By Joy Evangelica Agoylo
There’s something about the holidays that calls for a little extra shimmer, and F&C Jewelry delivered just that. The homegrown fine jewelry brand welcomed the festive season with an intimate afternoon affair at SM Makati, where timeless elegance met the magic of Christmas through its Holiday 2025 Collection aptly titled “Brilliance & Yuletide Glow.”
The event sparkled with sophistication, gathering Manila’s most stylish personalities, loyal patrons, and jewelry lovers who share the brand’s appreciation for fine Filipino craftsmanship. Guests were greeted by a warm, festive atmosphere, gilded décor, holiday music, and displays that glittered with gold, diamonds, pearls, and colored gemstones.
Among the notable attendees was Filipina-Australian actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith, who turned heads with her understated elegance. Jasmine, who also graced the September–October 2025 Digital Cover of STYLISH Magazine, perfectly embodied F&C’s modern muse: radiant, refined, and effortlessly timeless.
The new Holiday 2025 Collection is a celebration of both artistry and emotion. The pieces, ranging from bold link necklaces and sculptural gold cuffs to fluid, modern earrings, capture the essence of contemporary luxury without losing the warmth of heritage. Each design feels like a keepsake, meant to mark life’s precious milestones while still being wearable every day.
Pieces of jewelry from the F&C Holiday Collection
“Brilliance & Yuletide Glow reflects what F&C Jewelry has always stood for: beauty that lasts beyond trends,” said the team behind the brand. “Each piece is created with care, honoring our roots while embracing the energy of today’s Filipina.”
For over five decades, F&C Jewelry has built a legacy of craftsmanship and trust. Founded in 1973 by Marcelino M. Florete, Jr. and Susan Caperonce-Florete, the brand began as a humble jewelry and pawnshop in Iloilo City and has since grown into the country’s largest fine jewelry retail chain, with over 70 boutiques nationwide. Today, with the next generation at the helm, Marissa and Marjorie Florete, both graduates of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), F&C continues to evolve while staying true to its heritage.
“Having been around for more than 50 years, F&C Jewelry has been built by four generations of jewelers dating back to 1949. It has since become the biggest jewelry retailer in the Philippines with over 70 stores nationwide. The new ‘Brilliance & Yuletide Glow’ Holiday 2025 Collection is made of contemporary fine jewelry that are wearable investments, crafted for special occasions and daily living. The jewelry pieces are inspired by structural forms and modern architecture, resulting in designs that are linear and solid yet playful, balancing heritage and innovation,” Marjorie Florete, graduate gemologist from GIA and vice president for sales of F&C Jewelry, shared in her speech during the event.
As the brand celebrates over 50 years of brilliance, Brilliance & Yuletide Glow serves as both a festive debut and a heartfelt reflection of F&C’s enduring promise: to bring light, beauty, and meaning to every season of life.
F&C Jewelry is available at all SM Stores and its flagship boutique at Ayala Malls Glorietta. For more information, visit www.fncjewelry.com or follow @fncjewelry on Instagram.
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Jasmine Curtis-Smith is on the cover of STYLISH Magazine right now, as she shares her thoughts on good storytelling in films, as she’s set to star in upcoming movies Open Night, a 2025 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sapphic film entry; and Manila’s Finest, an upcoming 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) crime drama movie.
Read the Stylish Magazine September-October 2025 cover story here.
Watch out for a new #StylishPodcast episode featuring our cover girl Jasmine Curtis-Smith, dropping soon on Facebook and YouTube.
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