Those days when ladies needed to be ‘gifted’ jewellery as a standard step in the game of wooing and courtship are long, long gone! Of course, it doesn’t mean ladies have grown out of their fondness for sparkly surprises, but it’s just that, in the age of women empowerment, more and more women are buying jewellery for themselves, choosing pieces to match their moods and styles and celebrating their financial independence, all without the burning a hole in their partner’s pocket.

Especially for those ladies who’d rather indulge their own whims this Valentine’s Day, we’ve chosen a range of eclectic, far-from-mushy V-Day jewellery for you, because self-love is true love.

Chanel Camélia Collection – Not just a flower, but a symbol of elegance, it represents a free spirit much like Coco Chanel herself.

Spread Your Wings Collection from Sarah Zhuang Jewellery – A celebration of a woman who’s ambitious, career-driven and confident, this is for a lady who believes in her own abilities and is capable of attaining great heights.

Fluid Azzurro from Atelier Swarovski Core Collections – A bold combination of Montana blue and silver crystal, set in palladium metal, each item in the collection speaks to the woman who believes in making everyday beautiful.

Bulgari B.zero collection – There’s a reason why pieces from the B.zero collection were featured in Bulgari’s latest Wild Pop High Jewellery. Embracing a mood of irreverence and parody, this collection is surely meant for the rebels among us.

MIKIMOTO Jeux de Rubans collection – The lustre of MIKIMOTO pearls, as well as their refinement, would appeal to a lady who knows the value of understated elegance.

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay