OBJECTS OF DESIRE

Give your wardrobe a chic upgrade with gold and sparkly accents that lend a luxurious touch to any ensemble, found at Takashimaya Department Store.

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Estela necklace, $599, UNOde50
Estela necklace, $599, UNOde50

Give your wardrobe a chic upgrade with gold and sparkly accents that lend a luxurious touch to any ensemble, found at Takashimaya Department Store

STRIKING EDGE

For 20 years, Spanish brand UNOde50 has set out to do one thing in the jewellery world: Break all existing moulds. A sense of wild freedom flows through collections like Rebel Voices, Be Unic and Natural Soul. Featuring pieces that bear an organic, handcrafted aesthetic, in a mix of materials from crystals to beads and leather, UNOde50 designs are decidedly rough around the edges.

Shuriken Bracelet, $328, UNOde50
Shuriken Bracelet, $328, UNOde50
FUNCTIONAL CHIC

When is a watch not a watch? When it's Fossil’s Q Wander Smartwatch, which fuses high-tech touchscreen displays with refined steel and classic leather accents. It connects to your phone and helps you stay fit by tracking your steps and calories—all while you control your music from your wrist.

Q Wander Smartwatch, $479
Q Wander Smartwatch, $479
Q Marshal Smartwatch, $479, Fossil
Q Marshal Smartwatch, $479, Fossil
STYLE IS ETERNAL

The lustrous nacre of pearls has bewitched mankind for centuries, staying on the cusp of fashion with cool new mixes and an interesting play of colours. From Arium Collection and Toscow’s timeless, feminine styles, to Swarovski’s spiky, punk-tinged necklace, these pearls dare to be different.

Fantastic necklace, $430, Swarovski
Fantastic necklace, $430, Swarovski
Rose gold-plated bangle with freshwater pearls, $189, Toscow
Rose gold-plated bangle with freshwater pearls, $189, Toscow
Morning Dew earrings, $298, ARIUM COLLECTION
Morning Dew earrings, $298, ARIUM COLLECTION
BOHEMIAN EASE

Easy does it with a rainbow of polished stones and nature-inspired motifs, finished with tassels that sway with every stride.

Gipsy bracelet, $166, Gas Bijoux
Gipsy bracelet, $166, Gas Bijoux
CHE BELLA

There is a Fervor Montréal Bella bangle for every personality. Choose from a selection of gold or rhodium plated adjustable bands that are finished with three rows of clear crystals around each cap. Crowned by colourful Swarovski crystals at either end, stack these dazzlers for maximum effect.

Bella bangles, $59.90 each, Fervor Montréal
Bella bangles, $59.90 each, Fervor Montréal
SWEET TREAT

Fashion and food come together in playful ways with N2’s snack-themed baubles. Guilt-free popcorn and cookies? Yes, please!

From left: Striped Bucket and Cascade of Popcorn necklace, $205; earrings, $155; ring, $128, N2
From left: Striped Bucket and Cascade of Popcorn necklace, $205; earrings, $155; ring, $128, N2
BIRD OF PARADISE

Throw caution to the wind and embrace all things tropical: N2’s whimsical parrot necklace, for example, brings a fun touch to any outfit. Take the theme to the nth degree by pairing it with feathered earrings from Gas Bijoux.

Jacques The Mid- Emperor Mid Pirate Parrot necklace, $295, N2
Jacques The Mid- Emperor Mid Pirate Parrot necklace, $295, N2
Serti Gaïa Plume earrings, $380, Gas Bijoux
Serti Gaïa Plume earrings, $380, Gas Bijoux
SILVER LININGS

Designed specifically to be stacked, Folli Follie’s Fashionably Silver ring is an unexpected twist on a classic style.

Fashionably Silver 925 sterling silver ring, $165, Folli Follie
Fashionably Silver 925 sterling silver ring, $165, Folli Follie
Bracelet, $345 AGNÈS B.
Bracelet, $345 AGNÈS B.
Ring, $255, AGNÈS B
Ring, $255, AGNÈS B
BOLD FEMININITY

If you like an artistic take to your jewellery, Salut de Miel is the brand for you. Materials like burnished gold-plated brass are juxtaposed with fabrics and semi-precious gems, while a mixture of shapes and sizes give traditional metallic hardware a fun, unconventional update.

Necklace with polycarbonate and stones, $139, Salut de Miel
Necklace with polycarbonate and stones, $139, Salut de Miel
TAKE A BOW

From bedazzled bows to modern tiaras, a wellplaced accessory gives an unexpected upgrade to the simplest of hairstyles. Take a cue from the runways and get a-clipping.

Hair clip with Swarovski crystals, $225, Alexandre De Paris
Hair clip with Swarovski crystals, $225, Alexandre De Paris
PRETTY IN PINK

Floral accents never fail to add elegance to an outfit-especially when it comes in the form of a dainty hydrangea pendant in gold and pink.

Pendant with gold chain, $79.90, RAS
Pendant with gold chain, $79.90, RAS
BORN TO BLOSSOM

Show off your softer side with dainty, floral and fauna-themed accessories, like Les Néréides’ enamelled blooms in shades of lilac and rose. Sweet... And wonderfully quirky.

From Top: Belle d’un Soir (Limited Edition Christmas Collection) Blush Pink Flower & Pearl Buds bracelet, $238; earrings, $158, Les Néréides
From Top: Belle d’un Soir (Limited Edition Christmas Collection) Blush Pink Flower & Pearl Buds bracelet, $238; earrings, $158, Les Néréides
TOUGH LOVE

Suitable for both an art gallery opening and a music festival, UNOde50’s chunky silver pieces add instant urban edge to any look.

Shackled bracelet, $165, UNOde50
Shackled bracelet, $165, UNOde50
Needle & Button earrings, $79.90, UNOde50
Needle & Button earrings, $79.90, UNOde50
FACE VALUE

For every time or place, there is a S.T.A.M.P.S. watch. Its modular design morphs into a necklace, bracelet or watch, while a "stick and change" mechanism lets you "stamp" its watch face on as an accent on any smooth surface.

Red Lip watch with red straps, $218, S.T.A.M.P.S.
Red Lip watch with red straps, $218, S.T.A.M.P.S.
LESS IS MORE

Tolstoy’s heroine Anna Karenina turned heads and stole hearts by forgoing flamboyance in favour of understatement. Take a page from the icon’s book by opting for discreet yet impactful styles: Monica Vinader’s deco-inspired Naida ring fits the bill perfectly.

Naida Blue Diamond cocktail ring, $940, Monica Vinader
Naida Blue Diamond cocktail ring, $940, Monica Vinader

All brands available at Ladies’ Accessories Department & The Gift Box, Level 1 & 3, Takashimaya Department Store