Tag: jewellery
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Lalique Illusion Captive – an enigmatic bottle inspired by René Lalique’s Dragonfly brooch
“I worked tirelessly, drawing, modelling, making studies and technical trials of all kinds, driven by the desire to achieve something new, to create something never seen before” René Jules Lalique , the French glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood. Before revolutionizing the art…
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17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: The pre-selected watches
Created in 2001 and overseen since 2011 by a foundation recognised as a public interest organisation, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève highlights and annually rewards the most remarkable watchmaking creations. 72 pre-selected watches (see all the watches here) for the 17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève are competing to win one…
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Chainmail, lemons and the Memphis Group: an introduction to autumn/winter 2017 fashion
APC turns 30, the return of corduroy and the reinvention of Oscar de la Renta – everything you need to know about the next six months in style• Read more from the autumn/winter 2017 edition of The Fashion, our biannual fashion supplement
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Hollywood memorabilia: Vivien Leigh’s collection is to be put up for auction
Hundreds of items owned by the star of Gone with the Wind will be offered by Sotheby’s in London on 26 September. Hollywood icon and incandescent star of one of the most beloved films of all time, Vivien Leigh (1913- 1967) captured hearts and minds with her fiery, luminous performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone…
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“Gem Bites” in the heart of Geneva. Le Richemond x Gübelin create real gem
Iconic hotel in Geneva now offers introduction to the colored gemstones of the Gübelin Academy. This necklace of Gübelin’s Drops of Water line combines 140 fine diamonds and a vibrant blue 6.12 ct Sri Lankan sapphire. The House of Gübelin’s exceptional jewellery is always accompanied by a gemological report from the Gübelin Gem Lab, guaranteeing…
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Mikimoto Praise to Nature – The homage to the treasures born and nurtured by the oceans
The pearl is a treasure born and nurtured by the oceans. Akoya pearls represent the very foundation of MIKIMOTO jewellery. MIKIMOTO continues its pearl journey as it explores ever new designs which represent the ultimate in beauty. Not limited to pearls, MIKIMOTO selects truly beautiful stones which are worthy of its designs and sensibility. Vivid…