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To understand and appreciate the success that Simone Jewels has had, one needs only to study its unique approach to high jewellery
What does it take for an independent jeweller to stay on top of its game? Anyone seeking answers will be well served by taking a page out of Simone Jewels’ book. The brand has, after all, gone from strength to strength since its founding, with nary a sign of slowing down. Along the way, it’s also received numerous accolades, and earned a reputation for dressing celebrities and nobility alike. With its increasing scope of activities over the years, the brand looks well-positioned to continue its ascent in the years ahead.
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A Unique Proposition
Simone Jewels was off to a roaring start from the get-go. Established in 2006 by eponymous founder Simone Ng, the label launched its inaugural collection of 20 pieces at a private event and promptly sold half of them within 30 minutes.
This should come as no surprise given Ng’s unique sensibility in jewellery design, which has been honed since young. Her paternal grandfather was a jeweller who owned a chain of stores across Malaysia, while her maternal grandparents would often bring back various gemstones from their travels. Ng’s mother was an avid jewellery designer who kindled a similar passion in her daughter. Familial influences also inform Ng’s designs to compose these Storied Gems in other ways, such as her penchant for featuring coloured gemstones.