Been thinking how to categorize my almost reaching three hundred sets of just 2015 red packets and finally got it when I uploaded one of my favorite bling-bling piece from DeGem (red packet as per cover photo above). This is one of the pieces that actually look really nice through the scanner. Two years later... I have crossed the 400 mark and also quite pleased to share my latest DeGem series from year 2014 to 2017, just a click away ^^
Below we have the Nyonya ladies from Swissotel Merchant Court, beautiful and elegant using the material known as Luxe Laster (click here to visit FB album for more different types of red packet materials). The word luxe originates from French meaning luxury hence this gorgeous dual set. Also one my top favorites which is from Edward Kong, a very elegant 2 pieces set showcasing it's lovely pearl necklaces with a floral print cheongsam and a very beautiful pearl in oyster shell as the flap. Lifting the flap is like opening an oyster or clam with a lustrous pearl inside, brilliant design.
Below we have the Nyonya ladies from Swissotel Merchant Court, beautiful and elegant using the material known as Luxe Laster (click here to visit FB album for more different types of red packet materials). The word luxe originates from French meaning luxury hence this gorgeous dual set. Also one my top favorites which is from Edward Kong, a very elegant 2 pieces set showcasing it's lovely pearl necklaces with a floral print cheongsam and a very beautiful pearl in oyster shell as the flap. Lifting the flap is like opening an oyster or clam with a lustrous pearl inside, brilliant design.
My latest addition (as of September 2016) to the gem family is a very beautiful set from Peach Garden and I really mean beautiful in terms of the paper quality, the designs and the colors of course. Back in May, I also added two absolutely unique and gorgeous pairs of the majestic goat; Aberdeen the purple floral pair with goat paper cut casing and Moove Media the goat duo with their grand glittering horns.
If you are a fan of floral designs, the sets below will be a treat to your eyes. Kim Offshore Engineering has it's four pieces of floral glittering in four different shades and looks even lovelier with it's folding screen. Medialink is an unique piece as it has beads on them while UBS used abstract prints instead but both are as gorgeous.
I never would have noticed Tissot if not for their monkey set hence I only traded their 2015 floral set years after. If my memory serves me right the collector sent me these via normal mail with just 60 cents stamp. I was lucky that my postman did not fine me for insufficient stamps and even luckier that they arrived safely in my hands. I did not trade with the said collector since >< Find the Tissot monkeys and others over at my Going Banana Page (click here)
I don't have the tall version from Sogo instead just Gama which is the same design but smaller in size. Nevertheless the colors especially the green is strikingly attractive. Below we have another catchy floral set, the six vibrant pieces from Shen Nan. I recall trading these back from the same collector who wanted the HP Singapore set for two years in a row but didn't continue thereafter because I couldn't find any set I wanted from her in return. I do feel bad for the unsuccessful trade and was actually hoping to hear from her again.
The little lambs from Evolve are simply a bunch of cuddly cotton balls and I just love these sixes. I do feel like giving Capri little lamb a hug while the three goats from Jenjarom are enjoying their carefree life. Next is Kornhill Plaza in yellow with their ram showing off their horns is quite a cute piece while from the jewelers we have Wah Chan giving us yellow, blue and pink cartoon illustrated lambs while Tomei delivered us a 4pcs set of embossed floral and golden goat. The Big Group 3pcs set is modern, chic and of good quality which is another favorite of mine. Speaking of modern, Club 21 has a pair of stunning goats with a twist of African feel. This is definitely one my favorite gem that was given to me by a Penang collector, a really nice chap who knows I have been searching for them for a long time.
My first pair of Cartier below from trading which I am totally ecstatic about it and Omega, one of my lovely prized possession, matte material, sophisticated piece. Next to Omega we have Emporio Armani papercut goat and follow by others; Pavilion Banyan Tree Signatures, Lamer, American Express & Bloomberg, Swiss made watch brand Titoni & Epos used simple floral designs; Deloitte as well but used a different material known as Fyberlyn-Buckram Embossed. Do check out Swarovski and Berjaya Times square from Hong Kong because they are even more refined and classy (click on this link to view my HK album).
Next up we have Credit Suisse, all time favorite with their chinese zodiac designs and this year's felt material goat is just as tasteful and delicate as the others. My other favorites include Airasiago, Mid Valley Garden, Akemi, Tupperware, Martell, Forbes, Fujitsu, Feruni, Vivo and Apostrophe 10th year anniversary set. Dermalogica on the other hand took a very different approach compared to previous years, no more colors?
Latest addition is my missing Lavender ram triplets and it was such a huge joy to have them finally reunited with the rest of the Lavender family. Once again a big and loving thanks to my dearest cousin Mei who got them from her friend in Singapore.
It totally feels like it's raining sheep with this 6pcs set of adorable merry little lambs from Cheni. They are everywhere, front, back and even on the cover casing, all having fun in their own ways. It's one of my favorite for sure as is so pleasant and warm when I look at them.
This was Skechers before their new look in the following years...
A simple yet elegant with red and gold hot stamping shines and captures the heart of a collector.
What's the new look? Take a detour to my 2016 Going Bananas (click here)
A beautiful sunset and a soothing violet from Love Bonito floral pair with pink butterflies and orange sparrows and they are absolutely breathtaking. Also recently added are two beautiful floral singles from Mary Chia, bold in red and eclipse, sweet in pink.
A few single piece design that caught my attention are Shu Uemura "wau" (a.k.a Malay traditional kite, one of Malaysia's national symbols); Do you know that there are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau bulan, got its name from the crescent moon-like shape of its lower section, wau kucing (cat kite and is the logo of Malaysia Airlines) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants; And next are Celmonze, Paragon and H&M, all beautiful in their own ways, Celmonze majestic yet colorful goat is also the flap which is really cool; Paragon plates layout is simple and unique while H&M bold floral piece has the thickest paper, almost like cardboard, angpow this year.
A few single piece design that caught my attention are Shu Uemura "wau" (a.k.a Malay traditional kite, one of Malaysia's national symbols); Do you know that there are many types of wau in Malaysia, each with its own specialty. Wau bulan, got its name from the crescent moon-like shape of its lower section, wau kucing (cat kite and is the logo of Malaysia Airlines) and wau merak (peacock kite) are some of the variants; And next are Celmonze, Paragon and H&M, all beautiful in their own ways, Celmonze majestic yet colorful goat is also the flap which is really cool; Paragon plates layout is simple and unique while H&M bold floral piece has the thickest paper, almost like cardboard, angpow this year.
Newly added treasures from HMI unique sheep face in front and back, Meliliea adorable kids & lil lambs in a lovely artistic garden, Q-dees students and Wolo hearty lion dance head. We have the fish motif from Sushi King adorable pair with a smiley face while Giftseries Koi is big, vibrant and lively on a bright jade green background. Next up, a few more classical theme starting with LBS reunion pair with plenty to go around on the dinner table, next is Ngan Yin maiden follow by the four lovely maiden from GAEA, the famous nyonya 4-pc set from Yong Sheng, pretty maiden pair from Public Mutual, floral art painting 3-pc set from Eu Yan Sang, and Herbaline 3pc Chinese wording.
From the wellness experts we not only have Yong Sheng, Eu Yan Sang and Herbaline above, Biogreen four color rams are colorful and auspiciously cute. Merries signature hologram prints are glossy, shinny and a favorite among collectors. After their adorable horse set last year their 8pcs set is back again with a 4pcs design in 2 different hologram prints which is more obvious from the back of the packet. PHM three very different lamb illustration is such a joyful bunch. Latest addition Bebe Fukumaya the baby care product expert is just as cute and cuddly with their panda, goat and giraffe plushies.
Besides the cute 2-pc lil' lamb from Main Place, some of the highlights of this goat year's 2-pc set are Tayaria, Ipro, Sasa, Mika, Tommee Tippee, M&M, Ogawa, Walls, M1, Huawei, Elken, EUPE, Carings, Xperia, Big Sweep, Liansin, Glade Mr Muscle, Petronas, Legoland, Kordel's, Sunshine; Walls has a pair of adorable boy and girl, Tayaria and it's delightful lambs doing the lion dance is really cool while Mika my other favorite as it's the only design that I know of using blue this year; Tommee Tippee although only using the color red and white stood out with its baby bottles; M&M is as per all other years very colorful which never fails to capture the attention of all ages; Ogawa has very nice soft touch material (visit FB album for more different types of ang pow material); M1 another colorful piece with lotsa cute little icons forming the word 吉 (auspicious); Liansin a food product trading company in Sarawak and Huawei an IT company both used the family reunion theme. My recent addition Juice Works in yellow and Banway in pink, both standing out in their own way.
THE FUN LOVING KIDS THEME ~ I grew up with Doraemon and it's definitely a classic to many of us. Big Foot six pieces Doraemon set above is bursting with joyfulness. Another classic cartoon characters are no other than Tom & Jerry and we have them cheering the new year from Biofact Life. Pochacco and My Melody from Sanrio have to be one of the favorite characters for the little girls, teenagers and even some young adults. Next on my favorite kids theme list is Fisher Price adorable little white baby goats (also known as "kids"). Also with white goats plus a lion dance are Top with their small but lovely children theme set of four. Classic Eyewear has four colorful vibrant and delightful goats.
The very popular adorable 8pc family theme Lays has a catch that only a season collector will notice. They (all eight pieces) actually comes in four different collar buttons and that means the total complete set would be a whooping 36 pieces which I was shocked to discover from another collector who visited me back then. I didn't go chasing after the other buttons but gradually over the last 2 years got the rest accept for one last four... have not got to upload a pic to my FB album > <
Hong Qiao family of six is absolutely adorable and this was a set I traded few years later and not got the chance to upload to both my Facebook and website until now. Who would've have known that the world today has been totally turned inside out by a virus. Prayers to those who has lost their love ones since the outbreak in 2019. Yes it has been over a year now and we are still fighting back (June 6th 2021).
Hong Qiao family of six is absolutely adorable and this was a set I traded few years later and not got the chance to upload to both my Facebook and website until now. Who would've have known that the world today has been totally turned inside out by a virus. Prayers to those who has lost their love ones since the outbreak in 2019. Yes it has been over a year now and we are still fighting back (June 6th 2021).
Hasbro the toy maker has a 3pcs set featuring their Chinese version of Santa Clause greeting the kids with different toys while Petron below, also a 3pcs set is simply a colorful celebration with lots of family fun time with lion dancing and family reunion. Adding on two single designs that can be joined back-front; Ringgit Plus superheroes and IT Centre blue fortune monster both having their own lion dancing fun.
MOTORS (VEHICLES)
Nissan by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Toyota by NBT Brunei, Mini Cooper, BMW, Mazda by Chin 3S, Mazda by Maxspeed Automation and Hyundai by Rightpower Corporation, NZ Wheels, Peugeot, Honda, Mercedes, Mazda by Bermaz Motor, Proton, Toyota Merit and Toyota.
My latest addition is the famous Lim Tayar that many collectors were chasing after and so I was told. I still see some collectors looking for this particular family set from time to time hence I am definitely lucky to have a kind and generous donor who decided to let go her collection few years back. I have not heard from Linda since 2018 maybe she will knock on my door again soon? (grin). i have more over at my Facebook page @ 2015 FB album (click here) or by years (click here).
Wrapping up the Gems collection below are the gaming company, a 5pc Goddess set from Damacai with a more traditional approach. While from the wellness company Melaleuca 4pc set that is also taking on an old school look is shinning with gold embossing and multicolored hot stamping.
For the complete collection please visit 2015 FB album (click here)
or many more by years (click here).
For the complete collection please visit 2015 FB album (click here)
or many more by years (click here).
View the complete red packet albums in facebook by years:
2021 (MY), 2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG),
2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG), 2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK),
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s
2021 (MY), 2020 (MY), 2020 (SG), 2019 (SG), 2019 (MY), 2018 (MY), 2018 (SG),
2017 (MY) , 2017 (SG), 2016 (MY), 2016 (SG), 2015 (MY), 2015 (SG), 2015/2016 (HK),
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000-2004, 1990s
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