Singapore is not short of talented, promising jewellery designers, though most local jewellery brands don’t get the exposure they deserve. So, in continuation of our support for local talent, we have curated a list of local jewellery brands with some of the most unique designs that we think are worthy of your attention.
GARDEN OF DESIRE
Co-founded in 2008 by Paris-trained Cambodian designer Ly Pisith and Singaporean art curator Agnes Lim, Garden of Desire focuses on handcrafted fine silver jewellery with semi-precious gemstones and grey sandstone that pays homage to Khmer culture.
Clockwise from top left: Floormap Angkor Silver Ring ($188.10), Ornate Carvings Silver Necklace with tourmaline ($202.04), Lotus Pod Earrings ($118.43), Le Temps Silver Bracelet ($348.34).
The jewellery brand’s contemporary offerings shown here, are inspired by nature, organic forms, and emblems found on the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site — Angkor Wat, to create exquisite jewellery that tells intimate stories of its key designer’s roots.
Clockwise from top left: Hope Silver Bangle ($529.47), Star light, Star Bright Pendant ($121.22), Architecture Silver Ring ($215.97), Wave Silver Ring ($104.50).
Garden of Desire is also committed to giving back to Cambodian society by providing stable employment and fair work practices for its artisans. This dedication to Khmer heritage in preservation of its culture through jewellery design is an artistic approach for customers to embrace a beautiful foreign culture.
The Garden of Desire products featured are now available online.
KLACE
This homegrown eco-friendly accessories brand was founded to challenge the idea of jewellery and to celebrate handmade craftsmanship. Each of their offerings is created with heart, through the child-like process of experimenting with creativity without boundaries.
Clockwise from top left: JADE & BEIGE necklace ($54), PETITE YELLOW earrings ($30), RASPBERRY INSIGNIA necklace ($58), GREEN PEBBLES earrings ($32).
The results are eccentric, colourful wearables fashioned from familiar hardware like belt buckles adorned with crochet yarns overlays that are fun yet sophisticated for a dress-up affair.
Clockwise from top left: NEUTRAL ELEMENTS necklace ($54), RED PEBBLES earrings ($32), NATURAL DOUBLE BOW necklace ($46), YELLOW PEBBLES earrings ($32).
As part of their efforts to give back to the community, KLACE is also partnered with Daughters of Tomorrow to provide jobs and empower women to better provide for their families. Fun, unexpected, and with a multi-faceted admirable cause, this local jewellery brand is certainly worth exploring.
The KLACE products featured are now available online.
LUSTRE
Clockwise from top left: Single line Rose Chalcedony cuff bracelet ($169), Bamboo Link Bracelet ($189), Free Form Tanzanite & Sapphire Earrings ($459), Bloom earrings in Smoky Quartz ($209).
Lustre prides itself on its use of organic gemstones to encourage its clients to embrace all that’s “perfectly imperfect” in the world around us. Founded by Anaita Thakkar, a self-taught designer, Lustre’s offerings are handcrafted by gifted silversmiths and reflect uncompromising quality with a wallet-friendly price tag.
Clockwise from top left: Pearls, Rose Quartz & Mixed Beryl necklace ($209), Moss Agate & Labradorite pendant necklace ($109), Black Tourmaline ring ($129), Amethyst & Citrine ring ($99).
Vibrant, versatile, and artisanal, Lustre’s gemstone jewellery is just the thing to add sparkle to the everyday life of contemporary women.
The Lustre jewellery products featured are now available online.
PEQUITOBUN
Fans of vintage jewellery with one-of-a-kind designs have to check out pequitobun Jewellery. Each piece from this jewellery brand is made of carefully sourced vintage pieces, now reinterpreted with high-quality gemstones, sterling silver, and fine gold, so no two pieces are identical.
Clockwise from top left: heart: locked bracelet ($128), home of the brave earrings ($358), call me maybe bracelet ($158), Helen of Troy earrings ($358).
Founder-Designer Sherry Libedinsky first started making jewellery as a welcome respite from her failed experiments during her days as a doctoral student. Her jewellery brand has since come a long way, having been featured in Urban Outfitters and the popular drama Gossip Girl.
Clockwise from top left: dogwood forest earrings ($138), diamond in the rough necklace ($88), come away with me earrings ($218), gatsby necklace ($168).
By repurposing unique vintage jewellery and objects, Libedinsky also advocates eco-friendly and sustainable ethos for her brand. Keen customers will be glad to note that these lovely, delicately-designed, and well-made pieces featured are also wallet-friendly.
The pequitobun jewellery products featured are now available online.
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