The supercar enthusiast shares why her decisions on which pieces to add to her collection are based on her emotions
From her first encounter with a memorable piece of jewellery to the thought process that goes on behind each purchase, Carmen Ow is no stranger to the world of high jewellery and luxe watches. The 30-year-old tells us more about her love for the finer things in life.
Her love for hot wheels is a well-known fact with her often joining her father, Victor Ow, on driving trips. Not only does she enjoy the adrenaline rush, she also appreciates the finer details and craftsmanship in making the supercars she drives the thoroughbred mechanical beasts they are. Similarly with watches and jewellery, the director at property developer Clydesbuilt Group looks beyond merely aesthetics, seeking that special connection with the pieces before she makes a decision to acquire them.
My first jewellery purchase... It was probably when I was eight or nine on a family trip to Florence, Italy. I saw this yellow gold charm bracelet filled with animal motifs at a tiny jewellery shop there. My late aunt, who doted on me a lot, knew that I liked it and she was so sweet—she went back to the shop to secretly buy it before surprising me with it later on during the trip. Now, it’s too small to be worn but I still have it with me.