All we want for Christmas is...
Christmas is a time of excess. There's too much food, too much wine, and often, too many gifts. There are things that we simply don't need: gaudy gadgets, cheap trinkets and tacky seasonal knick-knacks that instantly go into storage. But not everything stuffed in your stocking needs to be trashy and tasteless. Take a more luxurious look at seasonal trends, and get decked out with these gorgeous and glittering watches, bracelets and chains that you won't have to ditch in your spring clean.
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
Welcome 2017 by counting down the seconds to the New Year on a brand new watch.
From left: Countdown to a Cure timepiece by Harry Winston; Harmony Dual Time Small Model by Vacheron Constantin; Petite Heure Minute Thousand Year Lights by Jaquet Droz; Ballon Bleu de Cartier moonphase watch by Cartier; Caresse d’Eole necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
Go nuts for these timeless classics that will keep you ticking over in the years to come.
From left: The Ref. 7122-200R Calatrava ladies watch and the 5930G World Time Chronograph, both by Patek Philippe
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
Subtle Christmas colours and a little glitz mean this Alhambra malachite and diamond necklace and earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels is a year-round classic for any black-tie event.
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
These bird-themed pieces from Boucheron are seasonal chameleons. The pastel hues of the peacock necklace have a spring vibe, while the cockatoo earrings are subtly summery.
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
The Serpenti Incantati jewellery watches by Bulgari are an eye-catching conversation starter beyond the party season
Styling Nazri Razak | Photography Ricky Lo
Gold and glitzy is gorgeous and Christmassy, but these exquisite pieces have a timeless appeal with classic shapes and shades.
Clockwise from top: Coco Crush Lion cuff by Chanel; Limelight Gala watch by Piaget; Fleurs d’Opales brooch by Chopard; Ganse Diamant Jaune earrings and Trompe l’Oeil Diamant Jaune ring by Dior Joaillerie
This article first appeared on hk.asiatatler.com