She said he never paid rent while living with her, but would bring home jewelry. I asked him where those are from and he said he purchased them used. He was certainly lying to me. Wan is accused of swiping a ring worth a quarter-million dollars from a Tiffany & Co in Rockefeller Center and another ring from a Cartier in Hudson Yards in March. An employee allowed him to hold the pieces, but Wan allegedly duped them by handing back a counterfeit ring. It wasn’t until a week later during an inventory check the Tiffany employees discovered the diamond ring was replaced with a cubic zirconia stone and 18-carat white gold mounting. I saw some of the jewelry he has but I didn’t know where it was from,’ she told the Daily News. He treated me really well. I think he is charming. He was very nice to me. As a woman, I basically fell for him because he was a man who was very nice to me. That’s why I allowed him to move in,’ the woman said. He really cared about me. After he was arraigned in New York City on two counts of grand larceny, Wan was moved to Long Island to face charges for an April 19 theft.
Wan is currently being held on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond in Nassau County.
The genuine Tiffany ring contained a natural diamond mounted in platinum. There is an active arrest warrant for Wan in the Republic of Korea for a $332,000.00 theft of jewelry that took place in Seoul, Korea on September 30, 2018, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Furthermore, the genuine ring contained engraving, hallmarking, a unique SKU number, all of which were not present on the counterfeit ring,’ the criminal complaint said. On March 12, Wan entered the Cartier store at 20 Hudson Yards and inquired about multiple pieces of jewelry, including two engagement rings and two watches. He has also been identified as the prime suspect in a series of thefts from Cartier stores in California and Miami. Wan is currently being held on $500,000 cash bail or $1 million bond in Nassau County. Police said surveillance footage showed Wan concealed the $25,000 diamond ring in his hand then placed it in his pocket and left the store. Wan has also been identified as the prime suspect in a series of thefts from Cartier stores in California and Miami, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Police said Wan entered the United States illegally on December 29 at the border in San Diego, California and was arrested.
If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift.
The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. So she decided to make her own. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says.