Piece of the Week: Loquet London’s Lunar New Year Charm
It’s from a new collection of charms designed to go in the brand’s signature lockets.

Loquet London is getting in on the festivities, with a dedicated Lunar New Year collection of charms for shoppers to add to their lockets.
There are Chinese characters representing longevity, fortune, and wealth, a tiger for the year in the Chinese zodiac coming to conclusion now, and a panda that, though not part of the zodiac, is an animal associated with the country.

Of course, there’s also a rabbit charm to celebrate the new year. As a symbol, it’s associated with peace and longevity in Chinese culture. It’s also considered the luckiest of all 12 signs.
Loquet London’s version is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with pink enamel marking the ears, light blue sapphire marking the eye and diamond for the tail.
Priced at $250, it’s designed to be added to one of Loquet London’s signature floating charm necklaces, bracelets, or rings.
It’s pictured at top in the 14-karat gold sapphire baguette rainbow locket with multicolor sapphires and diamonds ($8,500) and other Loquet London charms.
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