Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Calla Lily Pearl Necklace

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Our latest pearl necklace design. 2 rows of genuine white south sea pearls with a custom 18K gold calla lily pendant.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom 18K Gold Calla Lily Pearl Necklace

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom 18K Gold Calla Lily Pearl Necklace - Close Up





- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website -
www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Black Diamonds & Yellow Gold - Men's Band

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Our latest men's design, this black and yellow band. Encrusted with 300 black diamonds with a total carat weight of 2ct set in 18K yellow gold.

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Solitaire Jewellery Mens Black Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring





- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website -
www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Friday, February 25, 2011

Solitaire Designs Pendants for Nikita (TV Series)

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We were recently given another opportunity to create custom jewellery for film and televison use. We created a pair of signed and numbered logo pendants for the Nikita televsion series, filmed in Toronto and produced by Warner Bros. They were specificaly designed to be worn by "Alex", played by Lyndsy Fonseca. They will eventually become collectible memorabilia.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom Logo Pendant for Character Alex on Nikita TV Series





- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website -
www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Monday, February 7, 2011

Solitaire at JCK Las Vegas - 2010 Recap

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With JCK 2011 at Mandalay Bay around the corner, here is a recap of us at JCK 2010. 3,100+ vendors filled the Sands Expo which offers an additional 1.9 million square feet of show floor and meeting space adjacent to The Venetian Congress Center.

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The Brightest Spot On Earth - Las Vegas

The 4 day event is tailored exclusively to meet the needs for high-caliber jewellers, by invite only. This all-salon, hosted-buyer event, held in a ballroom setting creates the ambiance for serious purchasing and networking through a multitude of carefully selected private and exclusive networking breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, dinners and entertainment.

25,000 invited, screened and registered visitors, you can be sure to find us testing out new equipment over at the technology section. We tested everything from new design software to a re-invention of the simple weight scale.

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Solitaire Jewellery's master goldsmith, Vartan Khanjian working with a precision Laser Welder - JCK Las Vegas 2010

We have always been leaders in technology integration and recently added the newest improvement to our workshop lineup, a new-to-the-market, German made, all metal, precision laser welder.

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Alex Khanjian with teacher and head of GemVision's Canadian Division, Shele Letwin. At the time, Alex was Shele's youngest student who later worked as teacher assistant - JCK Las Vegas 2010

It was refreshing to see old friends, classmates and business associates. We also had the honor to sit with Master Engraver Sam Alfano for a one-on-one session in high-end hand-engraving.

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Master Engraver Sam Alfano - JCK Las Vegas 2010 - www.MasterEngraver.com





- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website -
www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

February 14th, 2011 - To Share, Is To Love.


A unique way to show some love. His and hers "shared heart" pendant. I always feel personal jewellery should be constructed in platinum. The brushed surface finish adds to the "split heart" feel. Scripture writing engraved by hand on the back will add extra beauty and personality.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom Platinum His & Hers Shared Heart Pendant

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom Platinum His & Hers Shared Heart Pendant - View When Together






- Alex Khanjian


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www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Monday, October 4, 2010

The New York Wedding

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A few months ago we wrote about a client of ours who had a disapointing experience ordering her precious bridial jewllery online - SOLITAIRE CLEANS THE MESS - A TRUE STORY - CUSTOM JEWELLERY VS ONLINE JEWELLERY

Thank you Sara for putting your trust in our hands!

Here is her ever so sweet follow up, which is the most rewarding part of our work:


"Dear Vartan and Alex,

This message is long overdue! Mark and I married in New York City last June and have been quite busy attending other people's weddings over the summer!

As you may recall, Mark had ordered a sapphire engagement ring online and, while it looked lovely on the computer screen, it came with many flaws! The flaws became more apparent when we received what was supposed to be the matching wedding band. This was a few weeks before the big day. Needless to say, you saved the day!

Alex sat me down at his computer and measured in great detail every single angle on the rings. He re-designed the engagement ring and re-finished my wedding band to create a perfect match. The rings turned out to be exactly what we had pictured. Modern, unique, and absolutely stunning.

Thanks again for a fantastic job and for working within our tight budget!


Sara

P.S.: I will have to get my rings cleaned soon!"


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Solitaire Jewellery - Sara & Mark Custom Engagement Ring


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Solitaire Jewellery - Sara & Mark






- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website -
www.solitaire-jewellery.com

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Everything About Bridal and Wedding Jewellery

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Bridal and wedding jewellery is specially made and worn on the occasion of a wedding. What makes bridal jewellery sets all the more unique is that they carry with them the memories of your special day. Wearing your bridal earrings or necklace out for a nice dinner or night of dancing can remind you of the joy and celebration of that treasured moment. As beautiful as a wedding dress is, it can often be enhanced with a few carefully chosen accessories.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom 18K White Gold Ladies Diamond Earring

The jewellery worn by the bride on the occasion of her wedding should be as unique as she is. Many women choose to wear a set of bridal jewellery as the perfect accessories to their wedding attire.

A bride should ideally begin her search for bridal jewellery once she has purchased her dress. Since jewellery is chosen to complement a dress or other attire and vice versa, one should not be chosen without considering the other. There are several factors to consider in order to ensure that your dress and jewellery coordinate. This is also true of bridesmaids' jewellery and dresses. As with every other aspect of planning your dream wedding, time should be set aside to design the custom jewellery of your dreams.

Common forms of bridal jewellery include tiaras, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and brooches or other forms of pins and clasps. Weddings are about everyone involved looking their best; cufflinks, pins, bracelets, or other accessories are also an option for groomsmen. Not all jewellery needs to match, but attention should be paid to the colours of metals or stones that may clash.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom 18K White Gold Ladies Diamond & Large Blue Topaz Pendant


The most important bridal jewellery is typically engagement and wedding rings. These are usually chosen long before the wedding, and while they are very important, they are often of the least concern when establishing the overall look of a bride's ensemble or the wedding ceremony as a whole.

Finding bridal jewellery to complete your look for the big day can sometimes be a difficult task. You may find that in your search, you come across a pair of earrings and a necklace that catch your eye, but there is no matching bracelet. Likewise, you may find that the individual pieces of a set do not complement each other well. To pull your jewellery or accessory look together, you can have your jewellery custom-made, or purchased from one jeweller. By having your jewellery custom-made, you ensure a consistent and well-coordinated look, composed of individual pieces of the highest quality. The pieces will be made to match the occasion, and one another. You will save time and energy -- which are in short supply when planning a wedding! -- by purchasing your bridal jewellery all at once. It is no wonder that such pieces of jewellery are treasured as family heirlooms from generation to generation.

The same considerations apply to bridesmaids' jewellery. Many brides give their bridesmaids a gift as a way to thank them for being a part of their wedding ceremony. Every bride wants her bridesmaids too look beautiful on her special day, as they stand with her. There are many different styles of jewellery that you may consider for your bridesmaids, and they do not have to be prohibitively expensive! Naturally, it is wise to set your budget before you begin shopping.

Colours: Choose metals for your jewellery that can be paired nicely with the material and colour of your wedding attire. White materials look best with silver, platinum, or pearl. Pair gold, silver, platinum or pearl with diamond- or brilliant-white materials. Ivory tones are best paired with gold or pearl.

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Solitaire Jewellery - Samples - White, Yellow, Red, Gold

Neckline: A V-neck works well with a delicate chain and pendant, a choker, or single- and double-string pearls. Pair the necklace with matching earrings for a timeless look. A wedding dress with a V-neck, off the shoulder, sweetheart, scoop, strapless, square, jewel, bateau, or halter design will work well with a necklace. Strapless and sweetheart necklines can be beautifully paired with simple styles of necklaces and a stunning pair of chandelier earrings. Brides wearing a high-neck dress or one with a keyhole will find that there really is no room for a necklace at all. For such gowns, earrings and perhaps a bracelet are a flattering option. Remember that not every type of necklace will complement each neckline mentioned above. Be sure to consult with the experts in order to choose the correct necklace for your gown's neckline.

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Solitaire Jewellery - Neck Line

Necklaces: From classic pearls to pendants, the primary consideration when choosing a style of necklace should be the shape of the gown nearest the neck (the neckline). Necklaces that are too short or too long can interfere with the overall appearance of the dress. Designs can be very simple, or incredibly ornate; this depends on the look of the outfit as a whole. A gown with sparkles or beads on the bodice may coordinate well with a complex necklace design, or it may call for a subtle and understated one.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom 18K White Gold Ladies 3 Diamond Pendant

Earrings and Bracelets: There are numerous types of each, all of which can form an important part of the whole when combining a wedding dress with jewellery. When the hair is in an updo, beautiful earrings can frame the face to achieve a stunning look that is both modern and classic. Pearls and diamonds are a popular choice for such earrings. Alternatively, some brides opt for coloured gemstones that coordinate with the colour scheme of the wedding. When a gown's neckline does not allow for a necklace, a bracelet is an excellent way to complement a pair of earrings or other jewellery.

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Solitaire Jewellery Custom White & Yellow Gold, Diamond & Pearl Earrings with Matching Bracelet

Tiaras, Brooches, and Pins: Worn on the head, a tiara is a distinctly delicate crown that can create a captivating and regal look. Again, an understated or intricate design can bring together the perfect outfit -- from head to toe. Many women love the idea of wearing a tiara as part of their bridal jewellery, but others will opt to use a brooch or pin to hold the hair in a certain manner, or to fasten a veil. This adds sparkle and beauty in a tiara's stead.

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Solitaire Jewellery model, Katie, wearing a diamond tiara, 18k white gold

One of the most exciting moments for a bride-to-be is choosing her bridal attire. While finding the perfect combination of elements may seem impossible, it may be especially challenging to choose the right accessories. The design or style of the jewellery plays a central role in determining the overall look of the outfit and ensures that there is consistency between the individual pieces of the bridal jewellery set. Keep in mind that the jewellery should not overpower or understate the wedding gown; rather, it should accentuate it. Above all else, the bridal jewellery should reflect the bride's personal style.






- Alex Khanjian


Be sure to visit our official website - www.solitaire-jewellery.com