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Business Times
5 days ago
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- Business Times
A time of celebration: Wedding jewellery for keeps
FROM ANCIENT EGYPTIAN RINGS AND early Celtic trinity designs to modern interpretations of the Chinese si dian jin, wedding jewellery has long symbolised marital bonds. Today, jewellery options for the big day are wide-ranging, from the refined and demure to the extravagant and dramatic. Every bride – and groom – can enjoy a selection of treasured pieces that will be lasting reminders of that special day. To help happy couples along, we sifted through the possibilities and shortlisted our picks of modern and timeless designs. All that's left to do? Celebrate! Tiffany Sixteen Stone rings. PHOTO: TIFFANY Introduced in 1959 as a wedding ring, the Sixteen Stone design by Jean Schlumberger was inspired by his family's roots as textile manufacturers in Alsace, France. Today, its signature motif, derived from the cross-stitch, continues to hold as a symbol of love and strength – the perfect emblem of marital vows and lifelong commitment. Louis Vuitton Le Damier de Louis Vuitton bracelet. PHOTO: LOUIS VUITTON Le Damier de Louis Vuitton ring. PHOTO: LOUIS VUITTON Fans of the French luxury fashion house can opt to meld their love for each other with Louis Vuitton's signature Damier motif. Modern and striking, the distinct chequerboard pattern expressing notions of infinity is replicated in Le Damier jewellery as gold squares and diamonds. Best of all, they look as good on the groom as they do on the bride. Bvlgari Serpenti necklace. PHOTO: BVLGARI Serpenti earrings. PHOTO: BVLGARI Serpenti ring. PHOTO: BVLGARI The Serpenti is an instantly recognisable icon of the Italian jeweller and has undergone multiple transformations over the years. Besides symbolising wisdom, vitality and seduction, the snake, rendered in Bvlgari's sculptured and supple jewellery designs, presents an elegant choice for couples. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Chanel Bouton de Camelia choker. PHOTO: CHANEL Bouton de Camelia transformable earrings. PHOTO: CHANEL Feminine and timeless, the camellia flower emblematic of the French luxury house is the key feature of its Bouton de Camelia choker and transformable earrings. Not only do the jewellery pieces match dreamy bridal gowns with their delicate designs, they also have adjustable lengths. The earrings can be turned into simple studs for everyday wear, making them suitable for occasions big and small. Cartier Love necklace. PHOTO: CARTIER Love transformable earrings. PHOTO: CARTIER Love wedding band. PHOTO: CARTIER Love bracelet. PHOTO: CARTIER Can anyone say 'no' to the Love collection from Cartier? Created in 1969, the original Love bracelet is still a sought-after piece of jewellery – and now, the precious handcuff's screw motif has been extended to a full range of necklaces, earrings and rings. Unisex and eminently wearable, this is jewellery that will take a bridal couple from wedding to work and everything else in between. Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake transformable necklace. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake clip and pendant. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake earrings. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake bracelet. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake ring. PHOTO: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS One enduring school of thought holds that brides should look like princesses on their wedding day. And why not? For that fairy tale vibe, look no further than the French luxury jeweller's Snowflake collection, which brings to mind an ethereal winter landscape – and a certain charming animated film. Don't let this go. Lee Hwa 916 gold designer series necklace. PHOTO: LEE HWA 916 gold bracelet. PHOTO: LEE HWA 916 gold earrings. PHOTO: LEE HWA 916 gold ring. PHOTO: LEE HWA For more than 50 years, the home-grown jeweller has been a trusted brand for engagement rings and wedding bands. Building on that foundation, it has developed a collection of jewellery created by its own design team. The range of 916 gold necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings are modern and valuable keepsakes. Goldheart Platinum wedding band with diamond. PHOTO: GOLDHEART Platinum wedding band. PHOTO: GOLDHEART For those who prefer minimalist designs, Goldheart's platinum wedding bands are the answer. Refined and ageless, the jewellery options include pieces with and without diamonds, ensuring that there will always be a perfect pair for every couple.
Vogue Singapore
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
It comes in waves: Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025 looks to the sea
The depths of the sea contain a multitude of mysteries. It was a source of fascination for Jean Schlumberger, the late great Tiffany & Co. designer, whose aesthetic and outlook on design continues to influence the American jewellery brand. This year, the brand is dedicating its Blue Book collection of high jewellery to the theme of a Sea of Wonder. The collection's spring chapter was introduced in New York in April, with a summer chapter to follow. In its first outing, Tiffany & Co. explored ideas such as oceanic flora and plants, imagery of seahorses, sea turtles, sea urchins and starfish inspired by archival Schlumberger designs, and waves. Nathalie Verdeille, the chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, said in press notes that these creations weave a story of oceanic wonder, while also exemplifying Tiffany & Co.'s love of pushing the boundaries on creativity and savoir faire. 'Drawing inspiration from Jean Schlumberger's fascination with the sea, our house's pioneering spirit endures, driving us to reinvent archival inspirations from a modern perspective.' Ocean Flora earrings in platinum, set with a pair of unenhanced emeralds weighing over 3 carats total, and with diamonds Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Ocean Flora ring in white gold, set with a cushion-cut 16.5-carat Type IIa DIF diamond, and with diamonds Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co.'s deep sea story opens with the Ocean Flora jewels, in which marine plants bloom and sway in an undersea garden. A necklace, earring and ring parure is set with verdant Zambian emeralds, while a set of diamond-forward jewels have gemstones mounted on delicate tendrils that suggest movement. A noteworthy standout: a ring set with a Type IIa DIF cushion-cut diamond weighing over 16.5 carats, so substantial that even its setting prongs are pavéd. From flora to fauna, the collection moves into sea creatures touched by the influences of Schlumberger's style. Verdeille, who joined Tiffany & Co. in 2021, has proven a deft interpreter of the late French designer's archives. Her creations draw from the past, then depart in a modern way to create a whimsical style that is distinctly Tiffany. Seahorse brooch in platinum and yellow gold, with diamonds, sapphires, blue zircons, and moonstones. On background, an archival advertisement for a Jean Schlumberger seahorse design. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. The Seahorse chapter, for instance, closely references Schlumberger's brooches from 1968. Verdeille, however, has introduced unusual gemstones and colours to create an enthralling palette. Blue zircons—an undersung coloured gemstone and not at all the same as cubic zirconia—are the star in this chapter. They bring a gentle undertone of colour with a bright sparkle, contrasted with the intensity of sapphire cabochons and accented with opalescent carved fluted moonstones. The Starfish jewels reference a 1956 Schlumberger design, reimagined as tendrilled, textured sea creatures set with Mozambique rubies. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Starfish ring in platinum and yellow gold, set with a cushion-cut unenhanced Mozambique ruby of over 6 carats, and with rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. In the Starfish designs, these aquatic creatures are realised with naturalistic curves. Their tough and spiny exteriors are evoked with brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, the former to bring sparkling light and the latter for a softer, geometric diffusion. The centres of these starfish are set with unenhanced rubies that, according to chief gemologist Victoria Reynolds, 'possess this gemstone's most sought-after qualities: a strongly saturated red colour with a splash of fluorescences that is further enhanced by their high clarity'. Urchin necklace in platinum and yellow gold, set with a step-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond of over 18 carats, with yellow and white diamonds. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Sea urchins, meanwhile, visit Schlumberger's favoured palette of white and yellow. Here, it's realised as a suite of incredible yellow diamond jewels that incorporate the designer's signature rope motifs in gold to create texture. This chapter also sees the high jewellery revival of Schlumberger's famed paillonné enamel bracelets, which were a favourite of patrons like Jackie Kennedy and Bunny Mellon. Wave earrings and necklace in white and yellow gold, set with an enchanting array of blue and green cuprian elbaite tourmalines. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co.'s spring chapter of Sea of Wonder closes on the theme of Waves. Imagine the ever-changing forms of moving water, and the ways that light can play with colours and reflections. That will explain, then, the incredible range of cuprian elbaite tourmalines—and a Paraíba tourmaline on a cocktail ring—set into this suite of jewels that gives it an entrancing lagoon colour. The movements of water, meanwhile, are achieved with graphic rows of diamonds that curve their own way, rather like a wave that has broken and made a splash. Vogue Singapore's June 2025 'Gold' issue is available on newsstands and online.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Tick Talk: Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue, Tiffany's Bird on a Rock collection are show-stoppers
Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is a fresh twist on its beloved 37mm diver. PHOTO: TUDOR Tudor Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue Tudor's Black Bay 54 Lagoon Blue is a fresh twist on its beloved 37mm diver. While the case keeps its compact, vintage-inspired proportions and robust 200m water-resistance, this edition ditches the classic black bezel for a mirror-polished steel insert. The real showstopper, however, is the new Lagoon Blue dial with a sand-like texture. It is paired with polished Snowflake hands and markers filled with crisp white lume. The watch is powered by the chronometer-certified MT5400 movement, which has a 70-hour power reserve. Add a five-link Jubilee-style steel bracelet with Tudor's slick T-Fit micro-adjustment, and you have one seriously cool and handsome tool watch. Price: $5,990 Blancpain 50 Fathoms 38mm Collection Blancpain's 50 Fathoms 38mm runs on the brand's Calibre 1153, which offers a 100-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for added precision. PHOTO: BLANCPAIN Blancpain has unveiled two new 38mm models to complement its existing 42mm and 45mm line-up. Though they are marketed as women's watches, they are perfect for anyone preferring a sleeker fit on smaller wrists. One of the references is smoky black with 18K red gold and the other, petal pink with brushed titanium. Both feature luminous mother-of-pearl dials with soft black or pink gradients. They run on Blancpain's Calibre 1153, which offers an impressive 100-hour power reserve and a silicon balance spring for added precision. Built for serious underwater action, they are water-resistant to 300m, feature a unidirectional bezel for tracking dive times and glow in the deep, thanks to Super-LumiNova-coated hands and markers. The pink edition is paired with a white fabric strap featuring two-tone pink stripes, or a sleek titanium bracelet. The edgier black version comes in black Tropic rubber, sailcloth or Nato fabric straps. Price: From $40,800 (for the black version) and from $24,200 (for the pink version) Tiffany's Bird on a Rock Collection Tiffany & Co's Bird on a Rock watch is a reimagining of the famous 1965 brooch by the late French designer Jean Schlumberger. PHOTO: TIFFANY & CO Tiffany & Co has transformed one of its most whimsical jewellery icons into horological art with the new Bird on a Rock Legacy watch. A reimagining of the famous 1965 brooch by the late French designer Jean Schlumberger, it features a hand-sculpted 18K gold bird perched delicately on the dial. There are three models, each with 587 diamonds totalling 3.6 carats: oval morganite (1.45 carats), cushion-cut tanzanite (2.72 carats) or emerald-cut aquamarine (2.1 carats). Requiring 24 hours to craft, each bird is set with 119 diamonds and a pink sapphire eye. The 36mm case dazzles with snow-set diamonds, a technique demanding 55 hours of meticulous gem-setting work. The mother-of-pearl dial features floral engravings inspired by Schlumberger's Caribbean home in Guadeloupe. A clever caseback aperture with magnifying lens reveals the gemstone's hidden reverse side. Price: Upon request The La D de Dior Buisson Couture Collection Each of the five unique pieces in the La D de Dior Buisson Couture Collection requires 480 hours to craft. PHOTO: DIOR Fusing couture artistry with precision timekeeping, the La D de Dior Buisson Couture transforms the wrist into a blooming garden. Each of the five unique pieces requires an astounding 480 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to complete. The 38mm white-gold case of the model featured here is a showcase of gem-setting virtuosity, with more than 1,000 stones – including diamonds, pink sapphires, emeralds and garnets – meticulously arranged on the dial to create blossoming garlands of couture flowers. The total composition includes 1,420 individual stones weighing 13.27 carats, making it not just a timepiece but also a miniature work of art. Price: From €430,000 (S$636,000) Zenith Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver The Defy Extreme Diver (left) and Defy Revival Diver, both now clad in stealthy micro-blasted titanium. PHOTO: ZENITH Diving deep into its heritage, Zenith has surfaced with two Shadow editions: the Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver, both now clad in stealthy micro-blasted titanium. Built for the abyss, the Defy Extreme Diver Shadow flaunts a 42.5mm titanium case housing the high-frequency El Primero 3620 movement, visible through an exhibition caseback. Water-resistant to a jaw-dropping 600m , it has a black ceramic bezel, filled with Super-LumiNova, and vivid yellow accents to make sure you can tell the time even in the murkiest depths. It comes with three strap options and a quick-change system. The Defy Revival Diver Shadow pays tribute to the iconic 1969 A3648 'Plongeur'. It has a compact 37mm titanium case with a signature 14-sided bezel and yellow-tinted sapphire insert. The Elite 670 automatic movement ticks beneath a display back, while bold yellow highlights guarantee legibility and style. Price: Defy Extreme Diver ($17,800) and Defy Revival Diver Shadow ($11,800) Santos de Cartier SM The Santos de Cartier SM, which pays tribute to the original 1904 design created for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, has a shimmering sunray-effect dial. PHOTO: CARTIER The iconic Santos de Cartier has just landed in a new and compact size. Measuring 27mm by 34.5mm, the latest model pays tribute to the original 1904 design created for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, but with a shimmering sunray-effect dial and a high-autonomy quartz movement. Displaying the same beloved signature square case, exposed screws and clean lines, the new and smaller model is available in three elegant versions: full steel, steel and yellow gold, or all yellow gold. All come with interchangeable brushed metal bracelets or leather straps. Price: Steel ($8,750); steel and yellow gold ($14,400); and yellow gold ($44,400) Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Tiffany & Co's iconic Bird on a Rock graces the wrist in a stunning new watch
If money were no object, many jewellery connoisseurs will tell you that their dream piece to add to their collection is one of Tiffany & Co's iconic Bird on a Rock brooches. Conceived by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, the brooch features a diamond-set bird perched on a large coloured gemstone. It's a delightfully quirky design, blending high jewellery with a touch of whimsy. Schlumberger is celebrated is one of the greatest jewellery designers of all time and spent more than three decades as a designer for Tiffany & Co, from 1956 to 1987. The story goes that Schlumberger was inspired by a yellow cockatoo that he encountered on his travels abroad to Asia and the Caribbean, including at his beloved home in Guadeloupe. The Bird on a Rock has now become an emblematic motif for Tiffany & Co. It is also a red-carpet staple, adorning countless celebrities and solidifying its place as a symbol of timeless elegance. Celebrities who have been spotted wearing a Bird on a Rock brooch include Michael B Jordan, Win Metawin, Lady Gaga, Jeremy Allen White and more. A miniature version of the Bird on a Rock now adorns a new watch by Tiffany & Co – and it's just as mesmerising. The Bird on a Rock Legacy watch features a gemstone held in place by a double-ended prong subtly textured to resemble the claws of a bird. The white mother-of-pearl dial is engraved with a delicate floral design inspired by the many floral patterns found in Schlumberger's Caribbean home. On the caseback, artisans have carved a precise aperture, inset with a magnifying lens, to reveal the hidden beauty of the gemstone's reverse. The flange encircling the dial is adorned with diamonds, enhancing the luster of the mother-of-pearl. The watch comes in three variations with three different gemstones – with an oval morganite of 1.45 carats, a cushion-cut tanzanite of 2.72 carats or an emerald-cut aquamarine of 2.1 carats. Each version showcases Tiffany & Co's jewellery and gem-setting mastery. For one, the 18k gold bird is hand-sculpted by a jeweller, set with 119 diamonds along with a pink sapphire for the eye. A signature of all Bird on a Rock watches, the 36mm case features snow-set diamonds. Snow-setting is a technique where round brilliant diamonds of different sizes are set to create a glittering expanse of light and reflection, with minimal visible metal. In all, the Bird on a Rock Legacy watch is set with a total of 587 diamonds of 3.6 total carats. The 309 diamonds on the case are complemented by 116 diamonds on the bezel, dial and flange. A sprinkling of diamonds highlights the engraved sunburst pattern on the caseback and the signature T buckle fastening the alligator strap is set with 43 round brilliant diamonds. The watch is powered by a high-precision quartz movement.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Under The Sea: Tiffany & Co.'s Creative Director Of High Jewellery Delves Into Its Latest Collection
With Sea of Wonder, Tiffany's Blue Book dives into the ocean's elemental beauty, led by the fantastical spirit of Jean Schlumberger This year's Tiffany&Co. Blue Book – the umbrella name for the American Maison's high jewellery collections – has never felt more apt. Its latest opus titled Sea of Wonder presents an ensemble of whimsical jewels drawing its inspiration from the vast expanse of the big blue, diving deep into the ocean's majesty and mystery. 'The idea for Sea of Wonder was born from a desire to explore the beauty and boundless mystery of the ocean through high jewellery,' says Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany's creative director of high jewellery. 'The ocean's duality – its tranquility and its power – offered a compelling starting point for an imaginative journey. Building on the success of the 2023 Out of the Blue collection, we saw an opportunity to further evolve our creative language and delve deeper into the poetic and sculptural qualities of marine life.' Appointed in 2021 with a mission to elevate Tiffany&Co. high jewellery, Nathalie immersed herself in the maison's rich archives. She found enduring inspiration in the work of Jean Schlumberger – the visionary designer who joined Tiffany&Co. in 1956 whose nature-meetsfantasy creations continue to captivate collectors and remain a sacred touchstone in the house's heritage. In the spirit of Jean Schlumberger's no-holdsbarred imagination – where flora and fauna collide and coalesce into fantastical new beings – Sea of Wonder brings to life a starfish with contours reminiscent of the iconography of stars, a diamond-studded sea turtle that transforms from pendant to brooch through a hidden mechanism, and a necklace rippling with diamonds and blue cuprian elbaite tourmalines, evoking the force and fluidity of crashing waves. The latter nods to Schlumberger's iconic Leaves necklace, reinterpreting its volume and movement through the lens of the ocean. 'Jean Schlumberger's influence is deeply felt in this collection, particularly in the way we embrace nature as a fantastical, imaginative force,' says Nathalie. 'Sea of Wonder builds on his spirit of artistic daring, using bold forms and a rich colour vocabulary. At the same time, we introduced forward-thinking techniques like dynamic movement, unconventional stone cuts, and intricate settings that push the boundaries of traditional high jewellery design.' Elaborating on how the collection innovates technical artistry, Nathalie explains that settings create the illusion of motion, allowing pieces to catch the light and transform with every movement of the wearer. Layering and transparency are key with fine pavé offset by designs that create a sense of depth as if one were gazing into the world beneath the waves. The collection's vivid palette mirrors the sea's ever-changing hues, from the inky blues of the abyss to the brilliant tones of sunlit reefs. Exceptional gemstones – Padparadscha sapphires, violet spinels, Paraíba tourmalines, green beryls, and opals were handselected to capture both the dreamlike qualities of underwater life. It's a collection that brims with joie de vivre. But what, exactly, did Tiffany aim to evoke? what, exactly, did Tiffany aim to evoke? 'A sense of awe, wonder, and discovery, we want the collection to transport viewers – to make them feel as if they're glimpsing the ocean's secret treasures brought to the surface,'explains Nathalie. Indeed, perusing Sea of Wonder feels like being bedazzled by a once hidden treasure suddenly emerging from the depths of the sea. But beyond admiration, it stirs a longing to wear it – to feel the ocean's power against the skin, and to radiate its exuberance and enchanting beauty. From Harper's Bazaar Arabia June 2025 Issue.
