the opening night, celebrating the Bulgari &
Rome: Eternal Inspiration Exhibit. The exhibit showcased 40 pieces of
heritage jewellery inspired from the city of Rome. Highlights of the
exhibit included a two-tone gold necklace with five Roman Imperial
silver alloy coins and a radiant sautoir in gold with emeralds, rubies,
and diamonds interpreting the octagonal ceiling of the Palazzo Della
Rovere in 1969.
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Historic Glamour
Singapore celebrates world premiere of
Tiffany Masterpieces
Tiffany & Co celebrated the 2015 Masterpieces collection held at
the historic Capitol Theatre in Singapore, the first country in the
world to premiere this exquisite collection. The grand occasion
saw over 200 VIP guests from Asia who flew in especially for
this event to view and experience the one-of-a-kind, specially-
curated statement jewellery showcase. Design Director Francesca
Amfitheatrof was on hand to celebrate all of the glamour,
including Academy Award winning actress and producer Reese
Witherspoon, dressed in dazzling Tiffany diamonds. Dinner was
curated by 3-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard. A spectacular
dessert bar, featuring hundreds of edible diamonds, was created by
pastry chef Janice Wong.
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Lustrous Charity
Autore supports St George Foundation Ball
For the second year in a row, the Autore Group was pleased to
announce their support of the St George Foundation Ball. A gala
dinner was held to raise awareness for socially, economically, and
physically disadvantaged children. This year, Autore donated an
exquisite pair of South Sea pearl earrings to be auctioned off that
night, with all proceeds going towards the Foundation that focuses on
development aid and providing the daily essentials that the children
need and deserve.
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when your fingers are at their largest (like around your finger. Mark the point where the 19 (19.4MM)
11 (16.5MM)
sizing shoes). two ends meet. Measure the string or paper
against a ruler to get the circumference of
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are cold; let them warm up to room diameter of your finger. Look up your ring size
temperature. using the table shown on the right.
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SCAVIA
ofS tones
important deity in Ro-
man mythology. It was
said that his reign marked a Golden Age
of peace and prosperity. He taught men to
work and toil in order to transform earth
into a terrestrial paradise.
For his first major work of art, young
designer Alessandro Maria Scavia pays
A young designer immortalises tribute to this great god with the Saturn’s
Throne, an elegant chair-sculpture which
Saturn’s legacy bears the emblems of two of the icons of
Italian craftsmanship, Medea Furnishings
and Scavia Jewellery. At first glance, the
subject of opulence and abundance is
evident, with food being realistically and
symbolically presented. But a closer look
gives you a deeper understanding of the
real essence of the fixture — hope, hard
work, and optimism — the very things that
Saturn wanted to instil in men. Featuring
human-like legs to symbolise everyday toil,
the chair has two flanking cornucopias
which embody fertility and prosperity.
The lush fruits and ears of wheat are all
handcrafted in gold and silver, enamelled,
and elaborately festooned with diamond,
ruby, garnet, agate, jasper, amethyst,
carnelian, and jade. The gold-lacquered
French limewood frame and velvet seat
are all distinctly handmade by Scavia and
Medea’s artisans.
“There will never be a future of welfare
and prosperity if we forget our own origins
and traditions, the simplest handicraft
work and the knowledge of our past,”
shares Alessandro. “We must always have
hope for a better future, and struggle every
day to get it.”