Nadine Ghosn, known for her tongue-in-cheek designs including her playful Big Mac and Lego block rings, has just released a series of handcrafted pieces modelled on objects we used every day as children. These include a pencil bracelet, made from 18k rose gold with emerald cut detailing, a pink jade “eraser”, and the architectural straw bracelet with its sculptural bends and pink sapphire embellishments.

“I think we all have an inner child inside of us. I love reminiscing about childhood because there’s a purity, playfulness and curiosity linked to it. Most of my designs ignite that nostalgia, and remind us to apply that energy to our everyday lives,” says the French-Lebanese jeweller.

Singapore-based Lauren Khoo has also been making waves with her fun-loving Gummy bear collection of pendants shaped like the popular childhood confectionery. The bears come in a multitude of materials including quartz, amethyst and diamonds.

“[The design] is actually inspired by my lifelong love for Haribo Gummies, and only picking the red and white ones for myself. Each bear is hand carved from semi-precious stone to reflect the fat little shape we all have come to love,” she says.

Boochier founder Melinda Zeman also recalls childhood favourites in her Nostalgia collection of letter charms inspired by 90s Gameboys, made from gold, diamonds and other coloured semi-precious stones. Also harking back is her bestselling Slinkee design, drawn from the popular childhood toy of a similar name, is re-envisaged in gold and diamonds.

Finally, Dubai-based Aisha Baker cites the enchanted world of fairy tales as the inspiration behind her fantastical creations. Childhood symbols such as rainbows, shooting stars and four-leaf clovers are transformed into eye-catching enamel and gold earrings and bracelets. The Sugar Crush necklace is a whimsical take on the classic tennis necklace and features colourful gems interspersed with enamel hearts, flowers, fish and other playful motifs.