A Diamond Is Forever | Page 5

Diamond jewellery is the little black dress of accessories—timeless, versatile, and effortlessly sophisticated. It elevates any look, making a statement that’s refined rather than flashy. While shopping for fine jewellery can sometimes feel daunting—especially with concerns about appearing too bold—this season brings a refreshing blend of contemporary creativity and classic elegance.

For a limited time only, explore timeless jewels, consult diamond experts and meet the artisans behind Korloff, Mio Harutaka, State Property and Yeprem Jewellery at Lane Crawford ifc mall.

State Property

What draws you to natural diamonds as a material for your jewellery design?

There's an emotional gravity with natural diamonds that's hard to replicate. Their rarity, beauty, and resilience make them extraordinary. Each one a fragment of the earth’s story, time in a crystallised form. We’re drawn to materials that carry meaning, and diamonds embody permanence, memory, and the quiet luxury of time. At State Property, we strive to have those same qualities reflected in our own work — creating jewellery with intention, designed to endure and be cherished across generations.

In what ways do natural diamonds inspire your craftsmanship and design details?

We see diamonds not just as adornment, but as light captured in form. They’re often the first thing you notice from afar. Their brilliance defines the shape and character of a piece. But up close, diamonds are also what we look at in detail. So, when we design, we’re always thinking about those moments: how a diamond catches the eye from a distance, and how we can use the diamond to delight the wearer.

How important is the craftsmanship involved in showcasing the brilliance and character of natural diamonds in your designs?

Craftsmanship is everything. At State Property, we use natural diamonds to enhance the design of each piece, not just decorate it. The way a diamond is set, like the sharpness of a prong, or the tightness of a pavé for example, can completely change how a piece is perceived. One small misstep, and the magic of the diamond, and perhaps the piece, can be lost. For us, craftsmanship is the invisible art that gives each diamond life, revealing its character rather than just its sparkle.

Can you share how working with natural diamonds connects to tradition, sustainability, or emotional value in your creations?

Natural diamonds connect us to a lineage of creation that spans both time and craft. They’ve long been symbols of devotion, endurance, and meaning, and we carry that legacy forward with a contemporary perspective. In our world where so much feels fleeting, diamonds remind us of permanence – of stories and relationships that endure. We design with that in mind, creating pieces that hold emotional weight and fine craftsmanship intended to be treasured for generations.

Yeprem

What draws you to natural diamonds as a material for your jewellery design?

Natural diamonds are the ultimate expression of authenticity and endurance, virtues that mirror YEPREM’s journey and craftsmanship. Born from time, pressure, and perseverance, each diamond holds the essence of transformation and strength. Their inherent brilliance and purity transcend trends, embodying emotion and individuality. In YEPREM’s world, a natural diamond is not merely a material, it is the foundation upon which stories of resilience and radiance are told.

In what ways do natural diamonds inspire your craftsmanship and design details?

The fascination lies in the way a natural diamond captures and releases light, a constant dialogue between energy and beauty. This inspires YEPREM to sculpt daring forms that magnify that natural luminosity, translating brilliance into architecture. Each curve and structure is crafted to elevate the diamond’s brilliance, positioning it as the central force of every design, where power meets precision.

How important is the craftsmanship involved in showcasing the brilliance and character of natural diamonds in your designs?

Craftsmanship is the soul of YEPREM, the art through which imagination finds precision. It is the unseen mastery that allows a diamond to reveal its fullest brilliance and personality. True craftsmanship does not overshadow nature; it refines it, transforming light into emotion, and emotion into legacy.

Can you share how working with natural diamonds connects to tradition, sustainability, or emotional value in your creations?

Natural diamonds connect YEPREM to a timeless heritage; one rooted in artistry, authenticity, and emotion. Each stone carries a history written by the earth and reimagined by human hands. This connection reflects YEPREM’s devotion to preserving tradition while embracing conscious creation. Every creation becomes a tribute to endurance and legacy, turning a diamond into a symbol of life’s most meaningful moments and the beauty of what endures.

Korloff

In what ways do natural diamonds inspire your craftsmanship and design details?

Natural diamonds are at the heart of Korloff’s creative process. Our design philosophy is a constant dialogue between the brilliance and geometry of natural diamonds and the audacity that defines our Maison. This harmony between nature’s perfection and human craftsmanship gives every Korloff piece its distinctive signature: audacious, emotional, and timeless.

What draws you to natural diamonds as a material for your jewellery design?

Our story began with a diamond, the Black Korloff, the largest brilliant-cut natural black diamond in the world. Its uniqueness, shaped over millions of years, continues to inspire us every day as a symbol of mystery, transformation, and the magic of nature. Natural diamonds possess authenticity and depth that no other material can replicate. They remind us that beauty is born from time, pressure, and light, forces that mirror the creative journey behind each Korloff jewel. Working with natural diamonds allows us to honor this extraordinary connection between our Black Korloff, the Earth’s wonder, and human artistry.

How important is the craftsmanship involved in showcasing the brilliance and character of natural diamonds in your designs?

Craftsmanship is at the heart of our work. A natural diamond reveals its full magic only through the hands of skilled artisans, those who understand how to let light dance within the stone. It’s a delicate balance of technical mastery and artistic sensitivity, where every detail serves to express the stone’s natural beauty.

Can you share how working with natural diamonds connects to tradition, sustainability, or emotional value in your creations?

Working with natural diamonds connects us to a legacy of artistry and meaning that spans generations. Each Korloff piece carries within it the timelessness of the earth, transformed by human creativity into a jewel of emotion and memory. Fine jewelry is, in many ways, the most sustainable expression of luxury. Diamonds are eternal, and when paired with exceptional craftsmanship, they become timeless creations meant to be cherished and passed on. For us, sustainability lies in creating pieces that preserve emotion, artistry and their integrity for future generations.

Mio Harutaka

How important is the craftsmanship involved in showcasing the brilliance and character of natural diamonds in your designs?

To me, craftsmanship is essential—it accounts for almost everything. The lion’s mane that moves, the sea lion’s ball that spins, the flower petals that sway... The pavé setting, too, must be so smooth that it doesn’t catch on to something as delicate as stockings. All of these details depend entirely on the skills of the craftsmen. Craftsmanship is what allows me to welcome close, hands-on appreciation, knowing that each piece will meet that level of scrutiny with confidence and beauty.

What draws you to natural diamonds as a material for your jewellery design?

I feel that diamonds are an extraordinary gift from the divine — treasures that have rested deep within the earth for hundreds of millions of years. They carry so much history and romance, and there’s something truly special about that. Even when they look similar at first glance, no two diamonds are ever exactly the same, and that’s something I really appreciate, too.

In what ways do natural diamonds inspire your craftsmanship and design details?

Honestly, it all depends on each stone. I can’t decide on a design until I actually see the particular diamond in person. Even when they are the same size, the slightest differences in colour or proportion can completely change where the stone belongs and what role it should play – and that’s something I find very fascinating. On the other hand, when it comes to melee diamonds used in pavé settings, I don’t think of them individually but rather as a single “colour” or “surface” element. When countless tiny diamonds come together, they create textures, nuances, and gradients of light. I consider them almost like paints on a palette.

Can you share how working with natural diamonds connects to tradition, sustainability, or emotional value in your creations?

Gemstones are not only beautiful—they hold people’s memories and emotions and carry them into the future. Throughout history, jewels have symbolised wealth, yet I also see them as works of art meant to be passed down to future generations. To me, the very act of wearing and passing down these natural diamonds over time is, in its own way, a form of sustainability.

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