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Just a Minute: Cheryl

Posted on October 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Cheryl, a secondary school teacher, recently collected her third Goldilocks, and we took the opportunity to ask her a few questions.

You just collected your third Goldilocks necklace – what keeps you coming back for more? I feel that Goldilocks is customisation in its truest sense, since no two pieces are alike.

What do your three pieces stand for? ‘tg’ is my first Goldilocks. It is my son’s initials. Coincidentally, it also combines the first letter of my surname and my husband’s surname. As for Tristan and David, let’s just say they are the two greatest loves of my life.

How did you get the idea to wear your ‘Tristan’ and ‘David’ together? A male colleague, who saw me wearing ’Tristan’, lamented that we women are all the same - we cast our husbands aside after we have children. So I decided to get ‘David’ and wear it together with ‘Tristan’ as a reminder. I don’t remove the necklaces, they may look dainty but they are in fact very well-made and sturdy.


You have shown interest in the Goldilocks Doodles as well – what would you like to see next?  I’m looking forward to Goldilocks in the form of rings.What will your next Goldilocks be? Hmm…We’ll have to wait till I have another baby? But that may take quite long, so perhaps an ‘&’ for now.Thank you, Cheryl! 

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Every Diamond Counts

Posted on September 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

One of the important parts of custom designing, is getting the Diamond sizes and proportions right. Diamond accents are ‘supporting actors’ so they should enhance, but not over- shine the star of the show – the centrepiece Diamond.Finding the right proportion between the centrepiece Diamond, surrounding stones and the Diamonds on the band.

When we have decided on the right size for the design, we select the Diamonds.

An example of a stunning result! Large centrepiece can look even bigger with the right selection of surrounding Diamonds.Another reason to custom make is that you can make the wedding or anniversary ring match the size of Diamonds and band exactly. 

As you can see, the size of the surrounding Diamonds, affect the design more than the size of the centrepiece Diamond does.  Just as in Hollywood, it is often the supporting actors, who make a good  film great.

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Men’s Fashion, in Gold and Silver

Posted on September 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

Be it wedding rings, or ‘just’ for fashion, men are becoming more creative with their jewellery. Gone are the days when men will get the thinnest or the most basic wedding ring, just because they have to. A ring can also be a statement, as you can see in these designs, custom made in the last few months.

Chunky Men’s Ring with Round Diamond. Unpolished White Gold leaves the yellow tone of the original colour and makes this design that extra bit special. What is even more amazing, is that the tiny gap on the side of the ring, is positioned to reveal the entire laser inscription on the diamond girdle. Now, that will give you an idea of how small those numbers really are. Another chunky design with a square Diamond to match the shape. Matte Finish for that rough, manly look.

Same shape in a much smaller version – for the pinky. Can be set with a gemstone of choice, and if you have a family crest or want to engrave your initials, that will sit just fine, too.

More about Men’s Jewellery: Signet Rings – Make your Mark

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Goldilocks™ for You & Me

Posted on July 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

I was designing a Goldilocks™ for myself, for my wedding and wanted something that is less direct than, let’s say, a heart or both our initials. To begin with, I was planning a bracelet saying mr & mrs, in the style of our yes/no bracelet (above) but the minimalist in me kicked in, and all that remained for the final piece was the &.


You & Me, Mr & Mrs; the ampersand (&)  is what binds the words together. Being an everyday symbol connecting words, it can stand for so much more. Goldilocks™ You & Me is made in 2-tone, as a symbol of the joining of two parts, words – or people.

What other symbols would you want to see in Goldilocks? What would they represent? x Sara

 

* Update: Goldilocks™ You & Me has been featured in the press!

Her World Singapore, February 2012. 

I-S Magazine, 3-16 Feb 2012. 5 design labels to look out for. 

See more on Goldilocksjewellery.com

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We have Moved

Posted on July 13, 2011 | 2 Comments

Some of you noticed that we weren’t updating the blog during April/May. That is because we were busy moving and setting up our new studio.

Located next to Tanglin Mall (Taxi stand), we are perched on the second floor of this cute cottage looking Shopping Gallery called Tudor Court. Being smaller, we have a more intimate setting for discussing your custom jewellery ideas.

Us at Work; From left to right-  Sara Ooi, Chris Lim

Our DIY artwork; made from Marimekko fabric; Finnish design with leaves of the typically Chinese plant Ginko. Almost as mixed as Sara :)

We look forward to seeing you here soon! See More than Diamonds website for directions and more information.

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Signet Rings – Make Your Mark

Posted on June 30, 2011 | 6 Comments

Signet rings are most commonly seen in Europe, originally used by royalty and aristocrats. A signet ring will have a family crest or initials engraved on the top. The engraving is meant to leave a mark on hot wax like a stamp and was traditionally used as a seal to sign and seal documents, instead of a signature.Chris wearing his father’s ring with engraved initials.

Nowadays, used more for commemorative purposes, signet rings are still passed down through generations. Some schools and clubs have their own seal for members to wear. Often used on the pinky, signet rings are mainly worn by men, although they can also be seen on fashion-forward women.

So, how would you leave your mark?

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A Classic Never Goes Out Of Style

Posted on June 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

If you have ever tried finding a plain yet well-cut shirt you will know how difficult it can be. The plain ones are often of poor quality that are not built to last and the rest will have some funny print or detail spoiling the clean look.

People have their own personal definition of what a classic design is. We like this one: [Simple; elegant, lasting].

Lasting is a factor especially relevant when it comes to wedding rings. Made to be worn often and for many years, wedding rings should reflect who you are, but do not necessarily need to be statement pieces. When designing wedding bands, it can be good to choose a design that you will not have to ‘match’ your other jewellery or clothes with. Although trends do not come and go as frequently in jewellery as they do in fashion, it can be risky to choose a design based on trends, as it can become outdated. A white shirt never goes our of style – shoulder pads do.

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Beautiful Birthstones

Posted on March 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

As a child, I used to love my birthstone. It was such a pretty purple colour. Most of all, I knew it was special because it was just for me. I might have grown out of the magical beauty of it, but the Amethyst is still my favourite stone. And for those who think that only Diamonds make nice jewellery, have a look at this…

A custom set Blue Sapphire Birthstone added to a Goldilocks™ Necklace.

An Amethyst Birthstone hidden on the inside of the engagement ring – what a beautiful surprise!

This couple happen to share a birthstone – so what better choice than Ruby Wedding Bands.

A 60th Birthday present for mum – using the Birthstones of mother and son.

So many nice ways of incorporating birthstones into jewellery. And for you lucky girls of April, the Diamond is still your best friend!

x Sara

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Year Year Have Fish

Posted on January 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Chinese idiom 年年有余 ‘Nian Nian You Yu’ directly translated means ‘Year Year Have Surplus’. The English translation would be ‘May you have Abundance in life year after year’. This is a greeting commonly heard throughout Chinese New Year.

The character 余 ’yu’ which means surplus or abundance sounds exactly like the character 鱼 ‘yu’ which means fish. Hence, the fish is often used as a symbol of abundance and is meant to give a good start to the new year.

Although commonly seen at Chinese New Year, the fish is a good symbol all year round. According to Feng Shui a pair of swimming fish symbolizes a harmonious marriage, fertility and wealth. Some New Year decorations even use the character for’ fish’ instead of ‘surplus’ as a good luck pun.

The Chinese are not the only ones to use fish as a symbol of luck or good omen. The fish is also a symbol used by Christians, who in turn got it from the ancient Greeks. The Celts saw the fish as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, inspiration and prophecy. And we all know that eating fish makes you clever…

Do you know any other beliefs surrounding the fish?

Goldilocks™ Fish Pendant in Rose, Yellow and White Gold – Special Lunar New Year Price $888

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Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 20, 2010 | 2 Comments

In 2005, after establishing Gold & Silver‘s corporate identity, we were given the task to follow up with an ad campaign. Our Chief Designer Liza Lim wanted something visually stimulating, but without the use of fashion models in order to stand out from everyone else. So we created a series of print ads that featured the essence of one-off jewellery pieces.

The finished artwork is made to capture an emotional response from the jewellery designs, inspired by the kaleidoscope. The results were dynamic and beyond the material, complimenting a creative process that is always evolving. The ‘More than Diamonds’ theme became Gold & Silvers most successful ad campaign since its establishment in 1946. It got published in various magazines throughout the year and got many compliments.

This fifth artwork is our greeting card to you. From all of us at More than Diamonds, have a Happy Christmas and a Custom-made New Year!

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