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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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CONTENT
ontents
6
SIGN IN
12
TEAM
Essential Elegance
14
60
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
80
CRUISE CONTROL
Dainty purses for the best party crawls
Pinks and browns for fabulous holiday
coordinates
46
100
JEWELS DU JOUR
The most talked about trends from the
spring runways
104
OUTER DARE
Turn heads in figure-hugging trimmings
14
DESIGN
32
DANCING DIAMONDS
Harry Winston fuses gemmology and horology
46
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
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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
76
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
26
76
CARMINE CHARISMA
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
110
PHOTO SHOOT
A Toast To The Holidays
REVIEW
106
50
TRENDS & PRESTIGE
BaselWorld gears up for the 2016 show
108
GEMS & ACCOLADES
JewelFest 2015 pays homage to Singapore’s
golden heritage
ATELIER
94
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120
GALAS
130
HOROSCOPE
Our bimonthly forecast
132
RING GUIDE
Where size matters
134
SHOW DIARY
136
JEWEL BOX
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TEAM
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
town, Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is happiest when
sharing her city’s secrets with visiting friends.
CONTENT
MANAGING EDITOR Rainer Sigel
ASSISTANT EDITOR Maripet Ledesma Poso
ASSISTANT EDITOR Koh Chuin Ying
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Syahmin Ritzwan
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Katherine Arteche
PRE-PRESS Maggie Shi
MASTHEAD Sylvia Weimer / Spacelab Design Sydney
Since the age of four, Nina Hald has nurtured a
passion for diamonds and other gemstones. Armed
with a Master’s degree in Media Science, she has
been writing about high jewellery since 2003.The
accomplished writer has penned five books about
jewellery and gemstones, and even arranged and
curated three royal jewellery exhibitions.
CONTRIBUTORS
Aniko Navai, Nina Hald, Astrid Colley, Jennifer Henricus, David Yip, Preeta Agarwal,
Carol Lee, Olive Cuenca, Charmaine Tay, Desmond Lim, Ching, Greg Oh, Joey Tan
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Passion for jewellery runs in Aniko Navai’s family.
Her grandmother, a great beauty, had a collection
of European Art Deco diamonds, and her mother
accessorised her haute couture Dior gowns with
custom-made pieces by Cartier. Armed with
rich Hollywood connections, Navai is the perfect
jewellery correspondent to the stars.
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BOUTIQUE
‘Tis the Season
Snowflakes, candy canes, and snowmen are
just some of the many Christmas motifs we
are all too familiar with. Tiffany & Co rings
in the holiday cheer with sterling silver
charms in their signature robin blue tints.
Gift a significant someone with some festive
arm candy that couldn’t be more apt for the
season. www.tiffany.com
WITH LATIN
GLAMOUR
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, who starred
and co-produced the Spanish film Ma Ma,
wore Chopard’s High Jewellery collection to the
Toronto International Film Festival. She opted
for a pair of yellow diamond earrings in 18k
rose gold and an 18k white gold ring set with an
emerald-cut diamond. www.chopard.com
HOLIDAY
PIN
Yuli Fine Jewellery
celebrates the occasion
with a specially crafted Christmas tree
brooch. Available for this season only,
the 18k gold brooch is adorned with
coloured stones including tsavorites,
rubies, and pink, yellow, and orange
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
are perfect to
lighten up any
holiday outfit.
www.bibigi.com
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White Splendour
In 2014, Blancpain revealed the F385 flyback calibre movement,
but it is in this limited edition F185 Ladies’ Flyback Chronograph
that broke the impression of what was assumed as an aviation-only
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
BOUTIQUE
Paragon
of Rarity
ORNATE
STARS
Secrets & Lights, the new
Piaget Haute Joaillerie
and Haute Horlogerie
collection,
celebrates the
mysterious and
captivating light
effects inspired
by two legendary
cities, Venice and
Samarkand. In the
Palace décor timepiece,
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
Pearled
Temptation
From Utopia’s Bollicine collection, these earrings
feature a beautiful row of freshwater pearls that
lithely descend down the front of the accessories.
Encrusted with blue sapphires, diamonds, and
rhodium gold, the gentle lines and soft curves
turn this pair of stunners into bold yet feminine
pieces of luxury. www.utopia-jewels.com
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The Classic Collection: Happy Day
by Schoeffel puts a twist on pearl
jewellery among a sparkling display
of boastful colours. Black Tahitian
pearls are placed asymmetrically
on 18k rose gold bands pavéd
with black diamonds, amethysts,
green sapphires, and tsavorites.
www.schoeffel-pearl.com
DYNAMIC
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
From their Les Classiques to
Tropics collections, Jewelmer
Joaillerie has always used South
Sea pearls in their centrepieces.
Besides the classic golden pearls
set, the Grand Tropics necklace
comprises a singular exquisite
baroque golden South Sea
pearl set with diamonds and
coloured gems in 18k gold.
www.jewelmer.com
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
Lithe & Gilded
GLAM ROCKS
The latest jewellery collections by Fope is out to bend
the rules. Their ingenious innovation of flexible gold
mesh, termed Flex’it and used in the Solo and Eka
Tiny Collections, has become one of the brand’s
best-sellers. Their 18k flexible bracelets are
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 doublepavéd Queen V ring. www.messika.com
Jaipore Jewels are known
for creating fine handcrafted jewellery
fashioned after timeless
traditional ethnic
styles, as seen in this
Indian Jhumki-inspired
earrings with ruby, emeralds,
and diamonds set in 18k gold.
The enchanting assembly of
colourful jewels reminds one
of Diwali, the biggest and
brightest Indian festival.
www.jaiporejewels.com
FESTIVAL
OF LIGHTS
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Mosaic of
Movement
Jaquet Droz has introduced the
Asian art of eggshell mosaic
to the world of watchmaking.
The scene depicted on the dial
of the new Petite Heure Minute
is embellished with crushed duck
eggshells, carefully selected to paint
a mosaic of an elephant and the
surrounding landscape. Beautifully
accentuated by the black onyx of the
hours-and-minutes dial, the decorative
theme continues on the underside of the
watch. www.jaquet-droz.com
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It took 125 years
to become
so timeless.
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
Angels & Diamonds
Emerald
Delight
Dior took our breath away with
their La D de Dior Precieuse
timepiece. Subtly pavéd with
diamonds, the case is decorated with
either an emerald, sapphire, or pink
sapphire-set bezel whose shades are delicately
extended onto a gold bracelet. But what truly makes this
piece of art stand out is the glowing opal dial centre, teasing
a harmony of colours from precious stones. www.dior.com
Michael Kors launched three new fragrances termed the Gold
Collection fragrance at New York Fashion Week earlier this year.
Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio was seen wearing Butani
diamond bracelets while attending the launch hosted by the fashion
designer himself. www.butani.com
CLASSIC
CUTS
Just when you think gold
and diamonds couldn’t
get any classier, Lili
Diamonds took it up
a notch higher with
this 14.65ct diamond
ring. Almost fully
adorned in criss-cut
cushion diamonds and
round diamonds, the ring
stands out due to gold accents.
www.lilidiamonds.com
BEES & HONEY
Chaumet’s latest high jewellery collection is quite a buzz with a vibrant palette of yellows,
oranges, and greens. Reflected in this pair of Abeille earrings in yellow and white gold, a yellow
Ceylon sapphire, mandarin garnets, peridots, tsavorite garnets, and diamonds sparkle on these
little winged beauties. www.chaumet.com
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STYLE
Vanessa Hudgens in
Naeem Khan organza
gown at the MTV
Video Music Awards
RED CARPET TRENDS
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
Kiss
froma
Rose
Ensembles in ballerina shades
danced their way to recent
star affairs
Y
ou can always count on whimsical pastels
and sentimental whites to conjure romantic
nostalgia on the red carpet. A refreshing break
from barely there flashy accoutrements of
previous celebrity affairs — proper gowns in pale pink, spring lilac,
periwinkle, and ivory silk radiate dreamy vibes, giving spectators
a good dose of ‘old school pretty’. Before embracing the cool and
chic, albeit sombre, autumn coordinates, celebrities gave summer a
last hurrah by donning the sweetest soft-hued gowns and the most
immaculate alabaster ensembles.
Vanessa Hudgens lived up to her boho-chic fashionista title at
the MTV Video Music Awards. Wearing a light pink Naeem Khan
organza gown with plunging neckline and floral embroidery,
Vanessa looked like a goddess straight off a fairy land. She adorned
her long, wavy locks with playful and enchanting floral crystals.
True to her bohemian style, she rocked long and short necklaces
and stacked bangles and rings from Jacquie Aiche, Casa Reale, Le
Vian, and Pasquale Bruni, among others.
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Channelling the enchanting Anastasia
tasia Steele,
nified at
Dakota Johnson was sweetness personified
2nd Venice
the Black Mass première during the 72nd
wn and
Film Festival. Flaunting a pink silk gown
h, Dakota
flashing just the right amount of flesh,
adorned her simple gown with equallyy
lets
simple accessories — diamond bracelets
aillerie
and earrings from Chopard Haute Joaillerie
h
collection. Immaculate in a light peach
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
ne
her playful gown with Elsa Peretti bone
cuff bracelet and mesh scarf earrings by
d
Tiffany & Co. At 17, Bella Thorne’s red
carpet prowess proved to be stronger than
ulle
ever. Wearing a sexy mint green, silk-tulle
ts and
Maria Lucia Hohan dress with cut-outs
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
ue two-tone
Samberg, wowed the crowd in a unique
el Delpozo.
pink couture gown from Spanish label
Elsa Peretti bone cuff
bracelets worn by
Naomi Watts, TIFFANY
& CO
FROM TOP LEFT
Dakota Johnson at the
Venice Film Festival
Joanna Newsom at the
Emmy’s
Bella Thorne in a Maria
Lucia Hohan dress
Naomi Watts at the
Toronto International
Film Festival
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STYLE
Proper gowns in pale pink,
spring lilac, periwinkle, and ivory
silk radiate calming and dreamy
vibes, giving spectators a good
dose of ‘old school pretty’
Crowd favourite Jennifer Lopez looked
fierce and sexy in a white Michael Costello
suit and strappy heels at the Chateau
Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas
during her residency launch party. Her
braided hair was complemented by Butani
diamond ear climbers. At the Everest première
during the Venice Film Festival, supermodel
Alessandra Ambrosio paired her angelic
white dress with equally white diamond rings
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 LEFT
White gold and
diamond flower ring
and earrings worn by
Alessandra Ambrosio,
PASQUALE BRUNI
Alessandra Ambrosio
at the Venice Film
Festival
Jennifer Lopez in a
Michael Costelo suit
Teyona Parris at
the Emmy’s
Sleek in white was Homeland star BritishAmerican actress Nazanin Boniadi. She
opted for an asymmetrical Stephane Rolland
number paired with Harry Kotlar custom
diamond earrings for her Emmy Awards red
carpet appearance. TV host Zuri Hall looked
all sleek and cheerful at the MTV Video Music
Awards in an off-shoulder body hugging
white dress, which she capped off with fun
and colourful jewellery. Ultimately, there are
no shades of grey that Dakota Johnson now
belongs to the red carpet A-List. At another
Black Mass première in Boston, Dakota once
again wowed the crowed in a simple bandeau
white gown from Balenciaga. She aptly
complemented her understated looks with
Van Cleef & Arpels Ligne diamants asschercut necklace.
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP
Ligne diamants asschercut necklace, set in
platinum and asschercut diamonds, worn by
Dakota Johnson, VAN
CLEEF & ARPELS
Zuri Hall at the MTV
Video Music Awards
Statement earrings
worn by Zuri Hall,
LETICIA LINTON
Gold and diamond ring
worn by Zuri Hall, LE
VIAN
Opal ring worn by Zuri
Hall, LE VIAN
Nazanin Boniadi at the
Emmy’s
Dakota Johnson at the
Black Mass premiere
Celebrities gave summer a last
hurrah by donning the sweetest
soft-hued gowns and the most
immaculate alabaster ensembles
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STYLE
GUCCI Spring 2016
MIX & MATCH
G litteratiVariety
by Koh Chuin Ying
‘Tis the season to surpass expectations
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2
Old Hollywood
y
jewels
l Green tourmaline
Drop earrings
diamond brooch,
FRUZSINA KEEHN
Black diamond bead
chandelier earrings, SUTRA
3
Embellished
velvet
mini dress,
BALMAIN
4
Velvet
dresses
One of a kind bags
Evening clutch,
BUCCELLATI
5
Music crowns
Fox fur and
Swarovski crystal
embellished
headphones,
DOLCE &
GABBANA
7
Embellished
heels
Silver sequined Mary Jane’s
with Swarovski flowers,
DOLCE & GABBANA
DRIES VAN NOTEN Spring 2016
6
Lace veil, KIKI DE
MONTPARNASSE
Any of these sparkly
pieces should be worn
on its own so
as to direct the eyes on
where to go
Chantilly lace
headpieces
8
Colourway bracelets
Lozenge bracelet,
SIMON TEAKLE
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DESIGN
Ultimate Emerald
Signature secret watch
(on chain)
HARRY WINSTON
by David Yip
D ancing
D iamonds
Brilliant masterpieces that fuse
gemmology and horology
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he prominence
ominence of Harry
Winston
on in the world of
diamonds
nds is undisputed.
Perhaps
aps indisputable.
With its collection of High
igh Jewellery
Timepieces, the House of Harry Winston
demonstrates the sublime
me possibilities that
can result when high jewellery
wellery is merged
with another time-honoured
oured craft – haute
horlogerie.
Each of these timepieces
eces is one-ofits-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
craftsmen have taken the
he road less travelled
and imagined new wayss to express the
beauty of his diamonds..
The Ultimate Emeraldd Signature and
Emerald Signature are two
wo creations
emblematic of a pioneering
ring zeal. A secret
watch concealed within a precious jewel,
this versatile design can
n be worn as
a brooch, a glistening pendant,
endant,
or set on an elegant ribbon
bon
that wraps around the
wrist. In size and scale, the
timepiece is able to neatly
nestle in the palm of your
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 diamondencrusted 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.
The rarefied geometry and sculptural
grace of the Art Deco style is central to the
next timepiece. With the Art Deco watch,
Harry Winston has crafted a platinum
bracelet, set with 246 large brilliant-cut and
seven baguette-cut diamonds. It delicately
wraps around the wrist with wonderful
lightness, and is held to the watch with the
These timepieces
display the complex
design, flawless
execution, and finesse
of spirit that have
become hallmarks of
Harry Winston
most ethereal of lugs.
In an inspired display
of technical virtuosity, two
precise and thin invisible wires
hold the clasp of the bracelet firmly
in place, and the watch’s case middle is
arched in order to perfectly fit the curve of
the wrist.
Another mastery of craft marks the
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DESIGN
“If I could, I would attach
diamonds directly onto a
woman’s skin”
Premier Hypnotic Star Automatic 36mm. In this
timepiece, the white gold dial is set using the
most complex of all gem-setting techniques
called invisible setting. Crafted in three
dimensions, it forms a gently undulating
landscape that unleashes the sparkle of
the stones. Adding to the complexity of the
design are the baguette-cut diamonds which
get progressively smaller and draw the eye
hypnotically to the centre of the dial, where
in place of a second hand, a star appears
spinning on its axis while serving as a
movement-operating indicator.
In the Glacier timepiece, Harry Winston
sought to create a fluid, graceful diamond
watch using only baguette-cut diamonds.
Taking four months to design and more
than 1,000 hours to set, master craftsmen
used 386 baguette-cut diamonds in 12
different sizes and thin wires of platinum to
meticulously weave an open-worked watch
bracelet, so supple that it lays against the
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skin in sensual languidness. The manchetteshaped dial features a further 36 baguettecut diamonds, for a total of 422 diamonds
weighing more than 76 carats emblazoning
this magnificently seductive bracelet watch.
Taking the aesthetic a step further, the
Premier Glacier timepiece features diamonds
on the dial to look as if they have been
randomly set in a disorganised manner
to achieve a glacial impression. In fact, it
was an extremely difficult and methodical
FROM LEFT
Premier Glacier watch
Emerald Signature
timepiece (on strap)
achievement, requiring a complex base to
be engraved and etched to hundredths of a
millimetre’s precision so that each baguettecut diamond could be set exactly with no
metal showing. The labyrinthine process
meant that a master gemsetter of some 16
years’ experience could only set between five
and seven diamonds a day. Just five of these
timepieces, each with a total of 497 diamonds
weighing approximately 30.59
carats set totally in-house,
will ever be made.
Another excellent
design in the
collection pays
tribute to Harry
Winston
and his
beloved wife, Edna. The Mrs Winston High
Jewellery Timepiece reflects the perfect
marriage of Edna’s personal style and
Harry Winston’s famous saying: “If I could,
I would attach diamonds directly onto a
woman’s skin”. Handcrafted in platinum,
the timepiece is set with more than 47 carats
of the world’s finest quality diamonds. The
white gold dial is set with 144 brilliant-cut
diamonds and housed within a striking
marquise-shaped platinum case, outlined
with 32 baguette-cut diamonds. More than
200 fancy-shaped diamonds adorn the
bracelet, creating an intricate shimmering
pattern with baguette-cut diamonds along
the outer edges and a mixture of pear,
marquise, and brilliant-cut diamonds
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.
FROM TOP RIGHT
Mrs Winston High
Jewellery timepiece
Art Deco watch
Glacier watch
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STYLE
Chanel’s 2015
Pearl collection
photographed by Karl
Lagerfeld
SHADES & STUD EARRINGS
S hady
C hic
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by Syahmin Ritzwan
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
Eyewear Collection,
MARC JACOBS
Abstract
sunglasses, DIOR
Squared bold-shaped
sunglasses, MAX
MARA
Aviators from
F/W 2015 Eyewear
collection, GUCCI
Palladium/
aqua sunglasses,
TOMMY
HILFIGER
Andie sunglasses
featuring round frames,
JIMMY CHOO
Studs with spessartine and
diamonds in yellow gold, TENZO
18k rose gold Racing hearts
earrings with sapphires and
turquoise, CARLA AMORIM
Sunglasses from the 2015
Pearl Collection, CHANEL
Earrings in platinum with
baguette and round brilliant
diamonds, TIFFANY & CO.
Round lens sunglasses from
2015-2016 Eyewear collection,
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
Sunglasses from
F/W 2015 collection,
CARRERA
Earrings with diamonds
in white and rose gold
from the You collection,
DEGEM
A staple for all-natural moments in your
trip, shades are your best friend
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FACETS
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
T
here’s nothing like the holiday season to get you
into a party mood. Whether out for a gala evening,
fine-dining with a date, or an all-night out dancing
with friends, these heavenly pieces will complete a
glamorous look like no other. As Marilyn Monroe once said: “We are all
of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle”. So shine on and be merry with
Solitaire’s selection of brilliant 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
As a trained gemmologist, Parisianborn Lydia Courteille’s view of
jewellery is pure luxury. This pair of
earrings from the Zodiac collection
is made of 18k white gold with
brown and colourless diamonds
and white rock crystal. Unique large
creations are set with equally unique
gemstones, giving off an opulent yet
wearable resplendence.
Doves by
Doron Paloma
With a combination of minimalism and
excellent stone-setting work, this pair of
Doves Star Cluster earrings by Doron Paloma
stuns in 18k white gold pavéd with a total
of 0.94ct colourless diamonds. The nine
points of the asymmetrical stars are symbolic
of stability and performance — perhaps
something to court for the coming year.
“We are all of us stars,
and we deserve to twinkle”
– Marilyn Monroe
Pasquale Bruni
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.
Djula Joaillerie Paris
The pendant ear-jewel from Djula Joaillerie
Paris’ Single collection is a great finishing touch
to an asymmetrical-cut dress. It combines the
classic power of the star pattern with white gold
set with colourless diamonds. With this ear piece,
jewellery designer Alexandre Corrot is able to
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
ne of the most loved
celebrities in Hollywood,
actress/producer Sandra
Bullock is funny and
elegant at the same
time. In the fleeting and
flamboyant world of the entertainment
industry, her grace and humility remain
genuine. The Oscar winner, who just turned
50 this year, has managed to balance career
and personal life. She mostly spends time
in Austin and New Orleans where she feels
most at home, and her life is exclusively
centred around her son Louis. On occasion,
though, she shows up at Hollywood events,
where she gets to dress up to the ninth. To
a cocktail party at the Toronto Film Festival,
for example, she wore Martin Katz diamond
chandelier earrings set in blackened 18k
white gold with 196 diamonds.
“Sandra is one of my favourite actresses
whose humour and light-heartedness are
the perfect complement to her grace and
elegance,” said Martin Katz. He has been
O
OPPOSITE
Sandra Bullock at the
86th Annual Academy
Awards wearing an
Alexander McQueen
dress accessorised
with Lorraine Schwartz
earrings
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Round brilliant-cut
diamond ear studs,
which Sandra wore to
the Oscars in 2013,
HARRY WINSTON
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
she let her son Louis pick for her.
YOU LOOK GREAT DRESSED UP, BUT
YOU ALSO LOOK GREAT DRESSED
DOWN. WHAT WOULD WE FIND IN
YOUR CLOSET IF WE COULD HAVE A
PEEK?
My favourite pieces are the ones that I don’t
wear on an average day. I have about eight
pieces from Etro, and they hang in the closet
because it’s not appropriate to wear them
to drop a child off to pre-school. But my
favourite jeans, T-shirts, and sweaters — they
are pretty much what you would see me in
on a daily basis.
HOW ABOUT THE CLOTHES YOU
WEAR WHEN YOU GO TO EVENTS?
Oh, fashion will always be relevant no matter
how much you say it’s not. You know it’s
something playful. It’s something to dream
about and aspire to. It’s few and far between
when I get to throw on my fun dresses. But
I love well-made things. I love couture. I
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love looking at the runway and marvelling
how does McQueen constantly create an art,
a spectacle, a show, something that makes
you wonder how craftsmen put it together.
You know it’s just not applicable to life. But
I’m the person who will go into a closetful
of clothes and shoes and have absolutely
nothing to wear. I think that’s a pretty
universal problem for most women. We
can never have enough black dresses;
never enough cute black flats or
sandals.
AND DO YOU HAVE
A DRAWER OF SILK
NIGHTGOWNS?
I have terribly oversized cheetah
pyjamas that are actually men’s
cheetah flannel pyjamas. My
son thinks they’re brilliant
because I look like a very large
cheetah entering his room.
They are easy to manoeuvre
around in. If you get something
on them you don’t panic, and
you know they’re appropriate
to be in around a small child.
Really cute, slinky things
just don’t suit my lifestyle.
TO KEEP A FIGURE
LIKE THAT, DO
YOU RELIGIOUSLY
EXERCISE AND DIET
ON A DAILY BASIS.
I’ve been an athlete since
childhood. So, sometimes,
I rely on my body a lot more than it’s able
to execute. But I love it. I’m always training
or doing some form of exercise four or five
times a week. I just feel restless if I don’t.
And when you have a three-year-old who
runs a lot, who is hanging off things, you’d
better get up and do your training so you
can keep up with him. As for diet, I love
food, but I eat well. The best thing to do
is to have fun and be active all the time. I
know that I feel better when I’m that way.
YOU JUST TURNED 50. IS IT A BIG
DEAL AND DOES IT MEAN ANY
CHANGES IN YOUR LIFESTYLE?
I know it’s happening. I’m there for
the day, but I also wanted to be the one
person who’s like, what’s the big deal? I
had the best birthday ever on this one
just because of what we chose to do and
the friends that we chose to be with. And
so I’m easing into it. There were a lot of
things that fell into place in my head and
in life. I was so glad I got there because
I’m finally here now and everyone just got
off my back. You know what I mean? It
was almost like a release in an odd way. I
was really happy it happened and what’s
changed. Every day things change, but you
just you don’t care about a lot of things. I
don’t care anymore about so many things
that I cared about when I was 30. It makes
me really focus on the few things that I
absolutely love and adore. I know a lot
more. I’ve learned a lot. I’m not naïve
anymore and I just feel really grateful and
happy.
In the fleeting and flamboyant
world of the entertainment
industry, Sandra’s grace and
humility remain genuine
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FROM LEFT
Sandra at the Our Brand
Is Crisis premiere during
the Toronto International
Film Festival this year
Lotus diamond ring
and Crossover ring,
which Sandra wore to
the Oscars in 2013,
both from HARRY
WINSTON
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 wearing a dress
from the Bally Resort
2016 collection while on
the Today show
AND WHAT’S THE BAGGAGE YOU’VE
LEFT BEHIND?
It’s all the things that I took on that really
had no relevance to me. All the things you’re
supposed to be, how you’re supposed to
look, how you’re supposed to act. I was very
easily influenced. If I see someone else doing
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
a lot of self-doubt, and I think that’s where
the comedy comes from. A lot of times I
would just do that to level the playing field,
but I didn’t know exactly what it was that I
liked or didn’t like until a lot of things were
taken away. There are some things you are
not going to get back, there are some things
that are inevitable. They’re inevitably going
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“Sandra is one of my
favourite actresses
whose humour and
light-heartedness are the
perfect complement to her
grace and elegance” –
Martin Katz
to happen, and if you fight it you’re going
to be miserable. I like Sandy a lot better
now than I did 20, 30 years ago. So I would
not go back because I was not as happy
with what I had and didn’t have then as I
am today. And is that age? I don’t know. Is
that good therapy? Sure, some of it has to
do with it. Or maybe it’s just learning how
to let go.
DESIGN
NOUDAR
by Jennifer Henricus
B ody
A rt
Omani patterns and henna art
come alive in elaborate jewels
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OPPOSITE
Model showcasing
Noudar's stunning
rings and handpiece
embellished with
diamonds and precious
stones
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TOP
Detachable Double Lace
ring in black rhodiumplated set with 8.80ct
black diamonds
Classic Finger Bracelet
in white gold and white
diamonds
D
ouble rings that
cover the entire
length of two
fingers — their
lace-like details embellished with
diamonds and precious stones — each
connected to the other by delicate chains
that swish against the hand. Dazzling rings,
each cleverly crafted to adorn the upper
digits of the fingers and appear as tattooed
jewels beneath the nails. Diamondencrusted snake earrings
designed to sit at the edge
of the entire ear lobe, their
heads appearing to caress
the wearer’s cheek, while
their tails hang off the
lower part of the ear.
These are among the
unusual creations of rising star
designer Noor Al Fardan from Doha. She
took her first steps to fame in 2011 when
she designed and made an exceptional piece
for Lady Gaga for the release of her music
album Born this Way. “The opportunity to
design for Lady Gaga allowed me to express
myself and to push the boundaries of fine
jewellery making. At the same time, she gave
me the courage to launch Noudar. I had
been stalling the launch, but watching her
dance on stage, uncaring about what anyone
thought of her, gave me the ultimate push to
launch my brand.”
Today, Noudar has a following of
jewellery lovers who want fine jewellery
that is different and daring. Noor says her
collections take inspiration from the noble
heritage of Arabic and Islamic culture,
particularly drawing on Omani patterns
and henna designs. “When I was younger,
my sisters and I enjoyed covering just two
fingers in henna. That’s where the idea for
the double rings began,” Noor recalls. These
rings have now become her signature pieces
and are enjoying popularity among fashionforward customers. Recently, the brand
collaborated with Welsh fashion designer
Julien Macdonald for his Spring-Summer
2015 show at London
Fashion Week. Among
the highlights was a white
gold and diamond double
ring that was paired with a
diamond-embroidered wedding
dress. Other items in the collection
included elaborate ring and bracelet
combinations adorning the entire hand and
long lace rings with gemstone tassels.
Noor’s love affair with fine jewellery
started when she was a little girl. Her father,
a well-known jewellery retailer in Doha,
encouraged her from early childhood
onwards to accompany him to jewellery
exhibitions. He let her sit in on discussions
with suppliers of jewellery and watches for
his store, Alfardan. It was here that Noor
learnt the secret language of jewellery and
the inherent seduction of each piece. “After
each meeting, I would sketch my favourite
pieces, altering them in ways that I thought
would make the jewellery look better. By
the time I was 13, I was already designing
personal pieces for friends, family, and
myself,” she recalls.
“The opportunity to design for Lady Gaga
allowed me to express myself and to push the
boundaries of fine jewellery making”
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DESIGN
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Lace earrings in white
gold set with 5.08ct
white diamonds
Shafiqa Sapphire Lace
ring in white gold
set with 7.57ct white
diamonds and 6.76ct
sapphires
Ruby Maharaja ring in
rose gold set with 3.50ct
pink diamonds and
8.38ct rubies
Leila Handpiece in black
rhodium-plated gold
set with 2.14ct black
diamonds
Dalia Henna rings in
black rhodium-plated
gold set with 4.30ct
black diamonds
But the true magic of fine jewellery was
revealed to her during an internship at
Chopard. Here she learnt the nuances of
fine jewellery-making and the importance of
“creating statement pieces that are intricate
in design and at the same time fresh and
appealing to customers.”
“There are a lot of dramatic pieces in the
world of costume jewellery, but far less in
fine jewellery.” She says her dream is to fill
this void in fine jewellery. Among her current
favourites is the sapphire lace ring inspired
by necklaces her mother loved wearing
to parties. “I was fascinated by how those
statement necklaces transformed her entire
look. My personal challenge was to compact
the glamour and mood of those necklaces
into rings that I could wear on my fingers.”
Noor works at keeping Noudar’s designs
young in spirit while ensuring they are
sophisticated and precious. She says she
was always fascinated with watches and the
mechanisms inherent to the art of watchmaking. This fascination with watch-making
in turn influenced the way her jewels are
crafted, incorporating comfort, movement,
and flexibility into each piece.
Her collections take
inspiration from the noble
heritage of Arabic and Islamic
culture, particularly drawing
on Omani patterns and
henna designs
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She works with a range of gold colours —
white, yellow, and rose. But for more daring
pieces, she uses oxidised or black rhodium
plating to provide nuanced contrasts with
white or black diamonds as well as some
fancy colours. Sapphires, rubies, and
emeralds add precious colour and glamour.
“My favourite jewel is the pearl. I have been
working on a pearl collection, but I am
treading very cautiously and want to take my
time before launching this collection.”
Initially the jewels were produced in
Valencia, but now a dedicated workshop in
Qatar is working on her collections. “It has
been my dream to create a truly Qatari brand
that people would recognise
internationally. I wanted
everything, including the
manufacturing, to be done
in Qatar.”
Exclusive Dealer for Malaysia Poh Kong Je
ewellers, Kuala Lumpur
FACETS
FRINGED JEWELS
by Nina Hald
F ringe
D wellers
S
Sway
your way to holiday soirées
with these elaborate earrings
w
P
layful, sophisticated, and offer just the
right amount of brilliance to any outfit,
these earrings are about bohemian flair
for your New Year countdown. Whether
dangling from a brooch, as a pendant on a chain, or in this
case, a pair of earrings, tassels are one the most versatile
elements in jewellery.
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
earrings
earring from Harry Winston
let fi
five captivating lines of
dia
diamonds sparkle from each
lo
lobe’s delicate floral motif.
E
Each brilliant diamond
ccentre stone is framed by
ssmaller diamonds, using
tthe house’s signature
cclustering technique. By
me
meticulously setting the
indiv
individual
diamonds at a
certain angle, the earrings give off
a stunning three-dimensional effect.
Yoko Londonn
By pairing large golden South
h
Sea cultured pearls with white
te
lustrous freshwater cultured
pearls, Yoko London aims to
set a new standard for fringed
d
earrings. This pair is made of
18k yellow gold set with 1.61
carats of diamonds. Bold and
uncompromising in execution
n
and quality, and with row
upon row of draped pearls,
these earrings bring new
life to every woman’s festive
wardrobe.
Carla Amorim
m
Made of 18k rose gold, the Torrent
ent
of Love earrings by Carla Amorim
im
are meant to eternalise ‘love’ in
its many forms. The cascading
golden beads embody fluidity
and movement, portraying
a modern woman’s freedom
and independence — dancing,
singing, and enjoying life to thee
fullest.
Boucheron
Boucheron promises a festive
New Year with this pair of
Pompon earrings. Made of
round, baguette, and square-cut
diamonds set in white gold,
these earrings are perfect for an
elegant night out. Drawing from
multiple sources of inspiration,
the fringe is reminiscent of
the elaborate trimmings of the
16th century France known as
passementerie, as well as the 19th
century Indian maharajahs’ love
for opulence.
Channel your
inner party
queen with
these lustrous
shoulder
duster earrings
Paolo
Costagli
Let Paolo Costagli complete
yyour look for a glamorous
night out with these
chandelier earrings set with
1.34ct diamonds in 18k rose
gold. Three rigorous parallel
lines terminating in diamond
drops lend multiple levels of
sophistication to the slightest
movement of a woman’s head.
H
Hodel
Switzerland
These dynamic three-dimensional
fringed earrings from Hodel
Switzerland are made of yellow
and white gold, strung with 132
Akoya cultured pearls, and set
A
with 1.90ct diamonds. With a
w
modern reinterpretation of classic
elegance, Hodel combines inspired
imagination with expert technique,
bringing the enchantment of sizegraduated pearls to a new level.
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DESIGN
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Ladies Millenary, 2006
AUDEMARS PIGUET
OPPOSITE
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
A
fter surviving two
world wars, the
stock market crash
of the 1930s, and
the ‘quartz crisis’ of the 1970s, Audemars
Piguet has remained one of the world’s most
iconic horological brands. By continuously
innovating, honouring tradition, and
dedicating itself to quality craftsmanship,
its timepieces have become symbols of
the finest level of watchmaking, with
complicated movements, artisanal designs,
and technical feats.
Case in point, the luxury steel watch
that was Royal Oak, an angular and bold
timepiece that stood out from all other
brands at the height of the quartz era.
Another factor to its long-term survival is
its ability to cater to the needs and wants
of the discerning public — ladies included.
Women’s watches were often made by men
for men, and were therefore more aesthetic
in nature, often decorated with gemstones,
enamel or other decorative forms. Even if
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they had complications, companies usually
turned them into daintier, “prettier” models
of larger men’s watches, made to fit on
smaller wrists.
While this suited women of older
generations, modern women demanded
more as they grew in prominence in the
workplace and society — bigger, bolder
styles, along with a greater appreciation
for the mechanical movements driving the
watches. The ability to see these trends and
demands helped the Manufacture maintain
its success in the horological world.
Right from the start, Audemars Piguet
has crafted ladies’ timepieces that combined
watchmaking and gemsetting traditions,
offering women the best of both worlds.
Formed in 1875 by two friends Jules-Louis
Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, their
forte was making accurate watch movements
and hand-made masterpieces, which were
also channelled into their ladies’ timepieces.
Some were elaborate expressions of art and
jewellery, while others were complicated
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DESIGN
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OPPOSITE PAGE
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT
Horizontal Elliptical
Bracelet Watch, 1970
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CLOCKWISE FROM
LEFT
Ladies Jewellery
Wristwatch, 1926
Gold Braided Bracelet
Watch, 1970
Millenary Précieuse,
2007
Openworked Jewellery
Wristwatch, 1988
Millenary Précieuse,
2008
Elliptical Bracelet Watch
with Tiger's Eye, 1971
mechanical marvels in their own right,
with specially developed, hand-finished
movements.
One of the oldest pieces is a round
watch-brooch made by the Manufacture
in 1894, but marketed by Tiffany. The
sinuous lines of the brooch is reminiscent
of the Art Nouveau movement during the
period, decorated with blue enamel, gold,
and diamonds. The watch itself boasts
more than hours and minutes — it is also
a minute repeater. Audemars Piguet also
made some exceptional jewellery watches,
such as the 1926 Art Deco-inspired watch
with baguette-cut diamonds, and the 1927
Tutti Frutti Haute Joaillerie watch. The latter
is a unique piece made in partnership with
Parisian jeweller Equivillon Lafon & Cie,
featuring hand-carved, multi-coloured
gemstones, and the smallest movement the
Manufacture had ever produced.
Fast forward to 1960s and 1970s,
Audemars Piguet began creating ovalshaped watches for women — a precursor
to today’s iconic Millenary collection. These
early models also incorporated gemstones
but were bolder and larger than typical
women’s watches. Examples include the
1971 Elliptical bracelet watch with Tiger’s
Eye, comprising oval-shaped panels of
the stone within 18k yellow gold braided
border. The detailed hand-finishing through
the case and the extra-thin movement
showcased the skill of the watchmaker and
craftsmen. Similarly, the 1970 Horizontal
Elliptical watch featured an extrathin calibre 2003 under a slate
grey dial.
The Millenary collection,
originally unveiled in 1995, is
characterised by a signature oval
case and off-centred dial. Often, it is a
complicated one, made for the discerning
female watch connoisseur who appreciates
beauty and technique. Highlights have
included the 2007 Millenary Starlit Sky
watch with moon phase and the sporty yet
stylish 2010 Millenary Chronograph. The
basis of each Millenary is seen in its soft
curves and distinctive
proportions, blending
elegance, modernity,
contemporary style, and
mechanical finesse.
The 2015 Millenary
collection is not only an
homage to women, but a
celebration of 20 years of
this unique design. The
three new watches feature
an all-new in-housemade movement Calibre
5201 with small seconds
indication and 54 hours of
power reserve. Comprising
its signature off-centred dial and elliptical
case, each timepiece has open-worked dial
that allows for viewing of the mainplate and
certain meticulously finished movement
parts. There are the pink and white gold
versions, decorated with a diamond bezel,
lugs, and sapphire cabochon crown. Then
there is a grander white gold version with
diamonds on the dial, case, case sides, and
lugs, along with blued hands and blue
sapphire cabochon on the crown. All feature
anti-reflective sapphire crystals and alligatorleather straps. And from here, the quest
continues.
Right from the
start, Audemars
Piguet has crafted
ladies timepieces
that combined
watchmaking
and gemsetting
traditions
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ZYDO
A rtisanal
E legance
Classic Italian style for most
exquisite jewels
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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 marquisecut 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
ELEGANCE, INNOVATION, AND
EXCLUSIVITY OF YOUR DESIGNS.
HOW MUCH OF THESE CAN BE
TRACED BACK TO THE FAMILY
LEGACY, AND HOW MUCH HAVE
BEEN HONED OVER THE YEARS BY
THE NEW-GENERATION ZYBERTS?
ZYDO’s designs are a result of its history
and the great experience that comes with
that history. The past informs and shapes
the future of each of our collections. The
third generation in the jewellery business
is acutely and intimately aware of all of
ZYDO’s past creations, with elegant lines,
superior craftsmanship, and remarkable
stones. In studying those designs and
expanding and innovating on them, the new
generation is engaging in a sort of imaginary
conversation through time with the previous
ones to craft ever more stunning jewels.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE
ADVANTAGES OF BEING A FAMILYRUN JEWELLERY BRAND IN TERMS
OF DESIGNS AND MANAGEMENT?
The most important advantages are our
personal attachment to the brand, the
consistency of quality and craftsmanship
over time, and the handed-down knowledge
through generations in the same business.
WHO DOES THE DESIGNS IN THE
FAMILY, AND HOW DOES EACH OF
YOUR ROLE COMPLEMENT EACH
OTHER?
ZYDO has a talented team of designers that
are managed by Roberto Zybert, the director
of production. However, all of the members
of the family are involved in the designing
process. Jack and Eli Zybert, who manage
ZYDO’s operations in Europe and Asia and
the Americas, respectively, are particularly
instrumental in steering the design process
based on market indications, fashion trends,
and, of course, customers’ preference.
WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN
THINGS THAT YOU CONSIDER WHEN
DESIGNING A PIECE?
The most important factor is our history.
We want to make sure that every piece of
jewellery that we produce is consistent with
the extraordinary creations that we are known
for. We want to make sure that it possesses
the qualities characteristic of our jewellery
— superior craftsmanship, remarkable stone
quality, and outstanding design. Then we are
careful to consider current fashion trends and
consumer’s tastes. Finally, we need to make
sure that all of our designs are perfectly crafted
so that they can be worn easily, comfortably,
and continuously so for years to come.
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HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT
EACH PIECE ALWAYS HAS THAT
DISTINCTIVE FINE ITALIAN
QUALITY?
The essential factor is to host all of the
stages of production entirely and exclusively
in Italy. The craftsmanship of the Italian
artisan is the result of the experience and
knowledge that span many generations. It
cannot be reproduced exactly anywhere
else in the world. Additionally, to make sure
that every ZYDO item is consistent with
our desired level of excellence, we run it
through two separate quality controls. The
first happens right after the mounting is
produced, and the second after the jewel is
complete. The result is a jewel that will be
worn and enjoyed for decades.
PLEASE TAKE US THROUGH
THE PROCESS OF EACH DESIGN,
FROM CONCEPTUALISATION TO
PRODUCTION.
The production of a ZYDO jewel is the
result of a long creative process. It all starts
with the design team. Their inspiration
stems from their flair, design ability, and
the direction and conversations with the
sale’s team. Their designs are evaluated
by Roberto, and once perfected they are
presented to the model maker. A model
is then produced and modified until the
desired form and the outstanding quality
of the mounting are achieved. ZYDO’s
gemmologists select and match the stones
to the design and the model. The setters
apply the selected stones to the mounting.
The jewel is once more checked for quality,
and it is then polished and finished. Finally,
each and every piece is again inspected by
Mr Zybert for the ultimate seal of approval,
ensuring that every ZYDO jewel is truly a
work of art.
“Asian women are very savvy and
knowledgeable consumers”
A LOT OF ASIAN WOMEN LOVE YOUR
PIECES. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE
THE THINGS THAT DRAW THEM TO
YOUR DESIGNS?
Asian women are very savvy and
knowledgeable consumers. They are deeply
aware of what constitutes a product with
superior and lasting craftsmanship, as well
as the intrinsic value that a jewel made with
higher quality stones commands. Therefore,
the qualities that ZYDO instils in each of its
creations, namely, outstanding craftsmanship,
innovative design, and remarkable stone
quality, are exactly what Asian women are
rightly looking for.
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PLEASE GIVE US
ZYDO’S THREE TIPS ON
N
JEWELLERY GIFT-GIVING.
ING.
When gifting jewellery, it is
important for the buyer to select
elect a
piece from a reputable jewellery
llery brand.
Then he should consider the
he jewellery that
the prospective wearer already
ady owns, her
favourite pieces, and the type
pe of jewellery
she is more likely to enjoy, depending on her
lifestyle and interests.
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TOP
The Zyberts: (L-R)
Mr Davide Zybert, Eli,
Roberto, and Jack
Tuttui frutti chandelier
earrings in white gold
with emeralds, rubies,
sapphires, and diamonds
Fashion earrings made
with 3.48ct diamonds
and 2.68ct rubies
Earrings with 5.36ct
white diamonds and
10.75ct blue sapphires
www.lilijewelry.com | [email protected] | [email protected]
is a trademark and proprietary design of Lili Diamonds
DESIGN
Koral earrings in
yellow gold with brown
diamonds and Tiger's
eyes
GAYDAMAK
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.”
I
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TOP
The Gaydamak sisters
Kiara earrings in white
gold with diamonds and
moonstones
Afrika bracelet in
white gold with white
diamonds
Kiara bracelet in white
gold with diamonds and
moonstones
t started with a chain,
caught around Katia
Gaydamak’s palm. A
jewellery designer by
profession, she and
her gemmologist sister Sonia had decided
to create a line of jewellery, when the idea
for an unconventional piece formed in
their minds. The result was a unique hand
bracelet, a ring of precious metal snugly
wrapped around the palm, forming elaborate
laborate
patterns and decorated with sparkling
ng
diamonds and coloured stones.
The first prototypes were worn
by Katia and Sonia and shown to
family and friends. “The reaction
was so positive that we thought,
‘why not?’”says Sonia. From
then on, the creative juices just
kept flowing. The pair, who grew
up between Moscow, London, New
w York,
Paris, and Tel Aviv, founded their eponymous
label in 2009, with the aim of designing
igning
fashion-forward pieces for confident
dent and
powerful women with an enviable sense off
style. An array of curiosities, from a military
medal found in a Palais-Royale store, a
swatch of vintage Russian lace, or antique
books became inspirations that formed the
motifs of their first designs.
Today, Gaydamak pieces are modern
reinterpretations of nature, Oriental patterns,
and ancient architecture. The sisters met
the owner of trendsetting luxury boutique
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DESIGN
Starlight hand bracelet
in pink gold with brown
diamonds
“The more people tell us a piece is crazy and
not saleable, the more we want to do it”
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DESIGN
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TOP
Antique hand bracelet
in white gold with white
diamonds and emeralds
Hand bracelet in white
gold with diamonds and
emeralds
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
bracelets,
l
ear cuffs
cuffs, and cocktail rings. While most
pieces were
w set with diamonds, they also
played aaround with sapphires, emeralds, and
rubies. O
One of their latest innovations is the
diamond glove, which comes in two parts
and is cr
created in gold mesh linked by golden
cha
chains.
Hollywood’s big names soon
sstarted seeking out the sisters. “We’ve
h
had Madonna, Salma Hayek, and
A
Alicia Keys wear our hand bracelets.
A
Alicia was photographed playing
the piano with our bracelets on each
th
han
hand,” says Sonia. “When you have
people w
who are talented and trust you like
that — who are happy to wear the pieces not
because they are being paid but because they
like it — it’s amazing.”
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“We’ve had
Madonna,
Salma Hayek,
and Alicia Keys
wear our hand
bracelets”
“Our goal is to embellish women to the
point where you feel confident, even on the
days that you don’t want to make an effort
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.”
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
of jewellers promoting their latest creations,
choosing that perfect jewel can be daunting.
This festive season, allow Solitaire to take
you on a jewellery-shopping spree across
the globe, suggesting novel gifting options to
make memories of a lifetime.
Our first stop is Bangkok — the city
known for its captivating coloured jewellery.
If you’re looking at gifting the special woman
in your life with something vibrant and
colourful, then Gems Pavilion is the place
for you. Jewelled pieces lined with attentiongrabbing sizes of emeralds, sapphires, rubies,
and coloured diamonds await you. Their
white gold eternity bands
with fancy-shaped
diamonds also
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LEFT
Earrings with 14.34ct
pear- shaped Colombian
emeralds, 9.87ct
cushion-cut cornflower
blue sapphire, and 5.70ct
oval-shaped diamonds
in 18k white gold, GEMS
PAVILION
Two-stone ring with
a 4.04ct Colombian
emerald and 5.48ct blue
sapphire with diamonds,
GEMS PAVILION
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
happiness we will not be able to create such
marvellous and intricate masterpieces.”
Hong Kong is another prominent city
known for its fine jewellery. With unmatched
skills, finesse, and international design
aesthetics, the fine jewellery brand Entice
grabs a place on our list. Known for their
extensive use of fancy-shaped diamonds in
the most elegant fashion, their collections
exemplify organised chaos at its best.
Beautiful bracelets, rings, and earrings in
various combinations of rose-cut diamonds,
yellow diamonds, and rose gold appeal to
almost every woman. “Our efforts are geared
towards one direction — to offer the best
products to our customers,” says Mrs Manju
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.”
Round scallop
necklace with oval,
pear, and round
diamonds, ENTICE
White gold ring with
accents of fancy-shaped
yellow diamonds,
ENTICE
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DESIGN
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TOP LEFT
Enamelled drop
earrings from Gustav
Klimt collection, with
diamonds in 18k yellow
gold, FREY WILLE
Ring pendant in
yellow gold from the
Metropolitian Dream
collection, DAMIANI
Eden bracelet in black
ceramic and pink gold,
DAMIANI
Eden ring in black
ceramic and pink gold,
DAMIANI
Enamel ring from the
Passionate Russia
collection, FREY WILLE
Enamel eternity band
from the Gustav Klimt
collection, FREY WILLE
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Vienna, Austria’s city of dreams, has
inspired many artists. Frey Wille is known for
its artistic fire enamel jewellery. Committed
to art, the collections are inspired by various
art-historical themes, taking inspirations
from the works of renowned European
artists and giving them contemporary artistic
interpretation. Here, one can find various
gifts for women along with intricately
enamelled accessories for men, like cufflinks,
tie-pins, and pens. “Christmas is about
showing love and gratefulness to those who
stand by our side throughout the whole
year,” enthuses CEO and owner Dr Friedrich
Wille. “Every year we ask ourselves, how can
I put a smile on the face of those I love
by giving them a felicitous surprise?
How can that be something
different from last year? Our
handcrafted jewellery pieces
with designs of striking colours
framed in 18k gold and sparkling
diamonds never fail to take centre
stage during Christmas celebrations.”
While in Europe, one cannot miss
Italy for its bold stance in fine jewellery.
Damiani, one of the leading Italian
jewellers, excels in creativity and design
down to the smallest of pieces. Their
Metropolitan Dream collection defines
the feeling of living in the big city —
diamonds studded among building-like
blocks. The yellow gold cufflinks exude
power and fit best in a huge multinational
boardroom. The Eden collection, their
latest offering, gives a minimalistic feel
to the most famous Italian motif — the
snake. “Our jewels are contemporary yet
classical,” shares Mr Giorgio Damiani,
Vice President of Damiani Group.
“For someone special, it’s important to
choose an innovative gift like our new
collection, Eden. Elegant and seductive,
this collection aspires to the design of
the Damiani bracelet of the same name,
winner of the Diamond International
Award, the Oscar of jewellery. The
collection features the snake, which has
always seduced man’s imagination.”
“For someone special, it’s important to
choose an innovative gift like our new
collection, Eden.” – Giorgio Damiani,
Vice President of Damiani Group
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TOP LEFT
Diamond-set bow
hairband in white gold,
Angel wing ring with
diamonds and black
enamel
Bow ring in rose gold
with diamonds
Bow pendant
necklace
in rose gold with
diamonds
Diamond-set double
finger bow ring
All from GARRARD
One of the fast-becoming jewellery
capitals of the world is London. Bond Street
has produced
ed some of the finest jewellery
houses in the
he world, including Garrard.
Jewellers to
o the royal family, Garrard has
presented two motifs in various forms over
the years — the bow and the wings. Their
re-interpretation
tation of the two motifs, suiting
to modern lifestyle, in shades of gold, use
of enamel, and a touch of minimalistic
styling would
uld help charm your way into
her heart. According to Garrard’s Creative
Director Sara
ara Prentice: “Garrard’s Bow
collection epitomises the joy and the delight
of gift-giving.
ng. The motif of a ribbon tied
in a bow encapsulates
ncapsulates the excitement of
the unwrapping.
pping. The collection features
jewellery from
om small and delicate, to rose
gold pieces featuring a tasteful edging
of diamonds,
ds, to more extravagant, fully
diamond-set white gold pieces. At Garrard,
we can help make the process of choosing a
beautiful piece of jewellery for someone you
love as enjoyable as receiving one.”
With such an array of options available
across the globe, finding a gift that matches
the personality of the receiver — her style,
her likes, and her taste — is a lot easy. This
festive season, even if you are travelling, you
know where to go for your last-minute gift
shopping!
“Christmas is about showing love and
gratefulness to those who stand by our side
throughout the whole year” – Dr Friedrich
Wille, Frey Wille’s CEO
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THE 2016 SINGAPORE AIRSHOW
JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE AFTER-PARTY
ELEGANT, EXCLUSIVE &
BY-INVITATION-ONLY!
JETGALA MAGAZINE, for the third
time running, is hosting the private
aviation industry’s most talked about
networking event during the 2016
Singapore Airshow.
The JETGALA MAGAZINE team looks
forward to welcoming our friends, clients
and supporters from the world of private
aviation, fine timepieces, high jewellery and
bespoke luxury as our distinguished guests.
Our event will be held on 18 February
2016 at RAKES, Singapore’s latest
greatest nightclub, located within the
Chijmes entertainment venue.
Collide with the sky.
Don’t miss this exclusive experience.
This theatrical bottle service club
creates an immersive and sensual
experience of opulent elegance. Expect
theatricality and exotic performances,
elegant surroundings and some of
the best music anywhere. It will be an
evening to remember.
Our aviation-themed event starts at
8pm with a ‘strictly by-invitation-only’
VVIP Reception. After 11pm, the club
will open its doors to the public for an
unforgettable night of partying and
dancing till sunrise.
VENUE
Rakes
B1-03/04 Chijmes
www.rakes.sg
DATE
Thursday, 18 February 2016
TIME
8pm – 11pm: JETGALA VVIP RECEPTION
RSVP to fl[email protected]
11pm – 6am: CONTINUE THE PARTY
RSVP & table bookings to
[email protected] or +65 8798 2726
STYLE
Janelle Monae in
head-to-toe Chanel
during the Chanel Paris
Fashion Week SS 2016
presentation. Photo by
Aldo Castoldi, courtesy
of Chanel
CLUTCHES
&
COCKTAIL RINGS
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
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
clutch bag,
CHANEL
Le Diz Marble
Box clutch,
BALENCIAGA
Ring in 18k
white gold
with diamonds,
STENZHORN
Serpenti bag in
ocean turquoise
galuchat,
BULGARI
Clutch bags exist
for one good
reason: to let you
hit the dance floor
uninterrupted
Bindi ring set
with a 4.48ct
Burmese Pigeon's
Blood Ruby,
BOUCHERON
Gold ring from
the Rolling
stone collection,
MOUSSON
ATELIER
Agra ring from
the Extraordinaire
collection,
ANTONINI
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
F lowerG irl
A horological masterpiece for romantics
and connoisseurs
T
The Marguerite charms not
with the love-life-predicting
function, but with a
delightful hidden message
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o create ladies’ timepieces, many watchmakers
simply went for a size reduction of their men’s
models to fit the ladies’ wrists. Add some
gemstones and diamonds, and the off to the
showroom it went — a practice dubbed as ‘shrink it & pink it’.
On the other end of the spectrum, though, there are watchmakers
who create movements specifically for ladies, recognising a
growing demand by increasingly sophisticated and well-heeled
female consumers.
Christophe Claret is one of them, capturing the hearts of
women with creativity, aesthetics, and mechanical virtuosity.
Its highly acclaimed Margot watch line was an original
playful timepiece that allowed the wearer to find out if ‘he
loves me, he loves not’. Now the watchmaker presents the
Marguerite, adding to the complications exclusively devoted
to women. The Marguerite charms not with the love-lifepredicting function, but with a delightful hidden message.
In addition to the Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock,
the dial presents a second display, where one presses on the
pusher at 2 o’clock to make the numbers disappear and to reveal
the phrase “Il m’aime passionnément” (French for “He loves me
passionately”). The changeover of the two dials is achieved by
superimposing two disks with a matrix layer over the printed
mother-of-pearl dial. In case the wearer misses the “He loves me.
He loves me not” feature, she can flip the watch to the other side
where the game is incorporated at its caseback. The rubies on the
oscillating weight in the form of flower petals declare whether it’s
a “yes” or “no”.
Telling the time is an equally charming affair, thanks to two
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.
The case is available in white or rose gold with two newly
invented types of setting, the ‘flake’ and ‘champagne’, which
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
four versions is limited to only 30 pieces.
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 armine T
C harisma
he world over, Christmas celebrations are a
glittering spectacle of red, green, silver, and
gold. An effervescent hue that epitomises
joyous celebrations, red represents passion,
beauty and cheer. In jewellery, red gemstones are a stunning sight
— a perfect accoutrement for special occasions.
A burst of cherry red to complete your festive look
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Tiancheng
Victor Mayer
Set to appear in the Tiancheng
International Jewellery and Jadeite
Auction in December, a red
theme takes centre stage in this
beautiful ‘Pigeon’s Blood’ ruby
and diamond ring. A 10.22ct
natural unheated
‘Pigeon’s Blood’
ruby sits in
the middle,
surrounded
by brilliant-cut
diamonds.
Victor Mayer presents this 18k yellow
gold locket, bearing the usual elements
of enamelling and guilloche art. Set
in white gold, a central rubellite gem
with 18 surrounding diamonds brings
life to the subtle opalescent exterior.
A long gold chain runs through the
diamond-studded loop, providing the
versatility to be worn as a necklace or
as a keepsake locket.
TTF
Designed after the red flower,
The Poppy by TTF Haute
Joaillerie is their latest customdesigned 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.
Fope
Stefan Hafner
Eka Tiny is Fope’s new collection
that is a minuscule version of one of
its masterpieces, the Flex’it. Minute
yet meticulously crafted, the pieces
are set in 18k gold and pavé-set with
diamonds or colourful gemstones, as
seen in this gold chain-link necklace
topped off with a natural garnet.
The Ghirlanda Collection by
Stefan Hafner is inspired by movements
of flowers dancing in the wind. Perfect for
highlighting an alluring neckline, the white
gold necklace does the trick with a staggering
arrangement of diamonds and marquise-cut rubies.
Moritz Glik
Red represents passion,
beauty, and cheer
Brazilian designer Moritz Glik’s
signature collection, Kaleidoscope,
creates an illusion of floating
diamonds and precious stones.
Loose 4.10ct rubies are enclosed
within double white sapphires,
framed in 18k yellow gold and
blackened silver. Here, a pair of
dangling earrings is set to make
wearing jewels for Christmas just a
little more exciting.
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FACETS
GREEN JEWELLERY
by Syahmin Ritzwan
T heH ue
of
Deck yourself in enchanting
vibrant sparklers
H armony
Palmiero
If you’re going for a clean and sleek
look, consider this pair of earrings by
Palmiero. Featuring diamonds and
green tourmalines in white gold, these
ear stunners go well with a form-fitting
dress and stilettos.
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B
Maskada
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,
this versatile colour — almost as bold as red yet as cool as blue —
exudes confidence, freshness, and a dash of mystery.
Simple yet precious, this drop pearshaped emerald necklace from
Maskada dazzles with triangularshaped 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
half-moon diamonds set on each side.
Chantecler
ler
This Italian brand introduces a pair of
earrings set in 18k yellow and white gold
adorned with diamonds and emeralds pavé.
The jewels come with a matching ring.
Victor Mayer
In this classic-shaped ring with
diamonds, Victor Mayer highlights
a green tourmaline in 18k white
gold and emerald green fire
enamel. Only 50 pieces available.
Stefere
A full-finger ring, Stefere’s Green Flower
ring is made of Turkish turquoise, green
tourmaline, green garnets, and white and
brown diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Green exudes
confidence, freshness,
and a dash of mystery
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STYLE
MIX & MATCH
C ruise
C ontrol
by Koh Chuin Ying
Pile up on blushing pinks and
rich neutrals for fabulously
quirky holiday coordinates
Radiant earrings
in 18k rose gold
with rhodolites,
tourmalines and
diamonds, LEYLA
ABDOLLAHI
Stretch-crepe
dress, ANTONIO
BERARDI
Floral-appliquéd
leather clutch,
CHRISTOPHER
KANE
This popping
colour ruled the cruise
catwalks and even made
it ontoo sui
suits — from
neckline
ne high and tailored
att Roksanda to casu
casual
sexy at Edun
ROKSANDA
Resort 2016
Bashful 14k gold
pink sapphire
necklace,
ALISON LOU
Bow embellished
suede sandals,
MIU MIU
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finger ring, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
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Dior Grand
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watch, DIOR
Dionysus handbag, GUCCI
Resort collections always have
a languid side — as seen in this softer shade
— with designers flexing their creative
muscles in textures and graphics instead
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PINK WATCHES
P inkand
by Charmaine Tay
Powerful
Masterpieces that
rank high in beauty
and function
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
your inner pink lover at this festive season.
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
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
movement.
Breguett
Breguet’s signature
re Reine de Naples
collection will always
ways embody the
definition of classic
ic beauty. Always
slim, always elegant,
nt, befitting a
Queen. After all, the collection
was modelled after
er a piece
that Monsieur Breguet
eguet had
designed for Her Majesty of
Naples.To make the
he piece
ever more stunning,
ng, the
Maison employs a full 18k
white gold piece not just for its
case, but for its bracelet
racelet as well.To
start, the watch face
ce is part mother-ofpearl, encompassing
ing a smaller diamondset dial, surrounded
ed by petite diamonds
on the inner bezel,l, and set with pink
sapphire baguettes
es on the outer bezel.
The bracelet is further
rther enhanced with
pavé-set diamonds
ds and a sapphire
cabochon centre.
When paired with
sophisticated watch
complications, pink packs a
pretty yet powerful wallop
Dior
Once exp
exposed to the elements, paper origami loses its shape
and existe
existence. But what if they are made of precious, durable
materials, like this Dior Grand Soir No.33 Origami watch? The
materials
result is a beautiful work of art, displaying intricate details.The
watch is o
of pale coral hue, perfect for the genteel. Reflecting
colours off of each other, the appearance comes from the
mother-of-pearl marquetry, punctuated by trapeziumcut aquamarines, then surrounded by baguette
helix-cut diamonds on its bezel and horns.This
piece runs with a Zenith’s automatic Elite
calibre movement and holds a 50-hour power
reserve.
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This festive season, let these
rose-coloured horological
masterpieces satisfy your inner
pink lover
Omega
Once upon a time, innovation breakthroughs
were largely reserved for men’s timepieces, while
the ladies’ market went undeveloped. Omega
pioneered the cause to provide beautiful and
accurate timepieces for women, and thus created
the Ladymatic. A modern remake, this piece has
kept the orignal signature style and progressive
spirit.The classic round case is crafted out of
stainless steel and features a pink mother-of-pearl
dial, surrounded by a diamond-set bezel. A pink
satin-brushed leather strap softens the sharpness
of the silver steel.Within the 34-mm casing is the
self-winding Co-Axial calibre 8520 mechanism,
capable of a 50-hour power reserve.
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 in
instil
energy into the timepiece and display the side of Franck
ck 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
CHOKERS VS LARIATS
by Jennifer Henricus
C ollar
F antastic
Resolve your neck affairs with
head-turning lariats and chokers
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1920s’ style open-collar
Charleston Collier,
DAMIANI
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP
Mandarin garnet bead
choker, HENN OF
LONDON
Galli choker,
CHANTECLER
Bow choker, TIFFANY
& CO
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 stepping
ping
up to accessorise dipping necklines, bareshoulders, and even open-back dresses
and tops. While chokers are trending and
elaborate styles are a hot favourite, the
versatile lariat is equally popular because of
the many ways it can be worn.
The Boho-chic choker style worn at
the base of the throat or higher is a strong
favourite for casual glam. However, not to be
outdone in this style, lariats are being adapted
to wrap around the throat or are tied higher
so that the trim nestles at the base of the neck,
lending their weight to the ‘back-lace’ trend.
Viewed from the front, the style appears
as a fashion-forward choker, but the long
glitzy strands that dangle behind the neck
sensuously accessorise open-back or back-less
dresses. In this style, the lariat scores high.
Chokers this season hark back to the ‘70s,
with some of the styles invoking Princess
Diana’s enchanting looks of the early ‘90s. The
most iconic was the large sapphire brooch
(a wedding gift from the Queen Mother)
she had remade into a seven-strand pearl
and sapphire choker. Henn of London now
created several choker styles that capture a
similar mood. Among them is a multi-strand
Mandarin garnet bead choker, its intense
orange shades highlighted by diamond-set
rondels and an enamel and diamond centre
piece. Another festive piece is a faceted bead,
black spinel multi-strand choker with a
purple tourmaline centre piece — its intense
colour enhanced by diamonds and shades of
purple enamel.
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FACETS
FROM LEFT TO
RIGHT
Pearl lariat, COLEMAN
DOUGLAS
Pompon lariat,
BOUCHERON
Lariat from the Solo
MiaLuce collection,
FOPE
Chokers are
trending and
elaborate, but the
versatile lariat is equally
popular because of the
many ways it can be worn
Neck cuffs, some open in front, are another
exciting new choker trend. A particularly
captivating example is from Stephen
Webster’s Magnipheasant collection — an
18k white gold plumage collar open at the
front and elaborately set with tanzanite,
aquamarine, and white diamonds. Another
festive Magnipheasant example is an
18k white gold choker with fine pave-set
sapphires in mixed colours.
Meanwhile, a new lariat style packing a
punch is the flexible coil, with the full length
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of the lariat wrapped around the neck
many times, occasionally finished off with a
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
and diamond Chantecler Galli choker,
comprising a pattern of cockerels in
decreasing sizes, is enchanting — so is
Damiani’s 1920s’ style Charleston Collier,
representing a delicate feather, its details
picked out with fine pave of 1,000 diamonds
and 13 larger diamond ‘drops’.
The verdict? For sheer versatility and a
simple captivating look, the lariat gets our
nod. But if it’s head-turning, eye-popping
glamour you are after this festive season,
then by all means, go with the choker.
INHORGENTA.DE
INHORGENTA-BLOG.DE
INHORGENTA.COM/TICKETS
KNOWLEDGE
18k peridot diamond
tassel pendant (left), 18k
green garnet diamond
tassel pendant (right),
CONTINENTAL
DIAMOND
S patial
A ttraction
UNUSUAL GEMSTONES
by Preeta Agarwal
Uncommon gemstones are
carving out their niche in
fine jewellery
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O
ur planet has created and yielded an amazing and
still growing array of gemstones. Yet, only a few were
elevated to jewellery stardom, such as diamonds,
sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. With those shining
brightly in the discriminating world of high jewellery, the quest
for creative and financial success is motivating jewellery designers
to explore new materials and gemstone diversity. Chrysoprase,
spessartite garnet, peridot, tanzanite, and morganite are starting to
gain attention and are capturing hearts, minds, and wallets with their
delicate appeal and vibrant intensity.
FROM TOP
Pendant in rose gold set
with white and brown
diamonds, emeralds,
and chrysoprase from
the Sissi collection,
MORAGLIONE
Diamond earrings with
chrysoprase and pearls,
FARAH KHAN
Diva high jewellery
necklace in yellow gold
and mother of pearl
with 217.94ct rubellites,
184.03ct peridots,
and diamond pavé,
BULGARI
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
Continental Diamond come
in a variety of coloured
gemstones, but the one
with peridots steals
the show with its
neon brilliance.
Chrysoprase
Call it mint-green or apple-green,
chrysoprase is a luscious opaque gemstone,
smooth in texture and thus often cut into
cabochons or beads. The name comes from
a combination of two Greek words: ‘chrys’
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.
The quest for creative and
financial success is motivating
jewellery designers to explore
gemstone diversity
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KNOWLEDGE
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 similartoned gemstones like rubies, tourmalines,
and sapphires, filling the missing orange
spot in the colour sequence. The spessartite
flower brooch from Picchiotti perfectly
exemplifies the radiance of energy, with
gently flowing diamond-studded petals. The
German jeweller Hemmerle’s earrings set
with rare Melo Melo pearls and spessartite
garnets in copper and white gold create a
unique yin-yang appeal.
Tanzanite
The deep cerulean brilliance of blue
sapphire was absent from most jewellery
boxes due to its high price and its rumoured
astrological effects. Discovered just over 50
years ago and mined only in Tanzania, it was
used as a blue sapphire substitute at first.
It now made a mark on its own in the high
jewellery industry with its rich and deep inky
bluish-purple colour that has its own special
magic and charm. A versatile gemstone,
tanzanite is easy to pair with emeralds,
rubies, diamonds, and pearls. When tumbled
into beads, they make wonderful tassels for
traditional Indian jewellery like the one from
the House of Rose. When cut with precision,
they make proud centerpieces accented with
diamonds, like Violet — a garland necklace
by Ganjam with a 47.11ct cushion-cut
tanzanite. A colour suitable for everyday wear,
Tanzanite is also in demand for engagement
rings, like the Paolo Costagli three-stone
engagement ring.
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CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT
Flower Brooch featuring
a rare and unique
cushion gem-quality
spessartite garnet
with diamonds,
PICCHIOTTI
Violet diamond necklace
with a 47.11ct
cushion-cut tanzanite,
GANJAM
Earrings with Melo Melo
pearls, spessartite
garnets, copper,
and white gold,
HEMMERLE
(www.hemmerle.com)
Kundan and Polki
necklace with emeralds
and tanzanites, HOUSE
OF ROSE
Ring with a
cushion-shaped
5.21ct tanzanite
set with aquamarine
side stones, PAOLO
COSTAGLI
Umaid Bhawan ring
with rock crystal,
rubellites, spessarite
garnets, and
multicoloured
sapphires set in white
gold, BOUCHERON
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.
The unique qualities of these gemstones
have earned them a well-deserved spot in the
world of precious jewellery. When found in
high quality and substantial size, most have
broken records at major international auction
houses. And they will continue to do so.
Chrysoprase, spessartite garnet, peridot,
tanzanite, and morganite are starting to capture
hearts, minds and wallets
FROM LEFT
Pas de Deux morganite
and diamond pendant,
BOODLES
Pendant in pink gold
with morganite and
diamond pavé from the
Vraiment Toi collection,
MAUBOUSSIN
Drop earrings with white
Australian South Sea
pearls, featuring 11.52ct
pear-shaped morganites
and diamonds, YOKO
LONDON
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WATCHES & WONDERS 2015
A
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
Rwith
endezvous
TimeF
Beautifully complicated
ladies’ timepieces impress at
Watches & Wonders 2015
or its third instalment,Watches &
Wonders, Asia’s première haute
horlogerie event held recently in Hong
Kong, went a step beyond showcasing
sophisticated timepieces. It focused on providing guests
with a unique personal experience, a rendezvous with ‘time’,
ranging from the watchmakers’ rich heritage to the art and
technology behind each new novelty.Twelve luxury brands
presented new collections and innovations, with great
emphasis on ladies’ timepieces. Showcased this year was a
splendid harmony of beautiful, gem-embellished watches
and technically impressive feminine complications. Powerful,
pretty, and packed with mechanical ingenuity, these fine time
tellers are real scene stealers.
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, manualwinding 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 whitegold flange set with another 157 brilliantcut 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.
IWC Schaffhausen
Another moon phase piece comes from
IWC Schaffhausen, the Portofino Moon
Phase 37 Ref. IW459007 in a polished
stainless-steel case.With a self-winding
mechanical Calibre 35800 movement, it
has a power-reserve of 42 hours, water
resistance of up to 30 meters, and features
a convex glass sapphire. On the white
mother-of-pearl dial, the moon phase
display is visible at 12 o’clock, while 12
diamonds represent the hours. A green
Santoni alligator strap completes the
37mm feminine timepiece.
Powerful, pretty,
and packed
with mechanical
ingenuity, these
fine time tellers are
real scene stealers
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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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TIMELESS
Twelve luxury brands
presented new collections
and innovations, with
great emphasis on ladies’
timepieces
Baume & Mercier
ercier
Baume & Mercier’s tribute to the
Asian woman, the Promesse Jade
dee watch
is sleek in its 34mm diamond-set
set
polished stainless steel case. Featuring
eaturing
61 diamonds and green jade bezel,
the timepiece represents the grace and
elegance of the Asian woman. Fitted with
a Quartz movement and waterr resistant up
to 50 meters, the Promesse is limited
mited to eight
pieces only. On the silvery ‘drape’
ape’ guilloche
dial are Roman numerals and diamond-set
indexes, while its caseback features
tures scratchresistant sapphire crystal.The white glossy
alligator strap gives the watch its overall
polished look.
Officine Panerai
Offi
The n
new Radiomir 1940 3 Days Oro Rosso Ref.
PAM00575 catches ladies’ attention with its
PAM0
polished demeanour. Successfully bridging
polish
the ga
gap between the traditional Radiomir and
Luminor wristwatches, the Radiomir 1940 3
Lumi
Days Oro
O Rosso is fitted with the new handwound Calibre P.1000 mechanical movement,
woun
executed entirely by Panerai.The 42mm, 18k
execu
polished red gold case is complemented by
polish
a black
blac dial with luminous Arabic numerals,
hour m
markers, and seconds counter at
9 o’clo
o’clock.With a power reserve of 72 hours and
water resistance of up to 50 meters, the watch
stays true
t to its military heritage.
A. Lange & Söhne
Don’t let the name fool you, A. Lange & Söhne’s new LITTLE LANGE 1 in Blue Garb packs
a technological punch. Beyond its pretty blue-underlaid mother-of-pearl dial, 36mm pink gold
case, and ‘Pearl’ calfskin beige strap lies the finely finished, manually-wound in-house Calibre
L901.4 movement with 72-hour power reserve.Time is indicated in hours, minutes, and subsidiary
seconds with stop seconds. Besides the emblematic Lange outsize date at 1 o’clock, the mother-ofpearl dial also displays a power reserve indicator at 5 o’clock.
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MIX & MATCH
by Koh Chuin Ying
J ewels
du
J our
ETRO Spring 2016
GUCCI Spring 2016
The most talked
about jewellery &
accessory trends
from the spring
runways
CHANEL Spring 2016
D
esigners embraced a
heady mix of accessories
and gems in the form
of headbands, chokers,
earrings, bangles, and even full-body chains.
Yet it is to these creative directors’ credit
that with so much going on, nothing on the
runway ever seemed especially over the top.
Here are samples of pieces to covet.
BALMAIN Spring 2016
RODARTE Spring 2016
EMILIO PUCCI Spring 2016
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3
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5
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8
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1. GUCCI Floral-print silk-georgette scarf 22. WENDY YUE Symmetrical floral
oral collar necklace 3. ALEXANDRA MOR
Asymmetrical ametrine and diamond three stone ring 4. SIMON TEAKLE Tourmaline, garnet, and emerald brooch by JAR
5. FENDI Paradeyes sunglasses 6. GIAMBA Silk georgette printed maxi dress 7. IRENE NEUWIRTH 18k rose gold and opal
bracelet 8. SUTRA Purple sapphire drop earrings 9. SOPHIA WEBSTER Delphine metallic leather sandals
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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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FROM TOP
Diamond necklace from
the Jasmine collection
Stunning earrings from
the Chopin collection
Bracelet from the
Oceano collection
Earrings from the
Promise collection
Colourful rings from the
Aria collection
OPPOSITE PAGE
Model wearing pieces
from the Jasmine
collection
I
t is a thin line when
t is a thin line when
differentiating a 'nice'
man from a 'good' one.
But those who — like us — had the good
fortune to know him personally, and the
many beautiful ladies he adorned in his
lifetime, agree that Stefan Hafner was one
such rare example. His sensitivity towards
women, his outgoing “diamond in the
rough” personality, and his humble manners
made any encounter with him a pleasure.
And his sharp sense of proportions and
aesthetics, his craftsmanship and
elegance made him stand tall and
beloved in the rarefied world of high
jewellery.
You could always and immediately
spot a Stefan Hafner collier or pair of
earrings during a fashion show, in a club, or
on the red carpet. It just worked. It shone
and sparkled from all sides, and it stood out
— a quality we have rarely seen elsewhere.
The expertise reflected in his haute couture
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
the House of Stefan Hafner what it is today.
Stefan's sensitivity to art and
beauty found a home in the lively
and historic city of Bologna, where he
chose to locate his atelier. His work took him
around the world, to personally service royal
families, New York celebrities, and elegant
ladies of the world everywhere. But even
more so, he travelled to observe the women
and their style in each country. He translated
their charm and elegance into jewellery,
materialising secrets and dreams in the form
of diamonds, smoky quartzes, and precious
topazes. Instilled with a consciousness for
jewellery-making, each collection was barely
ever a replica of the other.
Though he ventured far and wide for
inspiration, his heart belonged home. He
valued the ancient tradition of master
goldsmiths, their love for gold and precious
stones, and their desire to adorn feminine
beauty. He sought out the most expert
craftsmen of Bologna and Valenza, and
together, they turned his visions into reality.
His rich Italian-Swiss heritage played a part
in the technicality and creativity in his work,
fusing a tradition of Swiss watchmakers with
his Italian creativity.
With its current creations, Stefan Hafner
turns away from usual shapes and forms. The
collection's pure and harmonious concepts
give life to pieces that evolve over time,
becoming ageless and timeless.
Ultimately, his jewellery never fails to
emanate the joie de vivre of someone who
does his work with love and dedication.
No matter what the pieces seek to express,
Stefan Hafner creations will confer grace
and femininity to any woman who wears
them.
And we at Solitaire Magazine miss him
and his easy smile.
Stefan Hafner will be available at Jocalia by Zenith
Affair in January 2016.
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STYLE
Winter 2016 Collection,
DOLCE & GABBANA
BELTS & BROOCHES
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 bodyhugging 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.
Tumble Belt in Light
Taupe, B-LOW THE
BELT
Round Jewelled Buckle
Belt, ALEXANDER
MCQUEEN
Arctic, the Polar Bear
Brooch, BOUCHERON
Bouquet
Brooch,
B
TIANCHENG
TI
Belts are like
ribbons that top off
a gift wrap
Egyptian Hieroglyph
Brooch, CHAVANA
Dudley Leather Belt,
ISABEL MARANT
Louvre Brooch,
JEWELMER
Louis Jewel Chain,
LOUIS VUITTON
Pink Foam and Pearl Camellia
Brooch, CHANEL
Silk Faille Belt with Jewelled
Floral Buckle, OSCAR DE LA
RENTA
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PREVIEW
BASELWORLD 2016
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
Trends
&
Prestige
BaselWorld
gears up for
the 2016 show
I
More than 150,000
watch and jewellery
enthusiasts from more
than 100 countries
attended last year’s
BaselWorld.
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n less than four
months, the world’s
prestigious brands and
luxury retailers will
once again convene for BaselWorld — the
much-awaited global trendsetting event for
the watch and jewellery industry. Last year,
BaselWorld successfully united key players
from different industry sectors in various
parts of the world. At least 1,500 brands
unveiled and showcased their innovations
and creations to over 150,000 attendees,
which included buyers, journalists, and
jewellery and watches’ enthusiasts from
more than 100 countries.
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.
According to Sylvie Ritter, Managing Director
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
our partners and the entire global network
in a concentrated time,” shared Mr Thierry
Stern, President of Patek Philippe.
Ms Ritter adds: “BaselWorld is the heart of
a whole industry which spreads throughout
the entire world from here. This statement is
becoming increasingly true with every year
that passes.” Ms Ritter promised that they will
never cease to innovate in order to meet our
industry’s constantly evolving requirements.
A promise that we all look forward to in the
coming years.
The next BaselWorld will be held on
March 17 to 24, 2016. As always, the Solitaire
team will keep you updated with the latest
news and novelties.
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MARCH 17 – 24, 2016
REVIEW
SINGAPORE JEWELFEST 2015
by Syahmin Ritzwan
G ems &
A ccolades
This year’s JewelFest pays homage to
Singapore’s golden heritage
S
tunning gems and jewels brought in from different parts of
the world took centre stage at this year’s edition of Singapore
JewelFest. Held from October 9 to 18 at a custom-built Jewel
Pavilion at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, the show saw some of the
most innovative and beautifully-crafted jewellery. An annual affair that gathers
jewellery aficionados all over world, this year’s JewelFest also featured masterpieces
designed to honour the country’s rich cultural heritage.
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JewelFest 2015 featured masterpieces
designed to honour the country’s rich
cultural heritage
For its 13th installation, JewelFest went all
out with the opening celebration, kickstarting
it with a fashion show featuring the latest
Mouawad-designed Victoria’s Secret Dream
Angels Fantasy Bras. Worth $2 million
and containing more than 16,000 rubies,
diamonds, and sapphires, the bejewelled
lingeries were previously showcased by
Victoria’s Secret supermodels Adriana Lima
and Alessandra Ambrosio last year. Another
highlight of this year’s festival were jewellery
designs inspired by the celebrations of
Singapore’s Golden Jubilee. Featuring unique
creations by six jewellers, namely, Caratell,
Jaipore by Ritu Aurora, Kavant & Sharart,
Simone Jewels, Vihari, and Lee Hwa Jewellery,
the collection pays homage to Singapore’s
heritage. Each piece was inspired by paintings
from the William Farquhar Collection of
Natural History Drawings.
The 10-day affair was divided into two
editions — the first one highlighted haute
jewellery from 49 Asian designers from Japan,
Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, India, and
Singapore. While the second edition featured
iconic jewels that hailed from Europe, USA,
and the Middle East. Italian brands Verdi
and ZYDO, German fine jeweller Hans D.
Krieger, Switzerland’s Messerer Juwelier, and
Belgium’s Shree Jewels were only some of the
many brands that exhibited their exceptional
range of jewellery pieces..
Ines Ligron, Janet Stride,
Violet Yeo, and Joon
Courtenay
CLOCKWISE FROM
TOP LEFT
Model wearing a
pendant and rings
inspired by the Sunda
Pangolin (Natural
History Drawings from
the William Farquhar
Collection) by Michael
Koh of Caratell, and
gown by Renée L
Model showcasing
Victoria’s Secret Dream
Angels Fantasy Bra
Model wearing a
double ring inspired
by the Black-capped
Kingfisher (Natural
History Drawings from
the William Farquhar
Collection) by Simone
Ng of Simone Jewels,
and gown by Renée L
Signature New Wave
bangle, MESSERER
JUWELIER
Diamond masterpieces
on display, ZYDO
Model wearing Victoria’s
Secret Dream Angels
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 baguettecut 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
Model is wearing a bowtie,
LANVIN; Double-breasted
jacket, shirt and pants,
EMPORIO ARMANI
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A
oast
to the
olidays
T
H
Gorgeous statement pieces
perfect for festive soirées
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHING @ GREENPLASTICSOLDIERS
STYLIST: DESMOND LIM
STYLING ASSISTANT: JOEY TAN MAKEUP & HAIR: GREG OH USING YVES
SAINT LAURENT MAKE UP AND BEDHEAD BY TIGI @ GLAM SALOON SYSTEM
MODEL: GERI S / AVE HOMEWARE: HERMÈS
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STYLE
Earrings, necklace and
rings with blue emerald and
diamonds, all from VERDI
Rosebud Fully Set timepiece
in 18k white gold, HARRY
WINSTON
Model is wearing Veste
jacket and Pantalon trousers,
LANVIN
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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 heartshaped emerald, all from
ZYDO
Marguerite timepiece,
CHRISTOPHE CLARET
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STYLE
Earrings, necklace, and ring
with South Sea pearls and
diamonds in white gold,
YOKO LONDON
Reine de Naples wristwatch
in 18k white gold with 76
baguette-cut diamonds
with Akoya pearls Ref.
8939BB/6D/J49 DD0D,
BREGUET
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Necklace in 18k white gold
with black jade, princesscut ruby, and diamonds;
18k white gold, black jade,
white jade, and diamonds
rings and bangles, all
from EDWARD CHIU
JEWELLERY ART
Women Grande Date
18k red gold timepiece
Ref. 2850-6255-055B,
BLANCPAIN
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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 pearshaped rose cut diamonds,
all from ENTICE
Petit Heure Minute The
Butterfly Journey timepiece,
JAQUET DROZ
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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
Golden Bridge timepiece
with white gold case
embellished with full
pave round and baguette
diamonds, CORUM
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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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FROM TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)
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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Sound and Music
Patek Philippe celebrates exclusive Minute
Repeaters appreciation session
Patek Philippe and Emperor Watch and Jewellery hosted VIPs in their
first ever Patek Philippe store at the Hilton Singapore. The minute
repeater appreciation session was conducted by Patek Philippe’s
International Technical and Sales Trainer, Ms Anne-Gaëlle Ruch. Guests
were challenged to a test of three minute repeaters, grading the rhythm,
volume, duration, pitch, harmony, and equilibrium of each sound, and
guessing the case material and type of gong. They were thereafter treated
to a rare opportunity to hold and hear the actual minute repeaters. The
exclusive event concluded with a five-course dinner.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Patek Philippe POS at Emperor Hilton Hotel; Mrs Deepa Chatrath, Patek Philippe’s General
Manager for South East Asia, Mr Ko Ko Gyi, and Ms Moe Moe; Ms Anne-Gaëlle Ruch, Patek
Philippe’s International Technical and Sales trainer, and Mr Melvin Lim; Guests mingling in the
Patek Philippe POS at Emperor Hilton; Guest admiring the minute repeater movement; The
exclusive event concluded with a five-course dinner
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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.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT
Alexa Chung, Nicola Bulgari, Liv Tyler, and Bulgari North America President Daniel Paltridge;
Alessandra Brawn; Liv Tyler, Daniel Paltridge, and Alexa Chung admire a piece of Bulgari
jewelry; Lucia Boscaini, Stefano Tonchi, and Daniel Paltridge; Indre Rockefeller, Lily Kwong
and Zani Gugelmann; Giovanna Battaglia
[photo credits: BFA]
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GALAS
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, speciallycurated 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.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
Tiffany Masterpieces; Diana Ser; Henry Golding; Dinner was curated by
3-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard; Models showcasing the Tiffany
Masterpieces collection; Chris Lui and Mr & Mrs Douglas Benjamin; Reese
Witherspoon and Francesca Amfitheatrof
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GALAS
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.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Guests admiring the Autore pearls showcase; Stunning gala dinner set-up; Autore has been
supporting the St George Foundation Ball for two years now; An exquisite pair of South Sea
pearl earrings from Autore was auctioned off during the gala dinner; Guests trying on pearl
jewellery; A display of Autore pearls
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Capricorn
by Olive Cuenca
(22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY)
Oftentimes you feel that you give your trust
too easily, even if trusting people does not
necessarily mean they will be completely
honest with you. It becomes a source of
disappointment for you when you realise that
doing so promotes a one-way relationship and
you are at a disadvantage. Being transparent
about your feelings and keeping an open
communication will go a long way. Malachite
and quartz help soothe and balance the mind.
An intense feeling of being stuck in a rut
doing the same things the same way over and
over again will come to you. Doing nothing
about it will only make you feel frustrated.
Luckily, a trusty friend can guide you on
how you can sharpen your skills. Happiness
starts with positivity. Jasper and moonstone
promote creativity.
Pisces
(19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH)
It’s never too late to sign up for that language
class or gym membership. Doing it now may
seem like a bad idea as it will use up your
precious work time. Make some adjustments
at work and seek help from colleagues
if needed. Some off-work activities will
ultimately make you more productive and
happier inside out. Tiger’s eye increases
vitality and willpower.
Aries
(21 MARCH – 19 APRIL)
You will feel the urge to rise out of mediocrity
and empower yourself. Be adventurous by
trying new things. It’s only when you stop
learning that you start feeling like you are
living a boring life. This is a good time to
pay attention to your health. The beauty of
emerald will hopefully inspire you to develop
a green lifestyle.
Leo
(23 JULY – 22 AUGUST)
Sagittarius
(22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER)
Gemini
You are likely to find yourself in extreme
situations. One day you could be overly
opinionated, and then inexplicably silent
the next. Your interactions with friends
and colleagues tend to suffer and become
awkward as a result. A high level of awareness
will help you balance your career. Jade will
enhance optimism and counteract energy
imbalances.
Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions if you
feel you have been sheltered for far too long.
There will be days when enjoying a slowpaced life and dilly-dallying with nothing to
worry about will be the norm. And then there
will be times you will want to have more than
24 hours in a day, that even having meals
will seem like a chore. Tourmaline can help
balance your well-being.
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With busy months ahead, life may seem
a little chaotic, and there might be things
you won’t have control over. They may look
difficult to manage, but you will get through
them with help from family and friends.
Pursue what you love and keep developing
areas of your life that you think you have
overlooked in the past. Ruby will give you a
positive outlook and inner strength.
Privacy is something that
you will appreciate these
Virgo
days. But it might be
(23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER)
decision made by your boss might
difficult to achieve if photos Achallenge
your trust, and it may seem hard
to understand why things are not turning
of you keep popping up
in your favour. Give it some thought and
possibly a chance and you might be surprised
on your social media sites.
at how good it will turn out in the end. You
are adept at adapting to change — use this to
Keep business interactions
your advantage. Opal is a good companion
short and sweet, and try not during times of change.
to get intensely affected by
Libra
SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER)
things that you can’t change. (23
Librans are in for a social adventure as there
will be plenty of social meetings. It might be
Carnelian and labradorite
a bit of a challenge, though, if you usually
it uncomfortable to be surrounded by
will help you maintain focus find
unfamiliar people. It may take you a while to
up to someone and start a conversation,
and concentrate effectively. warm
but if you relax and remain approachable, you
Taurus
(20 APRIL – 20 MAY)
(21 JUNE – 22 JULY)
When was the last time you took some time
off and spent valuable time alone? It may
sound like a luxury when you look at your todo list, but think of it more as a pre-requisite
to a productive life rather than an indulgence.
Giving yourself some meaningful downtime
will help you freshen your mind and perform
better at work. Amethyst, carnelian, and onyx
have a calming and soothing influence.
Aquarius
(20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY)
Cancer
(21 MAY – 20 JUNE)
can be mingling sooner than expected. Amber
is a good conversation starter.
Scorpio
(23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER)
It’s time to get organised. Get the little things
done right and the rest will follow. If you are
planning a trip with the family, pack more
than what you usually bring and anticipate
some hiccups along the way. It’s all part of the
journey, and your vigilance and preparedness
will do you good. Aquamarine will open up
your path to luck and smooth journeys.
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RINGGUIDE
GUIDE
Finding Your
Ring Size
Your Ring
Place your ring on top of any one of
these circles. The size of your ring is
where the circle sits snugly around
the inner circumference of the ring.
A ring is a very intimate piece of jewellery; some are worn
every day. This means it should fit well and feel comfortable,
so here are some important sizing tips.
12 (16.7MM)
2 (13.2MM)
3 (14MM)
13 (16.9MM)
1
4 (14.1MM)
14 (17.3MM)
5
1. Pink and white diamond ring from the
Pavé Butterfly collection, GRAFF 2. Ring
with sapphire, emerald, and diamond in
white gold from the La Fleur collection,
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3. I Love You Flower ring with mandarin
garnet, DILYS’ 4. 18k rhodium black
gold diamond ring, CONTINENTAL
DIAMOND 5. Desigual ring with Akoya
pearl, diamonds, and rubies, QAYTEN
5 (14.3MM)
2
15 (17.7MM)
6 (14.7MM)
16 (18.1MM)
7 (14.9MM)
3
4
8 (15.3MM)
17 (18.5MM)
9 (15.7MM)
Where Size Matters
A person’s ring size may change over time
owing to age, injury or weight change. A
jeweller may be able to resize your ring,
although this depends on its design.
If your finger falls between two sizes, choose
the larger size to make sure it will fit; a wider
ring may require a slightly larger size, because
it covers more of your finger.
Measure your finger size at the end of the day
when your fingers are at their largest (like
sizing shoes).
Wrap a piece of string or a strip of paper
around your finger. Mark the point where the
two ends meet. Measure the string or paper
against a ruler to get the circumference of
your finger. Divide that by 3.14 to get the
diameter of your finger. Look up your ring size
using the table shown on the right.
Don’t measure finger sizes when your hands
are cold; let them warm up to room
temperature.
18 (19.0MM)
10 (16.1MM)
19 (19.4MM)
11 (16.5MM)
(Sizing is for China, Singapore, Taiwan, Macau and
Japan; Hong Kong uses a different scale)
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9 — 12 DEC
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1 – 5 MAR
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Gem & Pearl Show
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
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January 2016
15 – 18 JAN
Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (Spring
Edition)
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
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18 – 22 JAN
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Geneva, Switzerland
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22 – 27 JAN
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12 – 15 FEB
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3 – 7 MAR
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17 – 24 MAR
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Messe Basel, Switzerland
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April 2016
5 – 9 APR
40th Mideast Watch & Jewellery Show
Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE
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24 – 28 FEB
57th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center
Bangkok, Thailand
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14 – 17 APR
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Malaysia International Jewellery Festival
(Spring)
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia
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2 – 6 JUNE
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SCAVIA
by Maripet Ledesma Poso
G ame
ofS tones
A young designer immortalises
Saturn’s legacy
T
he god of bountiful
harvest, Saturn is an
important deity in Roman 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
tribute to this great god with the Saturn’s
Throne, an elegant chair-sculpture which
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.”
“There will never be a future
of welfare and prosperity if
we forget our own origins
and traditions”
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