Repossi / Royal Order

I've never wanted to be a princess but this is making me rethink my position. While this oxidized gold stunner might look like something from a hot young designer in New York, it's actually from the 90-year-old company that's the official jeweller to the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Gaia Repossi, great-granddaughter of the founder of Maison Repossi, now serves as its artistic director; the ring above was created in collaboration with designer Alexander Wang for his A/W 2010/11 show.

Above, multi-band ring from her collaboration with another fashion designer, Joseph Altuzarra, and pieces from the "Maure" and "Nérée" collections.

Bonus link: if, unlike me, you do have royal aspirations, pick up a crown ring from Royal Order (California's Cheryl Rixon Davis). Other regal themes also available, like lions, crests & crosses.

Even more jewellery:

• Tim Royall (New Zealand) - carved stone


• Ek Thongprasert (Belgium) - fabulous necklaces


• Willa Designs (Toronto) - contemporary metal