Her World Feature:
Modern Si Dian Jin pieces you’ll still wear after saying ‘I do’
11 June 2025 - Tradition never looked this chic – home-grown brand RISIS launches its first bridal jewellery line, and you can be among the first to experience the versatile pieces over afternoon tea on July 10
For some, si dian jin is a cherished cultural tradition – a symbol of love and legacy, often gifted from one generation to the next. But with rising gold prices and changing family customs, the tradition of bridal jewellery is evolving.
Today, it’s perfectly acceptable to curate your own set of wedding jewellery that reflects your personal style, is versatile enough to be worn long after the ceremony is over, and importantly, won’t break the bank.
That’s where RISIS steps in. The home-grown brand, best known for turning real orchids into gold-dipped keepsakes, now unveils its first-ever bridal jewellery line – offering a fresh take on si dian jin designed for the discerning modern bride.
Think versatile pieces you can layer, rewear and truly live in – for your wedding day and every meaningful moment after. With each set produced in limited quantities to preserve the exclusivity of the designs, sans the extravagant price tag, this is bridal jewellery that’s as individual as the woman who wears it: timeless, thoughtful and entirely her own.
From modern romantics to bold individualists, find out more about the si dian jin collections to match every bridal style.
For the Statement Bride
For the bride who favours scale, spectacle and silhouette, but always with intention, the Aqua Enchante collection offers a masterclass in balance. Inspired by the quiet poetry of the ocean, each piece channels the fluid grace of underwater flora, brought to life through the iridescence of freshwater pearls, citrine and white topaz.
While si dian jin traditionally comes in a set of four, the Aqua Enchante collection offers a creative twist for those who want more personalisation options. For under $2,200, the combination includes a necklace with a detachable pendant doubling as a brooch, a hand chain and your choice of earrings from three versatile styles
The standout 18K gold and rhodium earrings with Swiss blue topaz (see below) feature a unique modular design: each layer is detachable, revealing organic detailing beneath and offering multiple styling possibilities, including the option to personalise with your own solitaire.
The Aqua Enchante earrings ($350) have a modular design with detachable layers, while the necklace ($980) features a detachable pendant that can be worn as a brooch.
Another option is the Aqua Enchante threader earrings, encapsulated in 18K gold and rhodium, with a sleek K-style silhouette and adjustable chains, together with white topaz and citrine gemstones that catch the light with every movement.
Styling tips: Worn with architectural necklines or bare shoulders, the earrings bring a sense of movement and clarity to the wedding day look. Afterwards, they transition effortlessly into everyday elegance and, when paired with a tailored blazer or silk blouse, offer the kind of understatement that still speaks volumes.
The necklace adds even more styling mileage. Putting a fresh spin on the traditional four-piece si dian jin, the Aqua Enchante version features a detachable pendant that can be worn in various ways – as a brooch or with its original pearl strand for a more classic finish.
For the Grand Romantic
She chooses with intention, and every detail is deliberate. For this bride, jewellery isn’t just an ornament, but emblems of heritage, transformation and quiet personal rebirth.
The Scarlet Veil si dian jin set, below $2,000 for the set of four (a necklace, bangle, ring and set of earrings)
Inspired by the lace-like structure of the Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid, the Scarlet Veil collection – launching from July 3 at all RISIS stores and online – captures this spirit in an intricate 18K gold filigree, anchored by a sculptural butterfly encapsulated in rhodium.
Modelled after Singapore’s national butterfly, the Common Rose, the motif evokes flight, freedom and metamorphosis. Accents of red garnet and white topaz bring warmth and light to the Scarlet Veil bangle’s design, infusing each piece with symbolic depth.
Styling tips: On the wedding day, it pairs beautifully with lace sleeves or a mandarin-collar gown, traditional elements reframed through the lens of modern craftsmanship. Beyond the aisle, it slips effortlessly into rotation as a solo statement with a black slip dress or layered for festive dinners and polished workdays.
For the Romantic Nonconformist
This is a bride who might wear a corset top, puffed sleeves, a cathedral veil or none of the above. Her style bends toward the romantic, but never the predictable. She embraces florals without falling into cliche, and honours tradition only when it feels like her own.
For under $1,000, the Oncidium Orchids set offers creative versatility too, featuring a necklace with a detachable pendant that functions as a brooch, paired with a ring and earrings.
RISIS’s Oncidium Orchids collection captures that balance beautifully. Each piece begins with a real orchid, individually selected at its peak and preserved in 24K Swiss gold and palladium, the latter a material stronger than platinum, yet light enough for effortless wear. No two blooms are alike, making every piece uniquely hers.
The standout Orchid pearl necklace cum brooch pairs a petite Oncidium Wildcat orchid with a strand of luminous freshwater pearls. The orchid pendant detaches to become a brooch or focal charm, while the necklace itself can be worn as a long strand or doubled up for a layered look (see above), making it versatile enough to suit both formal occasions and everyday elegance.
Styling tips: On the wedding day, it offers a graceful counterpoint to high necklines or pared-back silhouettes. Long after, it becomes a quietly poetic detail whether worn on a lapel, layered with a fine chain or styled solo for evenings. Versatility has never looked this romantic.
For the Emotionally Elegant
She’s unfussy, intentional and quietly luxurious. This is a bride who marries in a slip dress, a silk suit or nothing traditional at all, as she’s guided more by feeling than form. For her, jewellery doesn’t need to be loud to carry weight. It should speak to her story, not distract from it.
The NyonyaBelle si dian jin set, below $1,300 for the set of four (necklace, bracelet, ring and pair of earrings)
That sensibility lives in NyonyaBelle, a graphic nod to Peranakan tilework, encapsulated in 18K yellow gold and softened with rose quartz and white topaz gemstones.
Styling tips: The earrings are designed with mix-and-match styling in mind, a gentle flicker of colour that complements minimalist gowns and satin slips without pulling focus. The mini Peranakan tile-inspired studs can be worn solo as a subtle nod to heritage that adds polish to weekday looks, or paired as a full set for evening drinks to carry charm without effort.
That same quiet clarity continues in the Beaded Ascocenda set (see below), where rich malachite and gold meet in a study of contrast and craftsmanship.
The earrings, featuring a gemstone-framed orchid bloom and white topaz, offer modular versatility: the mini orchid can be worn alone or styled atop a beaded malachite base for added depth and colour.
The Beaded Ascocenda si dian jin set, below $1,500 for the set of four (necklace, bracelet, ring and pair of earrings)
Styling tips: As a single statement on the wedding day, they add depth without excess. After, they pair beautifully with cream knits and linen – understated, radiant and worn like a second skin.
Both earrings in the NyonyaBelle and Beaded Ascocenda collections feature detachable ear studs that let you mix and match across styles for a more personalised look. For example, you can swap out the mini orchid with your own solitaire or stud earrings atop the rose quartz or malachite base. Try the rose quartz base with a pearl or diamond stud for an elegant look, or layer the malachite with a bold gemstone for festive occasions.
For the Delicate Modernist
This bride embraces detail, grace and quiet expression, favouring pieces that speak gently but with intention. Her style is floral, but never overly sweet; sentimental, but never saccharine. It’s not about extravagance, but refinement, a kind of beauty defined entirely on her terms.
The Ascocenda Garden si dian jin set, below $1,200 for the set of four (necklace, bracelet, ring and pair of earrings)
Ascocenda Garden captures that spirit. A fully handcrafted tribute to blooming orchids, it’s encapsulated in 18K gold and dusted with natural white topaz that catches the light like morning dew. Its bracelet is featherlight yet intricate, bringing soft structure to embroidered sleeves, corset tops, or sheer organza – a subtle standout for the bride who favours fluid lines and thoughtful detail.
Styling tip: After the ceremony, it shifts effortlessly into the everyday, pairing with cashmere or denim just as easily. Wear it to your best friend’s wedding, or simply to feel like yourself on a Wednesday.
For the Keepsake Storykeeper
This bride doesn’t follow trends. She sets her own rhythm. There’s a refinement to her style, anchored not in minimalism but in mastery. What she wears today will look just as right twenty years from now, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Vanda Whispers si dian jin set, below $1,000 for the set of four (necklace, bracelet, ring and pair of earrings)
The Vanda Whispers collection, one of RISIS’s most beloved, returns with refined iterations at all RISIS stores and online from July 3.
At its heart is a single light-catching and luminous floating freshwater pearl that echoes the quiet strength of the gilded Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid, a national symbol of beauty, grace and endurance.
Styling tips: The 18K gold-encapsulated necklace needs no introduction or companions. Worn with a column gown and a low bun, it channels bridal elegance in its purest form. Beyond the ceremony, it’s designed to move through a lifetime of moments like milestone dinners, formal events or even a powerfully pared-back workday.