Trading corporate grind for bespoke gems: A jewellery entrepreneur’s 7-figure leap of faith告别朝九晚五的职场生活，投身定制珠宝：一位珠宝企业家的七位数豪赌之旅
Stephanie Tan shares her journey from corporate sales to founding Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery specialising in bespoke natural coloured gemstones. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stephanie Tan is the founder of Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery, which specialises in natural coloured gemstones and bespoke fine jewellery.
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Published Oct 04, 2026, 05:00 AM
Updated Oct 04, 2026, 05:00 AM
Stephanie Tan left a 13-year corporate career to start Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery, specialising in natural coloured gemstones and bespoke fine jewellery.
She invested seven figures, mainly in gemstone inventory, using savings and profits from tech stock sales to fund her business.
Her experience as a silversmith and marketing background help her focus on quality, client education, and customised jewellery commissions.
SINGAPORE – After 13 years in the corporate world, Stephanie Tan discovered her true calling in gemstones and jewellery .
Despite being busy with her day job, she took time out of her schedule to train professionally as a silversmith.
Stephanie Tan 是 Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery 的创始人，该公司专门从事天然彩色宝石和定制高级珠宝业务。
《海峡时报》摄影：JASON QUAH
发布于 2026 年 10 月 4 日上午 5:00
更新于2026年10月4日上午5:00
Stephanie Tan 放弃了 13 年的企业职业生涯，创办了 Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery，专门从事天然彩色宝石和定制高级珠宝。
她投资了七位数资金，主要用于宝石库存，资金来源是她的积蓄和科技股销售利润。
她作为银匠的经验和市场营销背景帮助她专注于质量、客户教育和定制珠宝委托。
新加坡——在企业界工作了 13 年后，Stephanie Tan 发现了自己真正的热爱——宝石和珠宝。
尽管白天工作繁忙，她还是抽出时间接受专业的银匠培训。