Romance, as it’s commonly represented, has changed very little. Hearts still dominate, sentiment still leads, and the formula remains largely unchanged. But the Love Lockdown Collection by Jacob & Co. offers a different perspective—one that moves beyond the conventions of professing undying devotion. Through bold design and deliberate symbolism, the American jeweller presents a version of love that’s resolutely modern and unapologetically expressive.
The collection’s most talked-about detail is also its most subversive: a design language inspired by handcuffs. Where jewellery has long relied on familiar motifs to represent love and unyielding commitment—hearts, knots and eternity loops—Love Lockdown depicts a form traditionally associated with control and flips its meaning entirely. Here, the handcuff is not a symbol of restraint, but of captivation; an acknowledgement of that intense, helpless feeling of being drawn to another.
This audacious, unexpected symbolism reflects how love is experienced today. Relationships are no longer defined by inherited scripts or fixed milestones. Love can be private or public, lifelong or fleeting, or even shared or self-directed. Love Lockdown speaks to that fluidity. Whether gifted as a bold promise, chosen as a personal statement or worn as an extension of personal style, the pieces speak for themselves.
Not for the faint-hearted or wallflower, the collection is unmistakably Jacob & Co. Sculptural yellow, white, or rose gold forms are embellished with hundreds of meticulously set round, brilliant-cut diamonds that strike a perfect balance between precision and provocation. The result is a dialogue between strength and refinement – mirroring a contemporary vision of love that’s strong, assured and intentional.
The collection moves effortlessly between statement pieces and subtle designs. The Love Lockdown Bracelet makes an unapologetic entrance, set with 978 round diamonds totalling an impressive 16.37cts. For a more discreet take, the Diamond Cuff Necklace offers a refined edge that transitions seamlessly from day to night. A playful pair of Diamond Earrings introduce movement with a dangling gold chain that sways with the wearer, while the Diamond Ring and Two-Finger Ring—each finished with a signature key charm—are guaranteed to invite curious glances. The pièce de résistance is the diamond-set Love Lockdown Wristlet, where a ring connects to a chain and key charm in a boldly sensual composition. Provocative and polished, it embodies Jacob & Co.’s daring spirit.
Love Lockdown Wristlet
Importantly, Love Lockdown goes against the conventions of seasonal romance and is neither confined to Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. Instead, it recognises that love is intense and deeply personal, and worthy of expression at any moment. The collection gives shape to those emotions in the most extravagant way.
Jacob & Co. has long excelled at transforming passion into precious objects. Love Lockdown continues that tradition by capturing the duality of devotion—its vulnerability and defiance as well as its tenderness and audacity. Ultimately, the collection poses a question rather than offers an answer: What does commitment look like when it’s chosen freely, worn proudly and defined entirely on your own terms?
Discover the Love Lockdown Collection at the Jacob & Co. boutique by Sincere Fine Watches at 391 Orchard Road #02-12D Takashimaya S.C. Opening hours: 10am to 9pm, daily.
