Presenting…The Laings top 5 showstoppers!

At Laings, we pride ourselves on offering great value for money to all of our customers. In the past we have discussed topics such as how to buy the best diamond for your budget, and have even given you our top five questions to ask when shopping for diamond jewellery to help make the shopping process as easy as possible.

Sometimes, however, it can be nice to dream of a life filled with excess, luxury and extravagance. Sat at your desk, daydreaming about what your life would be like if you were to win the lottery and suddenly become a multi-millionaire, or maybe even a billionaire – we’ve all done it! Having a seemingly bottomless bank account all of sudden, being given the ability to do whatever you want, buy whatever you want, to live out your wildest fantasies!

Maybe you’d quit your job and embark on an around-the-world trip, staying in the fanciest hotels, dining in the finest restaurants, travelling everywhere by private jet, yacht or limousine. Or maybe you’d buy that huge mansion in the country or that loft apartment in the city that you’d always dreamed of. Or maybe, just maybe, you’d splash out on some extravagant, luxury jewellery! You’d need to look your best for all of the cocktail evenings, dinner parties and movie premiers you’d be attending!

Well, if the latter is true, and you find yourself dreaming of the finest jewellery that money can buy, then you’ve come to the right place. Presenting, the Laings Showstoppers, five of our most indulgent, extravagant items.

Laings Platinum Cluster 1.50ct Pear Cut H VS2 Diamond Ring £11,270. 

After getting engaged, celebrities are always seen on the front covers of magazines with enormous diamonds blinding passers-by and weighing down their entire arm. These massive, crystal clear rocks instantly catch the eye of everyone in the room, inspiring awe and jealousy!

This stunning engagement ring features a unique, pear shaped diamond, which is surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds. The perfect mix of classic, vintage fashion, given a modern edge by the inclusion of a platinum setting.

Chanel Ladies Premiere 18ct Yellow Gold Black Dial Diamond Bezel Watch £14,000

It’s pretty difficult to find a piece of technology these days that doesn’t feature a time-telling function. Whether it’s your smartphone, your MP3 player, your tablet, even your oven or microwave, telling the time has never been easier! With all this technology around, some people may see no need for wearing a watch in this day and age. These people clearly aren’t looking at the right watches though!

This Chanel ladies watch is made from 18ct gold and set with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds, and wouldn’t look out of place on the arm of a Hollywood starlet gliding down the red carpet.

Laings 18ct White Gold Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamond Bracelet £14,600

So, you’ve got your gorgeous Chanel watch on one wrist, but now your other wrist is feeling a bit bare. Well, not for long! This bracelet features stunning princess cut and round brilliant diamonds, all set into stunning 18ct white gold.

Mikimoto 18ct White Gold Double Eight 88 Pearl Necklace £8,800

Pearls have been coming back into fashion in a big way recently, with celebrities like Rihanna, Emma Watson, Janelle Monae, Rashida Jones and more all opting for this classic, timeless look. There are few things that are better when paired with a little black dress than a beautiful pearl necklace.

This unique piece from Mikimoto is made from an exquisite strand of 88 A1 Akoya cultured pearls and can be twisted and transformed into a variety of different forms using its decorative 18k white gold clasp.

Patek Philippe Mens 18ct Yellow Gold Grand Complications 5140J Watch £59,800

All this time we’ve been focussing on beautiful jewellery for women, but the men out there will dream of extravagance as well. When men want to splash out, a timeless, luxury watch is often their first port of call, and when it comes to luxury timepieces, Patek Philippe is the name to know. Founded in 1852, Patek Philippe have built a reputation for creating luxury timepieces and movements including some of the most complicated mechanical watches around.