The past few years have seen singapore evolve as a mature market for jewellery buyers. The arrival of trade and consumer fairs such as JewelFest Singapore, the Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair and the Singapore International Jewelry Expo have established our nation as a hub for jewellery consumption and trade. Simultaneously, this movement has also put the spotlight on a growing crop of Singapore-based designers. They have stuck firmly by their unique design ethos and carved their own niche. Some of these jewellers have access to a mind-boggling array of stones, others have a resplendent way with colour and design, and yet others are unafraid of experimenting. But what binds them all is a common passion for their crafts and their tools. Singapore Tatler Jewels & Time introduces the top 10 Singapore-based designers who have proved their mettle over the years, and have established strong brands without wavering from their core values and virtues.

1. Vihari Jewels

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Above Vihari Poddar

The GIA-trained jeweller believes in designing classic pieces that will be passed down from generation to generation. She hand picks the stones, and recently purchased a rare blue diamond.

2. Flower Diamond

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Above Belinda Chua

A well-known face in local society, Belinda is a well-respected jeweller who built her brand in 1996. She has since won multiple awards, and travels regularly for inspiration. Her latest collection is dedicated to SG50.

3. Caratell

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Above Michael Koh

The homegrown brand has a discerning eye for colour and tells a story with each of its designs, whether of an artistic genre, a flower or a monument. The founders are poised to take the brand overseas, specifically to the US and Europe. 

4. La Putri

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Above Goh Shuet-Li

The Malaysian brand has been in Singapore since 2000, and has won over hearts with its unusual and bold designs, boasting carefully curated gemstones that play with brilliance and col

5. Jaipore Jewels<strong><br /></strong>

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Above Ritu Aurora

Jaipore Jewels designs family heirlooms for its clientele of socialites and royalty. In 2014, Jaipore was named the Patron Jeweller to the Islamic Fashion Festival, Malaysia.

6. Temptations Jewellery

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Above Nayantara Dhillon and Michelle Buxani

Established in Hong Kong in 1996, Temptations is managed in Singapore by Michelle and Nayantara, who work closely with clients to customise exclusive bijoux that are hand-crafted in Hong Kong

7. Yuli Inc &ndash; Fine Jewellery

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Above Jessie Foo

For the past 20 years, Jessie has been designing one-of-a-kind, opulent jewellery vaunting top craftsmanship and rare gemstones. She is working on a multi-functional collection that can be worn in various ways.

8. Marilyn Tan Jewellery

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Above Marilyn Tan

One of the most prolific designers in Singapore, Marilyn experiments with crystals, gems and stones, and metals such as gold, brass and silver. Nature influences her greatly, and her jewels have a raw, organic feel to them. She is known internationally.

9. Sara Taseer Fine Jewellery

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Above Sara Taseer

Having recently opened a second outlet at Fullerton Hotel, Sara Taseer aims to target a larger demographic of customers, while still retaining her code of bold, modern and colourful designs. 

10. Simone Jewels

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Above Simone Ng

Simone’s love for gems stems from her family of jewellers. She started the business 10 years ago, and crafts unique designs that are made with today’s woman in mind: they can be easily converted into various pieces.

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