22/05/2015
As Bulgari ambassador, Naomi Watts was bound to steal the spotlight at the brand’s store opening in Cannes this week. In what appeared to be a strategic move, the actress wore a simple black dress so that her gold serpent necklace could do most of the talking.
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27/02/2015
It seems statement necklaces are still a favourite on the red carpet. Coupled with stunning earrings and bold ear cuffs, the jewellery at this year’s Oscars definitely made a splash. The diamonds, totalling 100 carats, that adorned Dakota Johnson and Rita Ora’s $9.5 million Lorraine Schwartz ensemble were just a few of the looks making it into the list of most expensive 2015 Oscars jewellery.
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20/02/2015
Lady Gaga announced her engagement to actor Taylor Kinney via Instagram with the caption ”He gave me his heart on Valentine’s Day and I said YES!” Known for her outrageous costumes, the Born This Way singer was bound to have a unique engagement ring. Read here as one jeweller weighs in on the statement rock.
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13/02/2015
Diamonds were shimmering on the red carpet during music’s night of nights but the real star of this year’s Grammys was undoubtedly emeralds. Beyoncé donned Lorraine Schwartz emerald jewellery reportedly valued at more than $10 million, while Lady Gaga sported 45-carat emerald drop earrings and a sexy pendant.
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30/01/2015
Celebrity jeweller Elliot Avianne has worked with some of the biggest stars in the music business but who is the most challenging to work with? From Chris Brown to Lil Wayne, Avianne has to be prepared for just about anything when it comes to jewellery design demands.
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17/10/2014
In celebration of its 140th anniversary, Piaget has released a jewellery collection inspired by the brand’s eye-catching designs worn by the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor in the 1960s and 1970s. Archeologists have discovered a haul of jewellery in an ancient tomb in Bulgaria. The pieces date back to third century BC and provide fascinating insights into the fashion of that time. Speaking of jewellery discoveries, remember when news broke about a woman who unwittingly acquired a brooch and ring that once belonged to author Agatha Christie? Well that jewellery has sold at auction for more than 400 times the amount originally paid.
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12/06/2014
Triple platinum American musician Erykah Badu unearths a jewellery designer through Instagram, while an Australian jeweller aims to raise awareness for marriage equality. Diamond prices have increased in the past 10 years by 200 per cent, and a smart jewellery device ensures you’ll never miss a call or text message. Finally, the Queen shows off rare royal jewellery at D-Day remembrance dinner.
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11/04/2014
Weekend Reading is abuzz this week with the recent discovery of the world's largest single crystal gold nugget. One NZ jeweller has been swept over by the Kate Middleton effect, as the Duchess of Cambridge chooses pieces from their collection. Dior's unique pearl earring is spotted on 7 iconic fashionistas at a recent fashion show, and new research shows what women really want in an engagement ring. Results are surprising, especially with an increasing trend that favours Grandma's old diamond.
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