CROWN JEWELS, ANIMALIA, PLUMAGE: DiaGold and Cary Santiago Present a Couture Gala of Unrivaled Filipino Luxury and Artistry

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025.  Two creative powerhouses from Cebu—DiaGold, the esteemed fine jewelry brand, and Cary Santiago, the celebrated fashion designer—unite for an evening of unparalleled artistry and shared vision. They present a 50-piece couture gala at Shangri-La The Fort, gathering the country’s most discerning tastemakers, style visionaries, and cultural influencers.

 

 

“This is more than a fashion show,” muses Jennifer Ty, DiaGold Chief Executive Officer. “It is a moment that honors the artistry of Cary Santiago, celebrates DiaGold’s design legacy, and ultimately redefines what it means to champion Filipino luxury.”

The Crown Jewels Collection: A Legacy in Stone

DiaGold will unveil an entirely new jewelry collection created exclusively for this show, headlined by its latest masterpiece: Crown Jewels. The collection celebrates the grandeur of big, bold, and vibrant stones—rubies in fiery crimson, sapphires in deep royal blue, emeralds in lush green, and yellow diamonds that glisten with golden light. Each piece commands attention, exuding drama, power, and a sense of royalty. Like treasures once reserved for monarchs and empires, Crown Jewels speaks to legacy and prestige while remaining modern and audacious in its form.

Cary Santiago: A Return to the Manila Runway

The boldness of DiaGold’s vision finds its spectacular counterpart in Cary Santiago’s couture collection. This milestone event marks his first solo show in Manila in a decade. Known for his masterful sculptural design, Cary draws inspiration from animalia and plumage, reinterpreting wings, feathers, patterns, and movement through his signature soft sculpture technique. His collection explores the tension between strength and delicacy, with creations that echo flight, transformation, and fantasy.

“This collaboration feels deeply personal,” shares Cary Santiago. “Both DiaGold and I are rooted in the same values: unwavering attention to detail, reverence for heritage, and a commitment to beauty that endures. To be able to create and present this collection with jewelry that was designed in harmony with the garments makes this return to the runway even more meaningful.”

Together, the Crown Jewels Collection and Cary Santiago’s couture create a powerful visual dialogue: jewelry that embodies the magnificence of nature through gemstones of unparalleled brilliance, and fashion that reimagines the natural world through innovation, craftsmanship, and artistry. This partnership is a grand-scale celebration of Filipino creativity, excellence, and pride.

Discover DiaGold

DiaGold is located in Ascott Makati, Glorietta 1, SM Grand Central, SM City Iloilo, SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Davao, SM City Bacolod, Ayala Malls Capitol Central Bacolod, Ayala Center Cebu, Nustar Resort & Casino Cebu, and Waterfront Hotel and Casino Cebu.

For more information, visit DiaGold’s official website at www.diagold.com.ph, or follow @diagoldjewelry on Instagram and Facebook.