A husband has no control over his wife’s ‘stridhan’ (woman’s property) and while he may use it during the time of his distress, he has a moral obligation to return it to his wife, the Supreme Court has reiterated while directing a man to pay Rs 25 lakh to a woman in return for her … Read more
But despite earning a university degree in jewellery and silversmithing in the British city of Birmingham and the prestigious Goldsmiths award for best apprentice designer, Shah said it took her years to fully commit to her craft. Shah crafts jewellery using a blowtorch in her home studio. Photo: AFP A third-generation Kenyan of South Asian … Read more
Without a degree in business, Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt built jewellery brand Bijoux De Mimi from her bedroom during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK. At just 18 years old, after being inspired by a trip to Paris in 2020, Hitchcock-Merritt told Hello!: “I launched Bijoux when I was 18, with £400 of my own savings from … Read more
Palmonas, the demi-fine jewellery startup, has announced the addition of Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor as its co-founder. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the industry, with Kapoor’s involvement stemming from a serendipitous interaction on Instagram. Shraddha Kapoor roped in as co-founder by demi fine jewellery start-up Palmonas Founded by Pallavi Mohadikar and Dr Amol … Read more
In a lavish display of opulence that has ignited widespread criticism, a Hong Kong billionaire, mired in allegations of corruption, has reportedly spent a staggering £50 million on two diamonds for his seven-year-old daughter, christening the precious gems with her name. The extravagant gesture has sparked debates on wealth disparity, ethical spending and the responsibilities … Read more
GOMBAK: A homeowner lost over RM5,000 in cash and valuables in a break-in at Kampung Changkat here. Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said a report of the incident was received on Monday (Feb 19). “The homeowner said the incident occurred between 8am and 6.30pm while no one was home. “The complainant said … Read more
Catalogued alongside Tiffany diamonds, Louis Vuitton bags and other peak-luxury items, many watches have become status symbols in their own right. Rolex, Cartier, IWD, Omega—owners of such timepieces belong to a very exclusive club, which makes them all the more desirable. I remember reading an article about how the purchase of fine jewellery soared during and … Read more
Before you rush to Choo Yilin’s website to see if you can get your hands on a design, you’ll need to know that there is no e-commerce site – for the Estate Collection or otherwise. Also, Choo does not intend to open another brick-and-mortar store anytime soon. At this point, the only way to purchase … Read more
In our minds—and we assume the minds of many cash-strapped UK millennials—the amount spent on an engagement ring should be 100% up to the person buying it. While you can, of course, adhere to the above rules if that’s what you want, you can also take the advice of expert Michelle Oh, founder of Michelle … Read more
The Nigerian singer, Iyanya Mbuk, simply known as Iyanya, has announced the recovery of one of the stolen jewellery pieces belonging to singer Adewale Mayowa, aka Mayorkun. Iyanya, through his X handle, announced that an individual returned one of the missing jewellery to The Grand Hotel in Calabar, Cross River State. The Calabar-born artiste emphasised … Read more
