Beads Actually brings in limited edition merlion bead for SG50

Singapore store Beads Actually has opened pre-orders for a merlion bead by OHM Beads. The merlion is one of the symbols of Singapore, and has a lion's head and the body and tail of a fish.

Two hundred beads are available exclusively via Beads Actually from July 2 to 31 July. It will be available worldwide for individual sale thereafter.

The bead has an SG 50 stamp on it in celebration of Singapore's 50th anniversary of independence, and costs S$110 in a starter kit of either a plain bangle or a snap-clasp bracelet.

Interested?

Pre-order at Beads Actually

Tinkr offers bespoke calligraphy pendants

Source: Tinkr website.

Tinkr is offering bespoke pendants based on actual handwriting, making them a unique corporate gift. 

From S$78, the company will create a pendant made up of up to two words in handwriting that is provided. Tinkr's own calligrapher Veronica Halim can also provide the calligraphy instead for S$98 and upwards. 

Source: Tinkr newsletter.

The pendants are available in brass, 18k gold plated, rose gold plated, and rhodium (silver tone) versions. 

Want to know more? 

Read a WorkSmart Asia blog post about Tinkr.

Customisable cufflinks for men available on Indiegogo

CuffloCs, customisable cufflinks for men, are currently undergoing a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The cufflinks consist of a hollow area in which small items can be securely placed. According to entrepreneur Josh Jablonski, CuffloCs are designed to work with small objects such as jewelry charms, pebbles, or a photograph.

Source: Indiegogo.

"The screw/on off design keeps your items securely inside the double sided glass and (the cufflink) can easily be taken apart to change the design," states Jablonski on his Indiegogo page. "Being able to change the charms or even put your own picture in them makes them the only pair of cufflinks you need. You can create your own unique piece to match any outfit... and any occasion."

For US$40, backers receive a pair of CuffloCs and a pair of charms, one for each cufflink. Available charms include a buffalo, anchor, eagle, American flag, clover leaf, breast cancer ribbon, American football, soccer ball and basketball. International shipping costs an additional US$5. 

Crowdfunding revenue will go towards growing the business and establishing CuffloCs as a brand, Jablonski said. The campaign ends September 7, 2014. View the associated video here.