AUGUST 2022

STYLE & BEAUTY

MADLY in Love! Jewellery is often bought or gifted to celebrate life’s most precious moments, and having a piece specially designed from scratch makes the occasion even more meaningful and unforgettable. Singapore-based MADLY specialises in coloured gemstone jewellery, and they can guide you through each step of the bespoke process. Gem selection always comes first at MADLY, followed by design. This is because there are so many options that their team of designers can dream up, yet each gemstone is one-of-a-kind. They’re especially well positioned to source your dream gemstone, not only because they have sourcing offices at the mines, but they also have a vast network of miners, gem cutters and supply partners around the world, allowing them to ethically source the top 0.1 percent of fine natural gemstones. After selecting your stone and finalising the ring design, the crafting process usually takes around eight to ten weeks, depending on its complexity. Bespoke pieces are hand-crafted by master craftsmen in 18K gold (yellow, white or rose) or platinum, with prices starting from around $3,500. MADLY is at 13AnnSiangRoad. For anappointment, call 6650 1544, WhatsApp 9001 2963, email create@madlygems.com or visit madlygems.com.

Finding your own special bit of sparkle for an engagement, a nn i ve r s a r y o r other noteworthy occasion can be overwhelming; but work i ng wi th a reputable jeweller – likethethreefeatured here – can turn the exper i ence i nto something exciting and personal.

A few things about bling … • Cleopatra’s favourite gem was peridot, a striking greenish-yellow stone. come from the same mineral, corundum. • Garnets take their name from their resemblance to company Tiffany & Co gave tanzanite its name in the 1960s, after the African country where it was discovered. • Rubies and sapphires the seeds of a pomegranate. • Jewellery

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