The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the global standards-setting and certification organisation for the jewellery supply chain, has expanded its material scope to include coloured gemstones. RJC’s certification scope currently includes diamonds, gold and platinum group metals. RJC made the decision after the launch of a major study, and discussions with RJC’s current members, external stakeholders … Read More →
Bold lips and even bolder brows are two of Rihanna’s beauty signatures, but as seen in one of the series of sneak peeks for her new music video for the song “Kiss It Better” she shared on Instagram Tuesday night, she’s taken her brows to the next level for the clip. The photo above shows … Read More →
Velvet is an unfriendly and unforgiving fabric as it demands a lot from the wearer and the maker. Yet, it can pack a sartorial punch if worn to perfection. Velvet reigned the ’90s with all its glory, and today many designers have again made velvet their muse for Fall/Winter 2016 collections. From London Fashion Week … Read More →
The perfume historian Barbara Herman insists she is ‘‘not a nostalgist.’’ Still, she found herself lamenting the fact that the more animalic, “erotic” fragrances she prefers (she collects vintage perfumes, like Lanvin’s My Sin and Robert Piguet’s Baghari, from as far back as the turn of the 20th century) went out of favor in the … Read More →
Portland’s newest perfumery, Fumerie, has opened its doors at 3588 SE Division street in the Richmond area. The owner and founder is Tracy Tsefalas who has 25 years of experience in the industry. Under the tutelage of Chris T.Tsefalas (of Portland’s Perfume House, founded in 1985), she has refined an extensive smell memory. At her … Read More →
The De Beers Group of Companies recently launched the International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV) in the US to provide a diamond jewellery reselling solution that suits the needs of retailers and consumers. According to the company, IIDV will offer more accurate and attractive prices, as well as greater transparency in the reselling process. IIDV’s … Read More →
Kimberlite Diamond of China launched its high-end Chinese-themed collections at the BaselWorld Watch and Jewellery Show. The company unveiled its collection, “Chinese Essence,” in a fashion show after a launching ceremony in Basel, Sina.com.cn reported. The company’s pavilion, measuring 217sqm, is the largest ever occupied by a Chinese firm in the Swiss fair, according to … Read More →