Carefully crafted with intention, Singaporean jewellery brand By Invite Only has added meaning to its customers’ lives since 2009, creating pieces for moments when words are not enough.

Ong Chin Huat speaks with the founder and CEO, Trixie Khong, about how she started in the jewellery business at 19, with no prior experience. They also discuss the challenges she faced in building her business and why she believes that sometimes letting go is the better alternative.

Luxurious Magazine: What spurred your interest in jewellery and jewellery-making?
Trixie Khong: I started making jewellery as a hobby when I was 16. It gave me a real sense of purpose as a teenager, when I was still figuring out my identity. There was also something deeply satisfying about knowing that something I made with my own hands could bring in an income. It made me feel self-reliant at a young age, which meant a lot to me.