https://www.scmp.com/rss/323656/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com It has been three months since Meaghan said “yes” to Johnny’s proposal and they are busy making sure the wedding will be the most memorable event of their lives. They have hired a renowned wedding planner to help with the flowers, the menu, venue booking and decorations. But there are things they have to settle themselves – particularly the wedding rings. Johnny plans to ask Meaghan for her hand in marriage – but how can he find the perfect ring? Meaghan, who works in marketing in the fashion... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/family-relationships/topics/how-find-perfect-ring/article/3012051/do-wedding-rings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/family-relationships/topics/how-find-perfect-ring/article/3012051/do-wedding-rings?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000 Cut is the attribute that most affects a diamond’s beauty, but colour is the second. The most intensely coloured diamonds are in a class of their own. Known as fancy colour diamonds, they are appreciated for the presence of colour rather than its absence, as is the case for white or colourless diamonds. Green is increasingly popular among fancy colour diamonds, while colourlessness is the most desirable white diamond. The Gemological Institute of America identifies 27 hues, and awards stones... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2164987/what-colour-most-expensive-diamond-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2164987/what-colour-most-expensive-diamond-world?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:01:39 +0000 Imagine two big beautiful sapphires, alike in colour, clarity and size – but one has a note that says it comes from Madagascar; the other, from Kashmir. The difference in origin could end up costing as much as US$80,000 per carat. The branding of gems based on the country they were found in commands a premium that translates into thousands of dollars, and buyers are willing to fork out more for stones with labels such as Kashmir, Colombian or Burmese. The attention to origin is due in part to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2145206/how-much-should-origin-matter-buyers-coloured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2145206/how-much-should-origin-matter-buyers-coloured?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 May 2018 04:04:04 +0000 Should a top-grade tanzanite that is worth more than a diamond be considered a precious or semi-precious stone? And if a 1ct sapphire is the same price as a 5ct opal, which is a better buy? These questions and more on the preciousness or semi-preciousness of a gem have haunted many a prospective buyer, so much so that the American Gem Trade Association has banned the use of the word “semi-precious” when describing gemstones. Most professional gemmologists no longer classify gems with this term,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2120839/precious-and-semi-precious-are-these?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2120839/precious-and-semi-precious-are-these?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Dec 2017 02:02:01 +0000 Lynnette Lee Lynnette Lee Coloured stones have been getting more attention as the “in” choice for millennials ready to tie the knot, as they are more affordable than diamonds and the colours they offer lend themselves to individualistic looks. But diamonds are still easily the most popular choice for engagement rings provided that they can be personalised. “Millennial consumers have a strong desire to have something created for them that defines themselves or their personality in a creative capacity. Although there is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2111610/why-millennial-couples-opt-bespoke-wedding-rings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2111610/why-millennial-couples-opt-bespoke-wedding-rings?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:04:26 +0000 For years Letseng was the only mine in the tiny southern African kingdom of Lesotho, where yield is low but stones are large and of incredible quality. Due to the tough terrain – the whole country is above 1,000 metres and Letseng is the world’s highest mine at an altitude of 3,100m – mining firms have been reluctant to venture there. But as the government seeks to boost its economy through diamond production, four new mines were announced last year. Since April, the country has produced five... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2111008/diamond-miners-encouraged-new-sources-high-end-stones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2111008/diamond-miners-encouraged-new-sources-high-end-stones?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:32:31 +0000 Founded by Laurence Graff 57 years ago, Graff Diamonds today has more than 50 stores around the world, including three in Hong Kong. And, in May, its flagship store in Central hosted the Rare Jewels Exhibition, where masterpieces such as the Graff Fascination and the Carissa collection were on display.   .@amandagontijo models a #jewellery set from @Graff's Exhibition of Rare Jewels, which is on display at the Central flagship store. We also marveled at the #Fascination, which has 113.62... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2093874/graffs-exquisite-carissa-collection-now-full-bloom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2093874/graffs-exquisite-carissa-collection-now-full-bloom?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 May 2017 02:15:30 +0000 Despite being christened Eugénie, Coco Chanel’s mother was known simply as Jeanne. Her sister Antoinette was one of her first models, parading her clothes daily along the resort boardwalks of Deauville where Chanel had her first clothing boutique – the Paris address at rue Cambon was originally only licensed to sell hats. Actress Suzanne Orlandi was the first woman to wear the little black dress, a Chanel creation and arguably the most important contribution to the modern wardrobe. These are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2093106/coco-avant-chanel-jewellery-collection-lauds-women?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2093106/coco-avant-chanel-jewellery-collection-lauds-women?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 May 2017 07:01:46 +0000