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Ring in the festive season with the right amount of bling, courtesy of our selection of the finest watches and jewellery to suit every budget
’Tis the season of good cheer, great food and the best gifts. Whether you’re looking to surprise a loved one with a luxurious accessory or craving a touch of glitz for yourself, our curated selection of the most beautiful pieces of watches and jewellery has got you covered for any occasion.
From baguette-cut jewellery watches by Audemars Piguet to wildflower-inspired pendants by Graff, take your pick from a variety of watches and jewellery that are sure to up the bling quotient at any party.
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Sweet Alhambra watch by Van Cleef & Arpels
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The instantly recognisable Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is a classic that’s suitable for any occasion. With its four-leaves clover-inspired design symbolising luck, the Sweet Alhambra watch combines delicate design with horological savoir-faire. The Swiss quartz watch features 18-karat rose gold hands over a mother-of-pearl dial and is completed by an interchangeable rose gold beaded bracelet. Pair with an alligator leather wristlet or a vintage Alhambra bracelet to match your mood.
Santos de Cartier watch by Cartier
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Though minimalistic in appearance, the Santos de Cartier timepiece makes a big impression. Since its reveal in 1904, the eight-screw bezel and square dial have formed a signature aesthetic for the brand, making it a watch whose appeal transcends across generations.
Royal Oak Selfwinding watch by Audemars Piguet
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Audemars Piguet reinvents the rainbow with two new Royal Oak Selfwinding sets, both available in 37mm and 41mm sizes. 800 baguette-cut gemstones set in white gold cover each of the monotone variants that make a set of 10 identical pieces. These include rubies, blue sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, yellow chrysoberyl, pink tourmalines, amethysts, blue topaz, orange spessartite and tsavorites.
Pelagos 39 by Tudor
This petite version of Tudor’s classic dive watch is perfect for those with slimmer wrists. The Pelagos 39 model combines the brand’s professional dive watch heritage with a sleek 39mm case, completed with a sunray satin finish on its bezel and dial. It includes grade two titanium, luminescent ceramic composite monobloc hour markers, a rapid adjustment system for the clasp and a diver’s extension.
Manik Bagh bracelet from The Collection by JLG
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Inspired by the Maharaja of Indore’s art deco palace from the 1930s called Manik Bagh—which literally means “gem garden” in Hindi—this bracelet from Julien-Loïc Garin’s jewellery line is as opulent as the mansion it is named after. Featuring 4.28 carats of natural, untreated Mozambique rubies mounted on 18-karat yellow gold, this handcrafted accessory can be customised to suit the wearer. The rubies can be replaced with emeralds, yellow, pink or blue sapphires upon request.
L’École gift certificate
For the budding jewellery enthusiast in your social circle, pick one of the 30 e-gift certificates from L’École School of Jewelry Arts that cover jewellery workshops and courses for all ages. The courses range from a four-hour session on discovering gemstones to meeting the craftsmen at the Van Cleef & Arpels atelier in Hong Kong.
Alphabet Collection jewellery by Bee Goddess
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Make every day stylish with Bee Goddess’s fine jewellery that is inspired by bees. Made of 14-karat rose gold, the chic alphabet collection makes for a subtly personalised gift, with an elegant twist in the form of a gem-embellished bee motif on the pendant. The stones, which range from sapphire to amethyst, can be altered to complement different healing chakras.
King Fook Jewellery
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Make a case for multilayered stacking with King Fook Jewellery’s minimalist daily wear pieces. Pair the Paper planes made of rose gold and diamonds with diamond-encrusted yellow gold puzzle pieces to stand out at any holiday party.
Wildflower collection by Graff
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Graff’s wildflower pendants and earrings are evidence that delicate floral motifs never go out of style. Available in 18-karat rose gold and yellow gold, with diamond details on the larger pendants, these beautiful accessories will add a hint of elegance to a lady’s ensemble.
Medallions by Chantel Shafie
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Those who like to plan ahead might be thinking of both Christmas and Chinese New Year gifts—and the solid gold medallions by Hong Kong-based jeweller Chantel Shafie will have you covered for both occasions. Made of 18-karat yellow gold and outlined with white diamonds, these medallion pendants are available in a variety of designs, including one featuring the rabbit, the animal associated with the upcoming lunar new year.
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As the Regional Editor for Watches and Jewellery and Editorial Content Lead for Tatler GMT, Amrita Katara specialises in luxury watch and jewellery coverage across Asia, with expertise in editorial strategy, feature writing and interviews with industry leaders. Her past roles span luxury lifestyle media and client partnerships. Based in Mumbai, Amrita’s work bridges global trends and Asian market insights.
