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You may not know it, but French jeweller Cartier also makes bags – yes, since 1906, it has been churning out simple, vintage-inspired, and functional carriers.

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Breaking ground

You may not know it, but French jeweller Cartier also makes bags – yes, since 1906, it has been churning out simple, vintage-inspired, and functional carriers. In fact, the brand just reinterpreted three cult designs, namely the bucket, saddle and tote, for its new Must-C de Cartier collection. So what’s different? The leather is more matte; the double “C” logo elongated, and every piece lined with velvet. And since burgundy has been Cartier’s signature hue for its leather goods since 1970, you’d do well with one in all-burgundy, or blush pink (with lining in burgundy!). Prices start from $2,040.

Leather bag, $2,300.
Leather bag, $2,300.
Leather bag, $2,040.
Leather bag, $2,040.
Clockwise from bottom: Straw and leather crossbody (price unavailable), metal earrings (price unavailable), and leather coin purse, $230.
Clockwise from bottom: Straw and leather crossbody (price unavailable), metal earrings (price unavailable), and leather coin purse, $230.
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

Need something to embellish your Chinese New Year outfit(s)? Kate Spade just dropped a limited-edition collection of accessories that includes festivefab goodies like an orange cross-body, a rooster-embellished coin purse, and an eye-popping red tote. Available from January, with prices starting at $120.

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1. 18K rose gold and jade ring with diamonds.

2. 18K white gold and jade ring with diamonds.

3. 18K white gold and jade ring with diamonds.

4. 18K white gold and jade ring with diamonds.

5. 18K rose gold and jade ring with diamonds.

6. 18K black gold and jade earrings with diamonds.

7. 18K white gold and jade pendant with diamonds.

8. 14K white gold and jade pendant.

Prices unavailable.

Universal appeal

These striking pieces of jewellery from Peach Blossom Gallery will make you rethink the idea that jade comes only in green. Choose from six other hues – icy white, grey, lavender, honey brown, red, and omphacite (it looks black from afar, but green when you shine a light on it). Pair the diamond-paved rings with your modern wardrobe for a touch of granny-chic.

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