Cover Poh Heng's new Legacy collection reinterprets Peranakan heritage into modern heirlooms, just in time for Lunar New Year
Poh Heng's new Legacy collection reinterprets Peranakan heritage into modern heirlooms, just in time for Lunar New Year
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Inspired by the rich symbolism of Peranakan culture, Poh Heng introduces the latest additions to its Legacy collection: peony and phoenix creations that transform heritage motifs into contemporary fine jewellery
Some jewellery is worn for beauty. Others are worn for meaning.
Poh Heng offers creations that do both, with the unveiling of its latest Legacy collection that reinterprets Peranakan heritage through masterful craftsmanship and modern design sensibility, just in time for Lunar New Year.
Rooted in cultural symbolism and elevated by jeweller’s fine artistry, the new Peony and Phoenix creations pay homage to time-honoured motifs that speak of prosperity, grace, resilience, and renewal. They are not simply adornments, but wearable heirlooms; pieces that carry stories forward, from one generation to the next.
Central to the Legacy collection are two enduring symbols: the peony and the phoenix. Long revered in Peranakan culture as a symbol of wealth, honour, femininity, and enduring beauty, the peony represents abundance and continuity—values deeply aligned with Lunar New Year traditions. As for the phoenix, a majestic emblem of rebirth, harmony, and noble strength, it is often associated with feminine power and auspicious beginnings.
In Poh Heng’s hands, these two deeply symbolic motifs are thoughtfully reimagined and translated into sculptural forms and diamond-accented compositions that feel at once traditional and strikingly modern.
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Legacy Peony Phoenix diamond necklace
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Legacy Peony Phoenix diamond necklace
At the heart of the collection is the Legacy Peony Phoenix diamond necklace in 18K white and yellow gold: a statement-making creation where fine jewellery meets living artistry. Designed as a centrepiece necklace, it unfolds boldly across the neckline with extraordinary presence and detail.
Crafted in contrasting tones of 18K white and yellow gold, the phoenix emerges in dramatic form with diamond-traced wings and tail and ruby-set eyes. True to its name, the piece also features sculpted peonies adorned with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds. Every feather and petal is meticulously formed, flowing seamlessly into a diamond-set chain, making it a rare, collector-worthy piece that exemplifies Poh Heng’s highest level of artistry and cultural storytelling.
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Legacy Peony Si Dian Jin set
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Legacy Peony Si Dian Jin set
For those drawn to tradition expressed with restraint and elegance, the Legacy Peony Si Dian Jin set offers a contemporary interpretation of ceremonial gold jewellery. Comprising a pendant, earrings, bangle, and ring in 22K yellow gold, each piece centres on a sculpted peony framed within intricate openwork.
Light in appearance yet rich in symbolism, the set balances heritage with wearability. The pendant rests gracefully along the neckline; the earrings catch the light with subtle movement; the bangle features a trio of peony medallions along a polished band; and the ring presents a raised floral motif that feels elegant yet enduring. Together, they form a refined modern heirloom—perfect for marking life’s milestones or festive gifting.
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Legacy Peony Si Dian Zuan set
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Legacy Peony Si Dian Zuan set
Reimagining tradition through a brilliant, diamond-forward lens, the Legacy Peony Si Dian Zuan set translates ceremonial jewellery into contemporary fine pieces crafted in 18K white gold. The collection includes a diamond pendant, earrings, bracelet, and ring, each showcasing a peony motif rendered in airy openwork and accented with pavé-set diamonds.
The effect is luminous yet restrained. Lace-like geometry allows light to pass through, giving the pieces an ethereal quality while maintaining structure and presence. Designed for versatility, these creations move effortlessly from occasion wear to everyday elegance—ideal for the modern collector who appreciates refined luxury.
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Legacy Peony diamond pendant in white gold
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Legacy Peony diamond pendant in white gold
Rounding off the collection on a truly elegant note is the Legacy Peony diamond pendant in 18K white gold—a study in balance, symbolism, and modern finesse. Framed within an openwork medallion, the peony motif unfolds in fine diamond detailing, finished with a softly rounded diamond-set opening that enhances its airy, sculptural quality. Resting elegantly along the neckline, it is a piece that speaks quietly yet powerfully, and is an expression of heritage preserved in brilliance.
Chain sold separately.
Discover Poh Heng’s Legacy collection online or up close, in person at Poh Heng boutiques islandwide.
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