4 Singapore-inspired Jewellery Collections That Celebrate Our Heritage
From Peranakan-inspired sparklers to kopi and kaya charms
By Michelle Lee SM -
With National Day approaching in a matter of days, you can expect brands to be doling out a bevvy of locally-inspired products (like these delicious National Day treats).
And as a tribute to our heritage, these jewellery brands have crafted sparklers that take inspiration from the icons of our island. Apart from donning red and white, here's how you can showcase your love for Singapore in style.
In time for National Day, local jeweller Poh Heng has introduced new additions to its Poh Heng Legacy collection, which takes its design cues from Peranakan motifs.
The line-up, comprising necklaces, earrings and bracelets, nod to the iconic Peranakan tile, and are fashioned from 18K gold or rose gold. Exquisite floral motifs frame a round diamond centre and each is inlaid with one of four semi-precious materials: Mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, malachite and agate.
That's not all. The jeweller has teamed up with Cheng Yew Heng Candy Factory to offer an exclusive Peranakan-inspired Jewels Rock Sugar Sticks set ('jewelled sticks of rock candy in popular local flavours like pandan and gula melaka) for each purchase of the new designs from the Legacy Collection.
Visit Poh Heng Jewellery's website or retail boutiques for more information.
Personal stories are what inspire Carrie K's jewellery, which are also often modular, versatile pieces.
The Heritage Collection in particular, draws on the Peranakan tile, shines a light on the importance of family. Crafted with various semi-precious stones like garnets, amethyst, and emeralds, each design can be worn in a myriad of ways.
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If you're into cutesy trinkets dangling from your wrist or neck, Goldheart has just the thing for you. Just check out its National Day exclusive - a series of enamel charms cast in 999 Gold that comes fashioned in various designs modelled after local icons. Think a Kopi & Kaya charm to ones of chilli crab, samsui women, the Singapore Sling, and the national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim.
Only for the month of August, enjoy 20 per cent off any charm and save an additional $60 with the purchase of two or more charms.
Shop here. Also available at all 16 Goldheart boutiques islandwide.
Nothing like donning gleaming interpretations of Singapore's national flower to show your love for our island city.
The Vanda Miss Joaquim Heritage Collection by Homegrown jewellery and gift brand Risis comes in two necklaces, a bracelet, and a ring. Each is crafted with 925 sterling silver encapsulated in 18K Swiss gold and rhodium with pear-shaped garnets.
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