8 stylish and affordable jewellery brands from Singapore

If you’re looking for thoughtfully curated pieces that are both stylish and versatile, check out Monday’s Made—the new homegrown jewellery brand that has just opened its first physical store at The Centrepoint. Founded in early 2023 by entrepreneurs Sheaufen Tay and Sharlyn Koh, this local gem was born out of creative late-night sessions on Mondays, where the pair transformed the day into a burst of inspiration amidst their busy work schedules.

Monday’s Made aims to lift the “Monday blues” with playful, whimsical pieces that encourage self-expression and make the start of the week something to celebrate.

Some standout pieces? We recommend checking out the In Full Bloom Collection, the Moissanite Eternity Reversible Bands and Huggies, and the elegant Mother of Pearl Sakura Reversible Bracelet that comes with a clever magnetic clasp to keep it secure without any dangling ends.

Launched in 2017, SOAMI (pronounced ‘sow me’) is the brainchild of Mindy Aletheia Chow, who has made it her mission is to encourage intentional living and boldness through engravable reminders on her range of handcrafted jewellery.

The brand offers rings, cuffs, bangles, bracelets, pendants, earrings and mask chains in stainless steel and 14k gold vermeil, a bridal and bespoke fine jewellery line.

Engrave a name, memory or seasonal reminder on your chosen piece — it’ll make the perfect gift for your partner or yourself.

Prices: SOAMI’s jewellery collection ranges from $65 to $3,835. Prices for the bespoke series start from $1,370.

By Invite Only offers affordable designer jewellery that’s safe for sensitive skin. Founder Trixie Khong grew up with sensitive and eczema-prone skin, so all the designs at By Invite Only are made without skin-irritating nickel, lead, and cadmium.

Designs are appealingly timeless, so they don’t overwhelm you. Whether it’s brunch with your girlfriends or a Zoom business call, you’ll find a piece to complete your outfit.

Prices depend on the stones. For instance, the brand’s Gold Paulette Studs are plated with 18K gold and comes with an opalescent pink mother of pearl accent, which is going for $49 a pop.

Find real diamonds under the limited edition Gldsmth range, which features jewellery in 10k solid gold and diamonds. As a guide to price, the 10K Gold Evangeline Necklace is $490.

If diamonds are your dream gemstone, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Lee Hwa. The Destinée diamond has 57 facets and is certified by the American Gem Society as Triple Ideal in cut, at least a G-colour and clarity of VS2 and above.

If you plan to upsize your diamonds, Lee Hwa’s Destinée and Forevermark diamonds come with a two-year Full Value Guarantee. You get 100% trade-in value if you upgrade within 24 months from the purchase date.

What many people don’t know is that Lee Hwa Jewellery also offers a Personalised Name Necklace service in which you can customise your own necklace with your name and have it ready in about five weeks.

While you’re there, take a look at the Constell range, which features several smaller diamonds grouped together like a constellation of sparkling stars.

Occasionally, the brand also has attractive deals where you can get your hands on some beautiful pieces from as low as $128.

Affordable Luxe – that’s the theme here. Nephrite Jade earrings and pendants in modern shapes are super-versatile and go with everything from office wear to jeans. The jade comes from sustainable mines  in Canada, where mining is strictly controlled.

The Minimalist Collection features sleek drop earrings and rings that are  perfect for everyday wear. You can choose from 20 different cabochon gemstones with different meanings. A ring in pink Rose Quartz gemstone is used to attract love. Yellow Citrine gemstone is believed to attract prosperity, joy, and energy.

The rings and earrings are Gold Vermeil or White Rhodium. A rare precious metal related to Platinum, Rhodium is very hard, so it stays shiny much longer than silver. Rhodium is often only used for fine jewellery, but at MTJ you’ll find designs in both White Rhodium and Black Rhodium.

Marilyn Tan also does bespoke jewellery. She can take a piece of jade or jewellery you inherited and create a new piece you’ll love. To book an appointment, call +65 6222 4736 or visit the atelier at 59 Eng Hoon St S160059.

Layered jewellery is a fashion trend that’s not going away any time soon.  With the exclusive Freestyle Collection, Poh Heng has created playful yet precious pieces for everyday wear.

The Freestyle collection is based around effortlessly 18K chic gold jewellery.  Some pendants, rings and bracelets come in gold, others feature rainbow-colored gemstones or pavé-style diamonds on a dainty 18 K gold chain. You can create your own layered look and be sure no-one will be wearing the same combination as you.

Prices: Poh Heng Freestyle Long Bar Necklace in Gold is $620, 22K Band ring is $230, Freestyle Candy Multi-stone necklace with rainbow-colored gems on an 18 K gold chain, from $1400. Freestyle Candy multistone rings, from $630.

Caroline and Wilson Tan use freshwater pearls, which are naturally produced in mussel shellfish. So each pearl is natural and unique.

There’s always something new on the website because the designer duo create one new design every day, with natural pearls set in Sterling Silver and 18K gold vermeil.

The designs may be modern, but the designers at Pearly Lustre still follow some tried and tested beliefs. Wilson explains, “We use silver because it attracts negative elements from your body when you wear it. And pearls have been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years, to calm the spirit and beautify  skin.”

In line with their belief in sustainability, Pearly Lustre also provides pearl jewellery cleaning, replating, and restring pearl necklaces for customers.

Earrings start from as low as $50 while their rings range from $48 to $6,180, depending on materials.

Founder Jenn Low calls Wanderlustandco “Affordable Luxe Plated Jewellery.” Fans call it a one-stop shop for a wide range of designer accessories, from stacking rings to sparkly hair accessories.

The female-led design team creates new designs almost every week and ensures that each piece is versatile and durable enough to last you through the years.

Designs are made in brass of silver, then plated 14K gold or rhodium, and studded with semi-precious stones and quality cubic zirconia, and every item has Wanderlustandco’s signature feminine feel.

Their pieces start from as low as $55 and they offer an extensive range of jewellery pieces ranging from rings, to earrings, as well as bracelets, just to name a few.