hey may be everyday items for many people, but those jewellery pieces we have stored in pretty boxes play a larger significance in our lives than most people realise. For instance, jewellery helps add some extra dazzle to an outfit, turning it from drab to fab in a snap.

And while the likes of Chopard, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels have all become household names, thanks to a bevy of media coverage, ad campaigns as well as as red carpet mentions by A-list stars, there are some other famed jewellery houses that one should know in order to increase one's cool quotient.

This week, we take a look at some of the famous jewellery houses that are now considered vintage finds.

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Fashion Heroes: Salvatore Ferragamo

Worn and loved by women of all ages, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes have become a must-have item in every woman's shoe closet. The evergreen designs have been spotted on many influential women throughout history.

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Fashion Heroes: Christian Dior

One can't talk about the heroes of fashion without discussing the importance of one of the industry's foremost couturiers, Christian Dior. Despite his late entry into the game (he showed his first collection when he was 42 years old), his designs revolutionised the way women dressed. And still does.

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Fashion Heroes: Romeo Gigli

His is a name that not many people know today but for those who do, Romeo Gigli was one of fashion's greatest game-changer from the start of his career in Milan in 1985.

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