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SOLITAIRE THE FINE ART OF JEWELLERY AND LIVING N°104 www.solitairemagazine.com ASIA PACIFIC EDITION Luxury Rediscovered Sol COVER_Issue 104.indd 1 19/11/19 4:28 PM Ads 104.indd 7-8 7/11/19 11:54 AM Ads 104.indd 7-8 7/11/19 11:54 AM Ads 104.indd 3-4 5/11/19 3:10 PM Ads 104.indd 3-4 5/11/19 3:10 PM Letter from the Editor LUXURY REDISCOVERED n the years I’ve spent in the editorial industry, I’ve had the plea- sure of speaking to various individuals – from the man on the street to some of the most influential high net worth individuals. Whenever the topic veered towards their idea of luxury, I hardly got an answer like “an expensive watch” or “the latest designer handbag”, which, for most, would be a fairly good representation of what luxury is. Often, the answers I’d get would be “more time with friends and family” or “a holiday spent not doing much”. It would be safe to say, then, that the concept of luxury is changing. It has gone be- yond material goods and replaced by experiences, a positive state of mind, and contentment. While it is hard for us here at Solitaire to separate ourselves from material luxuries, we still attempted to approach it a little differ- ently – especially now that we are approaching a new year. In this issue, you’ll find stories like Valerie’s Choice (p. 20), where lawyer, art patron, and jewellery lover Valerie Cheah talks about buying jewellery on her own terms, without being lured by the marketing tactics of popular designer labels. In A New Attitude (p. 36), Jack Zybert, CEO of Italian jewellery brand ZYDO, shares interesting insights as to how people, espe- cially women, are buying jewellery. It is refreshing to know that today, most women are more ideologically and financially inde- pendent, taking this luxury experience into their own hands and fulfilling a desire independently of their partners. Meanwhile, A Passion for Innovation (p. 42) explores how gold, as a material, is being utilised by new designers. These talent- ed creatives approach the luxurious materials with a different Anton D. Javier and refreshing attitude – one that is humorous, and at times, a IDeputy Editor bit irreverent. 4 EPHEMERA 42 64 CONTENTS Passion For Innovation 0RXVVDLHȇV0RGHUQ 14 A new generation of talented Statements Boutique designers are breathing new Pieces that boast Bits, baubles, and life to gold jewellery contemporary design, style essentials impeccable craftsmanship, and 48 the most covetable gemstones 20 Setting the Stage for 2020 Valerie’s Choice Trends that are set to lead 68 Lawyer, art patron, and the jewellery world in the Better Together jewellery enthusiast Valerie coming year An insider’s look at the Cheah talks about her love collaboration between jeweller for diamonds and cultivating 54 Simone Ng and international a relationship with jewellery Out of This World jewellert insider Katerina Perez brands Jewellery designer Tom Rucker reveals how his 72 24 passion for innovation Coming Full Circle Gift Edit led to the pursuit of new =HQLWK$DLUKDVIRXQGLWVZD\ Necessary objects for the technology and design EDFNWRWKH5DɞHV+RWHODV modern bon vivant perfection MUS.za ADORN 58 74 Man On a Mission All Eyes on Italy Frank Everett, Senior Vice 36 VicenzaOro, held from 7 President and Sales Director A New Attitude to 11 September 2019, for Sotheby’s Jewelery (New As the concept of luxury in Vicenza, Italy, is where York), explains the uniqueness evolves, so do attitudes the best of ‘Made in Italy’ of his modus operandi towards jewellery jewellery was unveiled 120 Jewelbox Louisa Westwood Red Kimono Necklace sartorojewelry.com sartorojewelry sartorojewelry Ads 104.indd 1 5/11/19 3:07 PM TIMELESS LUXE LIFE 114 CONTENTS Grand Park City Hall 80 94 Brings Glamour Back to It’s About Time Fabulous Feasts the Civic District What’s new in the world Top tables worth the *UDQG3DUN&LW\+DOO of watches indulgence empowers guests with innovation and pays tribute to 82 100 Singapore’s heritage with art In A League of Their Walking Into the Heart and design Own of Japan These watches are all about Discovering the cultural EVENTS clean design and good old- treasures of Japan on foot fashioned timekeeping 115 106 An Evening with Simone 88 Host With the Most Jewels’ Leading Ladies A Gem of A Watch 7KH5X0D+RWHO Simone Jewels celebrates Inspired by emerald cut Residences in Kuala Lumpur the women that inspire the GLDPRQGVWKH+DUU\:LQVWRQ boasts a new approach to bran Emerald Collection is an luxury elegant timepiece worthy of a 116 place on your wrist 110 Starry, Starry Night A Bagful of Everything The Podium Lounge lit up 90 Wendy Long on the Singapore’s nightlife scene Taking Flight emotional journey of at the recent Formula One While familiar, Chopard’s collecting night race new sports watch collection proves it is more than just déjà vu Ads 104.indd 3 7/11/19 11:50 AM TEAM EDITORIAL DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR IN CHIEF Website Marc Almagro solitairemagazine.com DEPUTY EDITOR Facebook Anton D. Javier facebook.com/solitairemagazine SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Instagram Dennis V.C. Chong instagram.com/solitairemagazine GRAPHIC DESIGNER 20 Bedok South Road Jei Jinayon Singapore 469277 T: +65 6247 6247 SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Chino Sardea CONTRIBUTORS Alfonso Pereira Jennifer Henricus Katherine Arteche Nikki Fu Pooja Agarwal Preeta Agarwal Smitha Sadanandan Wendy Long Cover photo credits Photographer: Chino Sardea Stylist and Art Direction: Anton D. Javier BUSINESS Hair and Makeup: Nikki Fu using Schwarzkopf Pro and Jung Saem Mool Beauty BUSINESS DIRECTOR DI Specialist: Dexter Maneja Model: Rachel Flett / Mannequin Studio Daniel Poon On model BUSINESS MANAGER Jewellery: Earrings, rings, and stretch Gynn Lee bracelets all by ZYDO Apparel: Sandro F/W 2019 Edna Chai MARKETING MANAGER Denise Law SENIOR MARKETING EXECUTIVE Grace Tan SOLITAIRE is published bimonthly and FLUFXODWHGWKURXJKRXWWKH$VLD3DFLȴF2SLQLRQV MEDIA GROUP PTE LTD expressed are those of the contributors and not QHFHVVDULO\HQGRUVHGE\WKH3XEOLVKHU MANAGING DIRECTOR Dennis Pua COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights, including copyright, in the content of FINANCE EXECUTIVE our print and online publications are owned or Winnie Sek FRQWUROOHGE\0HGLD*URXS3WH/WG6LQJDSRUH You are not permitted to copy, broadcast, HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE download, store in any medium, transmit, show Wendy Chua or play in public, adapt or change in any way the content of this publication for any other ADVERTISING purpose whatsoever without the prior written [email protected] SHUPLVVLRQRI0HGLD*URXS3WH/WG6LQJDSRUH EDITORIAL Printed by KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd [email protected] 57 Loyang Drive, Loyang Industrial Estate Singapore 508968 CIRCULATION MCI (P) 011/11/2019 [email protected] KDN PPS 1905/04/2018 (025645) Ads 104.indd 4 7/11/19 11:53 AM THE FINE ART OF JEWELLERY & LIVING N°104 EPHEMERA ADORN LUXE LIFE LUXE TIMELESS www.solitairemagazine.com Solitaire Magazine @solitairemagazine EPHEMERA Slip on these cocktail ring creations by Chaumet and transform the simple act of holding a champagne flute into a glittering gesture. These new statement pieces boast bright hues, sculptural volumes, and bold creativity in four different styles: Exquises, Offrandes, Surprises, and Liens d’Amour. With these pieces on, you’re ready to embrace the art of celebration and recreate nights lived to the fullest during the Roaring ‘20s. chaumet.com Ephemera – Boutique Objects of Desire A selection of beautiful bits, baubles, and style essentials to covet and have /X[XU\LVȐ(HUYHVFHQW 1 The Joséphine High Jewellery collection from Chaumet is inspired by 1 the art of appearance, embodied by the Empress Joséphine and faithful to its tradition of sentimental jewellery. The new collection introduces elegant new creations, with two standout necklaces. First is the Joséphine Aigrette Impériale necklace in white gold, set with a pear-shaped 5.05-carat pink sapphire from Madagascar. Equally stunning is the Joséphine Aigrette Impériale necklace in white gold, set with brilliant cut diamonds. chaumet.com 2 Van Cleef & Arpels welcomes the holiday season with an enchanting encounter: Diamond Breeze. From November 2019 to January 2020, the brand pays tribute to the splendor of the white diamonds found in its jewellery and watches, such as the joyous Perlée collection. The magic of winter continues to sparkle on in other ranges waiting to be discovered, such as the Snowflake and Palmyre collection. vancleefarpels.com 2 14 Ephemera – Boutique 3 4 5 3 The energy and vibrancy of New 4 Kimberlite Diamonds’ “The Beauty of 5 Graff is proud to be one of the few York City takes centre stage in the Fifth Seasonality” high-end jewellery series jewellery houses to create some of the Avenue collection by Harry Winston. is deeply inspired by the 24 periods most stunning pieces that use only Here, diamonds and other precious of the Chinese lunisolar calendar the finest yellow diamonds. Standouts gems are used to reflect the design and and makes use of traditional Chinese include the Graff Sunflower brooch atmosphere of Fifth Avenue and its philosophies. One such design that – a 107.46-carat cushion cut Fancy various landmarks like Millionaire’s highlights this is the Seaside Coconut Yellow diamond surrounded by lifelike Row, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Breeze range, comprised of a bracelet, ribbons of diamonds. Other stunners and Washington Square Arch. Expect earrings, necklace, and a ring. It focuses include a 20.05-carat emerald cut opulent diamond creations that will on the coconut tree, which is a universal Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring, as shine bright for the holiday season. symbol for heat and the beauty of well as a 36.23-carat emerald cut Fancy harrywinston.com summertime.