The big apple's big carats

New York-based Siegelson produces only the finest objects, designed without compromise. Kitty Go reports in Hong Kong.

To most people, an obvious show of wealth may come in the form of a sparkling, large diamond of perfect quality and proportions. But to a select few, the style and rarity of jewels transcend commercial value and the need for the blatant display of wealth.

Erudite collectors go to New York-based Siegelson where they will find only the finest objects, designed without compromise. The pieces go beyond the ordinary and are the complete opposite of commercial and mass-produced jewelry evident in retail today. As company president Lee Siegelson says: "The 10 percent of 10 percent of the market is our clientele, the one that can appreciate pieces beyond intrinsic value."