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Closed for Easter Holidays

Posted on April 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Our showroom will be closed for the Easter Weekend. Welcome back on Tuesday 26th April. In the meantime, browse our website for ideas or email us your enquiries. Enjoy your weekend! (We know we will…;)

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Goldilocks™ Lucky Draw Winner – Prerna Pant

Posted on February 18, 2011 | 2 Comments

Shopaholics Anonymous Sale 2010, was held in a beautiful space on the second floor along Clarke Quay accompanied with a fashion show across the river. Everybody who purchased from the sale, had a chance to enter our Goldilocks™ Lucky Draw to win a customized necklace.

And the lucky winner is Prerna Pant! A Strategist at Ogilvy, she had not seen Goldilocks before the event, but entered the lucky draw as a long shot.

Congratulations Prerna! You are the winner of our Goldilocks™ Lucky Draw! When you first visited our showroom, you said you never win at lucky draws or lotteries. We hope that Goldilocks™ can be your lucky charm!

We made you a mockup of both Prerna and a single P – what made you decide on the alphabet necklace rather than your name? A name necklace (in my personal opinion) is for slightly younger people and  I wanted something that I can possibly wear to work as well.

Did you have any difficulties choosing between rose, yellow and white gold? How did you make your choice? White gold looks too much like silver. Rose is too close to my skin color. Yellow gold was the only one that stood out the most.
What products or designs would you like to see next from Goldilocks™? More interesting funky designs would be great to see. And something incorporating rose gold and yellow together.

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Year Year Have Fish

Posted on January 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Chinese idiom 年年有余 ‘Nian Nian You Yu’ directly translated means ‘Year Year Have Surplus’. The English translation would be ‘May you have Abundance in life year after year’. This is a greeting commonly heard throughout Chinese New Year.

The character 余 ’yu’ which means surplus or abundance sounds exactly like the character 鱼 ‘yu’ which means fish. Hence, the fish is often used as a symbol of abundance and is meant to give a good start to the new year.

Although commonly seen at Chinese New Year, the fish is a good symbol all year round. According to Feng Shui a pair of swimming fish symbolizes a harmonious marriage, fertility and wealth. Some New Year decorations even use the character for’ fish’ instead of ‘surplus’ as a good luck pun.

The Chinese are not the only ones to use fish as a symbol of luck or good omen. The fish is also a symbol used by Christians, who in turn got it from the ancient Greeks. The Celts saw the fish as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, inspiration and prophecy. And we all know that eating fish makes you clever…

Do you know any other beliefs surrounding the fish?

Goldilocks™ Fish Pendant in Rose, Yellow and White Gold – Special Lunar New Year Price $888

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We are listening

Posted on January 6, 2011 | Leave a comment

It is 2011 and we are excited to see what this year has in store for us. With a new year comes new times, and for us that means venturing into the world of Twitter. Those of you who are already familiar with it, please send us your suggestions on how we can use it best. The world is becoming smaller by the day with the help of technology and social media, and we welcome all these new forms of communication. For one, it makes it easier for us to keep connected with you – our readers, customers and friends.

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If you have read our blog before, you will know that we deal with common queries and stereotypes, people’s expectations, as well as creative ideas. We also try to find out why discussions about jewellery are often so one-sided.

We would like to hear any feedback, questions or suggestions you have for us. Choose the medium that suits you best. You can leave a comment below, post on our facebook wall or tweet us with anything you have to say. You can of course use the ‘old-school’ methods of communication email or telephone (6235 8873) as well ;)

Also, don’t forget to let us know: What topics would you like to see on this blog?

• Further Reading:  MTD 2.0: Look | Like | Share

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Goldilocks™ for hansel enters Mandarin Gallery

Posted on December 6, 2010 | 1 Comment

If you know your Singaporean designers, you will be no stranger to quirky retro-modern womens-wear label hansel. After the success of their first standalone shop in Stamford House, hansel is moving up!

We were part of the lucky few to attend the VIP Preview Party of the new shop at Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road last week. Apart from media, there were quite a few bloggers and fashion-quirky people who were all excited to sneak a peek at the new boutique.

Chris celebrating the newly opened hansel shop in Mandarin Gallery

Hansel founder and Creative Director Jo Soh has new creative ways of changing her shop with each collection. We love how she has managed to keep her quirky interior even in the slightly more up-market Mandarin Gallery.

Would you like some Cartoon turkey to go with your necklace?

On display was the latest collection called ‘Lily the Lady’ as well as a capsule collection created for the upcoming festive season.

Other than celebrating the new hansel shop, we were also cheering our latest collaboration piece – the Goldilocks™ handmade for hansel 2-in-1 Pearl Necklace and Brooch. Made with Swarovski Pearls and Sterling Silver, they come in black or white and just as retro with a modern twist as the rest of hansel.

Black and White Necklaces on display at hansel shop in Mandarin Gallery.

Goldilocks handmade for hansel 2-in-1 Necklace and Brooch

Read more about Goldilocks™ for hansel escapades in previous blog posts.

You will find the new hansel shop at:

333 Orchard Road
#02– 14 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6337 0992

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Jewellery Clearance Sale – Liquidation Prices

Posted on December 2, 2010 | 2 Comments

Are you looking for Christmas presents? Or maybe you just need to reward yourself after a year of hard work? The Gold & Silver Clearance Sale might just be able to act as your little Christmas helper this year.

Regardless of budget, there is something for everybody at the sale. Starting at $90 for a pair of pearl earrings or gift pendants, you are sure to find something to brighten up your Christmas.

Chris is getting into the spirit by decorating the Showroom Christmas Tree…

Diamond rings starting from $260

Which is your favourite gemstone? Rings and Pendants in various sizes

Chandeliers for those Special Occasions

See what Gold and Silver’s Creative Director has to say about her jewellery in our previous post.

The Gold & Silver Clearance Sale is on while stocks last at

302 Orchard Road
#06-04A Tong Building
Singapore 238862
Tel: +65 67330263

Opening Hours are: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm , Saturdays 11am-5pm, Sundays, Mondays & Public Holidays Closed.

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Celebrity Engagements: The return of ‘Diana’

Posted on November 18, 2010 | 1 Comment

The British love their royal gossip, so when Prince William, oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana, recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton, we can only imagine the excitement that the British magazines were experiencing.

William proposed to his Kate – not with a huge Diamond from a private jeweller – but with the same ring that his father used to seal the engagement to his mother, Diana, in 1981.  Since that famous proposal, the setting has become a modern classic and is commonly known as a ‘Diana’ design. Part of royal jeweller Garrard’s collection, Diana picked the ring out herself, thus making the design wildly popular for years to come.

It appears as William and Kate’s engagement has made this design Oh-so-right once again. Sapphire jewellers in the UK and America are reporting a huge surge in enquiries, even in this short time since the engagement was announced.

The classic Sapphire setting with an oval centrepiece surrounded with Diamonds can also be made with Rubies or Emeralds, and are often used in matching earring and pendant designs.

Gold and Silver have collected various pieces inspired by Diana. They will be available at the Gold & Silver Clearance Sale mentioned in previous post.

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Goldilocks™ Doodles, Kawaii desu ne!

Posted on November 4, 2010 | Leave a comment

Christmas lights are up on Orchard Road and the season of giving is around the corner, so we brought Goldilocks™ to the Raffles Town Club for their Xmas Fair.

A tad early for Christmas perhaps, but a ho-ho-ho-ing Santa and all the Scandinavian candles on sale at the fair, helped bring out that warm feeling of Christmas and lured out the inner child in us.

Setting up early in the morning next to more than a hundred other vendors, selling anything from flat bottle art, to cooking classes, wine and cheese tasting along with handmade notebooks and soaps.

Fellow vendors and Club members were curious to see what we had to offer. We very excited that our new Doodles collection brought out so many ‘kawaii‘ exclamations from the Japanese visitors. We were also kept busy explaining all the options to customizing Goldilocks with words and messages.

In the spirit of giving, we contributed a few vouchers to the Lucky Draw. We can’t wait to see what the Lucky Draw Winners choose to make….

Let us know what’s on your Christmas Wishlist this year!

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Look | Like | Share

Posted on October 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

We are entering a new era. With Gen Y taking over and children learning how to handle new technology so quickly that you suspect they were all born with computer chip implants, we are also working to keep up with the program.

Share products from morethandiamonds.com.sg to a variety of social networks

Morethandiamonds.com.sg is revamped and now functions as an online catologue, where you can look, like and share custom made jewellery pieces. The website is connected to our blog, which is connected to Facebook, which is connected to our store, and on it goes… All our platforms are linked, so whether you are browsing the online catalogue, looking for information on our blog or commenting on Facebook, a ‘like’ or ‘share’ is just a click away. With these tools almost seamlessly integrated with each other, you too can make the most out of social media. Inform your friends, ask for opinions or just share your love for fine jewellery.

Browse and Share products directly in Facebook Shop

You can access More than Diamonds through our Facebook site from the tab ‘Shop’ or share products from the website to your Facebook Profile. You can tweet or email your friends if you find an interesting post on the blog. How about starting with this one ;) .

A new mobile interface makes it easy for you to browse products on your iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Even this blog has a mobile interface, which makes it easy to follow us while on the go.

Tell us what other platforms you would like to see MTD on, or which functions you are missing! Welcome to a more interactive jewellery experience…

PS. Most of this blog was written with an iPhone on the bus on the way to work…

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Celebrity Diamonds: Asscher Cut

Posted on September 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

Looking to Hollywood for inspiration when buying an engagement ring might not be the best way to find something within your budget. However, celebrities are trendsetters and often dare to be different, so a little stargazing can help you with ideas. It might come as a surprise to some people, that while most celebrity Diamonds are huge, they are often fancy cut, meaning not Round Brilliant. Celebrity engagement rings come in a mix of vintage rings retrieved through auctions, and new rings that are custom made to look vintage.  For that perfect art deco look, explore the Asscher Cut Diamond.

Liz Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor is famous for her numerous engagement rings, all of them being more than double-digits in size! In 1968 Richard Burton gave Taylor The Krupp Diamond, a 33.19ct Asscher Cut flanked with Tapered Diamonds. Today, more than 40 years later, the Asscher cut Diamond is as popular as ever and seen on many young celebrities.

The Asscher cut was created in 1902. It has its own characteristics, but is often called a square Emerald cut. It has cropped edges, which makes it look almost like an octagon. Being a step cut stone, the facets are longer, hence not as brilliant as a Round Diamond.

The beauty of the Asscher cut lies in its unique shape, which makes it stunning even in a plain solitaire setting or surrounded with Diamonds, like Ashley Simpson’s engagement ring, above.

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