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Sarah Chong

Everyday Icons in Motion

Between stations and shifting hours, watches and jewellery live quietly on the body, shaped by your changing moods as the day unfolds.

Quiet luxury has its place, but there’s something far more enduring about a piece of jewellery you reach for every day, year after year. A well-chosen ring, a bangle to lock it in, or an iconic watch that tells more than just time. A good piece of jewellery settles into your routine as you move through different chapters of life. Over time, it becomes a part of you and holds its own through changing wardrobes and shifting moods.

(left to right) CHANEL, Première Édition Originale Watch, Extrait De N°5 Bracelet in 18k Beige Gold and Diamonds, Coco Crush Ring Quilted Motif Small Version in 18k Beige Gold and Diamonds, Eternal N°5 Ring in 18k White Gold and Diamonds, Extrait De N°5 Ring in 18k Beige Gold and Diamonds, Coco Crush Bracelet Quilted Motif in 18k Beige Gold
(top to bottom) CARTIER, Clash de Cartier Bracelet Medium Model in 18k Yellow Gold, Clash de Cartier Bracelet Medium Model in 18k White Gold, LOVE Unlimited Ring in 18k white gold, Clash de Cartier Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Pink Chalcedony, Juste un Clou Ear Jewel in 18k White Gold, LOVE Unlimited Bracelet, Flexible in 18k Yellow Gold and 18k White Gold
(left to right) TIFFANY & CO., Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Link Bracelet in Gold with Diamonds, Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Two-row Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Tiffany HardWear Small Link Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Tiffany Lock Narrow Bangle in Rose and White Gold with Half Pavé Diamonds, Tiffany Lock Narrow Bangle in Yellow and White Gold, Tiffany T T1 Narrow Diamond Hinged Bangle in Yellow Gold, Tiffany Lock Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Tiffany T T1 Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds Tiffany HardWear Micro Link Ring in Yellow Gold
(top to bottom) VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, Perlée Diamonds Duo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds, Perlée Pearls of Gold Ring, Small Model in 18k Yellow Gold, Perlée Pearls of Gold Bracelet, Medium Model in 18k Yellow Gold, Perlée Clovers Bracelet, Medium Model in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
(left to right) DEGEM, DeGem DeGree in 18k Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Carabiner Bangle, DeGem DeGree 18k in White Gold and Diamond Carabiner 2 Finger Ring; RADO, Integral 40-Year Anniversary Edition Watch
(left to right) FRED, Force 10 Bracelet Medium Model in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds, Force 10 Ring Half Paved in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
(left to right) SWAROVSKI, Chroma Bangle Mixed Cuts in Multicolored Crystals and Gold-tone Plated, Hyperbola Cocktail Ring Round Cut in White Cubic Zirconia and Mixed Metal Finish, Dextera Open Ring Round Cut in Crystals and Gold-Tone Plated, Dextera Bracelet Round Cut, T-Bar in Crystals and Mixed Metal Finish, Hyperbola Cocktail Ring Round Cut in White Cubic Zirconia and Mixed Metal Finish
(left to right) BVLGARI, Serpenti Seduttori Watch in 18k Rose Gold and Stainless Steel with Diamond-set Bezel and White Opaline Dial, B.zero1 Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold, B.zero1 Three-band Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Full Pavé Diamonds, B.zero1 Three-band Ring in 18k White Gold, Octo Finissimo Automatic Watch in Titanium Case and Bracelet, B.zero1 Essential Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold

Photography Weeyang
Creative Direction Ian Loh
Styling Sarah Chong & Joseph Cheng
Art Direction Nadia Aswardy
Photography Assistant Carl
Outfits COS, Coach, Onitsuka Tiger, Sandro, Maje
Models Shiuan, Gavin / KICG Models
Special thanks to Dr Fareez

This story first appeared in the May 2026 issue of GRAZIA Malaysia.

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