While jewellery is key to kicking the cool factor of an outfit up a notch, many options, especially ones that are high in quality, can be inaccessible to the masses.
The secret to finding stylish options that won’t break the bank? Check in with your favourite sartorially forward celebrities and influencers—ours include IVE’s Wonyoung and actress and model Fiona Fussi.
Spotted on Wonyoung and Taeyeon: initial and pearl necklaces from Korean brand NUMBERING, who is also home to a slew of trendy pieces such as bag charms and ribbon-shaped studs.
Over on the social media scene, stylist Rasmit Kaur, known for her enviable jewellery collection, collaborated with jewellery brand Surmeyi to spotlight key pieces inspired by mangoes.
Homegrown labels are also strong contenders, offering jewellery that are equal parts chic and durable. Think: statement self-tie necklaces from PYAR and delicate stackable rings, necklaces and permanent jewellery options at Curious Creatures.
And if you’ve been as obsessed with tennis as we are since Challengers premiered, Wanderlust + Co has a bestselling range of Tennis bracelets alongside staple designs such as a necklace featuring an anchor chain motif that is a mainstay in model Fiona Fussi’s jewellery rotation.
See the best affordable Asian jewellery brands that are beloved by our favourite Asian stars below.
NUMBERING
At the top of the list is NUMBERING, a Korean jewellery label aceing the game with trendy mixed metal rings, and choker-length necklaces with a ribbon closure.
NUMBERING’s Outline Initial Necklace was seen on K-Pop powerhouses Taeyeon and Jennie, while the label’s The Pearl Necklace and Heart Choker was spotted on IVE’s Wonyoung. The brand also counts BTS’s V, (G)I-DLE’s Miyeon, LESSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin and Newjeans’s members as fans.
Four Tier Strap Necklace
Ribbon Dropped Pearl Earrings
PYAR
PYAR is an ethical jewellery label founded by Singaporean native Nazneen Aziz that offers elevated minimal and statement pieces handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia. Think: gold plated curb chains for creating the perfect necklace stack, necklaces with a heart-shaped locket charm and cigar rings.
The brand’s designs have been spotted on model Hanli Hoefer, who wore a pair of gold hoop earrings in an Instagram post, and influencer Remi Ishizuka, who sported the Due Amanti design.
The standout piece from their collection? The Seer Shell Silk Necklace, which features a shell-shaped amulet in gold or silver hung on a strip of Balaka silk in navy or gold. It has a self-tie design that allows you to style the piece however you wish.
The Seer Silver Shell Silk Necklace
Gli Amanti Bracelet
Curious Creatures
If dainty jewellery is more your speed, Curious Creatures has permanent jewellery and bridal designs in addition to the usual selection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more featuring a myriad of colourful gemstones and sleek, modern silhouettes.
Late last year, the brand collaborated with actress and radio DJ Kimberly Wang for Strange x Curious, a line of accessories starring tiny peridot and white topaz charms as a motif.
Strange X Curious Light Necklace In Silver
Glisten Ring
Surmeyi
Rasmit Kaur, better known as roz_creativestylist on Instagram and Tiktok, is beloved by fans for her unapologetically maximalist take on fashion. Her pick from Surmeyi, a jewellery brand founded by Indian designer Manasvi Bhushan? Mango Slices, a pair of matte silver earrings that can also be styled as a pendant or a brooch, and the Mango Harness, worn as a bracelet here.
Mango Slices
Mango Ear Cuffs
Wanderlust + Co
Wanderlust + Co believes in creating high quality jewellery you can live in, and this vision proved to be successful, having gained a notable cult following on Instagram. Amongst its fans is model and actress Fiona Fussi, who is often seen sporting the brand’s Multi Link Anchor Chain Necklace in her Instagram posts.
Other popular designs include pieces from its Tennis range and charm jewellery featuring sun, heart, daisy and butterfly motifs.
Pave 18K Gold Vermeil Emerald Tennis Bracelet
Teardrop Constellation Gold Stud Earrings
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