Best local off-the-radar jewellery to shop online

Ladies, floss yourselves...responsibly. For as long as we've known, diamonds have always been a girl's best friend. As much as we love all things shiny, the environmental cost of traditional diamond mining practices leave a lot to be desired. Thankfully, The Diamond Library’s refined statement pieces means we no longer have to choose between sustainability and adding some sparkle to our lives (and fingers). These one-of-a-kind designs have all of the brilliance of a mined diamond, without the conflict and at prices that won't break the bank as they are crafted using lab-grown diamonds and recycled precious metals. Not only are they the leading producers of some of the best quality lab-grown diamonds internationally, their craftsman all have a minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience under their belts. The Diamond Library’s expert concierge team is also on hand to guide you through the four C's: cut, colour, clarity and carat.

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Named after goddess of the present from Norse mythology, Verdandi House is inspired by the idea that you should grasp every opportunity in life, and live it like a sparkling gemstone. They handpick the finest gems and transform them into stylish, powerful and purposeful pieces so you can be present and shine in everything that you do.

Their signature product line is the Apple watch gemstone bands, providing a smart design option to suit outfits for different occasions, and to match your personal style. Their '7 days of week' Apple watch band collection uses seven types of natural stones, and each is 18 karat gold plated. The design, names and stone selection are inspired by the origin of the days of the week in Norse mythology. With each corresponding to one of the god's characteristics, the gemstone bands will empower you as you move through each day and through life. Pre-order one of their elegant designs here, and give them a follow on their official Instagram and Facebook for more wrist candy. 

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The brainchild of Hong Kong-born and bred sisters Tiffany and Jocelyn, Tijo was born to fill a gap missing in the mainstream jewellery market: chic, stylish and well-crafted gemstone jewellery, made with responsibly-sourced, quality materials that will stand the test of time. An integral part of Tijo's brand story is to spread love and empowerment through jewellery; to inspire and help people overcome adversity. Their business model focuses on giving back to the worldwide community, with 5% of profits donated to a select charity bi-annually. With the belief that support should start close to home, proceeds currently go towards Asia Foundation, a nonprofit development organisation committed to improving lives across developing areas in Asia. Follow Tijo's journey on Instagram and visit their website to learn more and to shop their fine gemstone pieces.  

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Aliya Fine Jewellery is a contemporary fine jewellery brand that began in Hong Kong. After eighteen years of deep-rooted friendship, the two Belgian founders, Alexia and Talia decided to combine their tastes and ideas to create a jewellery brand that were equal parts finesse and modern. The brand offers a wide range of collections of fine jewellery, from rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets – all in 18 carat gold, carefully handcrafted and set with diamonds. Aliya also offers a bespoke service and  jewellery pieces for kids of all ages.

Australian born and based in Hong Kong, Antonia Y Jewelry  is the brainchild of founder Antonia Yue. The brand represents a spiritual pursuit of an untethered lifestyle, embodied by the free-spirited wanderer. Inspired by the beauty of gemstones and an eternal Bohemian summer, Antonia incorporates these semi-precious stones into all of her collections. These are affordable pieces that are suitable for everyday wear. They are designed to be worn alone or layered together to make an effortless style statement. 

Obellery is a contemporary jewellery studio and workshop founded in 2014. Located in PMQ, the studio and online store feature artisan crafts and designer jewellery, contemporary and innovative wearable-objects as well as metal crafts. From dainty rings and necklaces to cuff links and lapel pins, these unique designs aren't easily found anywhere else. The jewellery and metalwork workshops are by appointment only and are perfect for those who looking to learn how to produce a truly one-of-a-kind piece by themselves. They also offer engraving services, with multiple fonts to choose from, for a truly personalised piece.