Need to accessorize those wardrobe basics with unique investment pieces that are big on style but affordably-priced?

Check out Rocks at the Filipino Zone in Greenbelt 5 for one-of-a-kind colorful pieces designed by architect, interior designer, restaurateur and now jeweler Ana Rocha.

Although there are a lot of fancy (read: fake) though fashionable jewelry and accessories available in the retail market today, it pays to save up for precious pieces that you can treasure.

Rocks promotes individualism in each piece so you know that you're getting something special. Rocha's style showcases uncommon, usually asymmetrical cuts of stone, which reflect her architectural background. Two lemon quartz stones, for instance, may be cut in two different yet very angular ways and used as a pair of earrings.

Rocks also offers a wide selection of pieces made of vibrant gemstones, all set in yellow white, pink and even black gold. Take your pick from pink tourmaline, amethyst or garnet, to name a few.

Aside from the main line designed by Rocha, Rocks also showcases works by four promising Filipino jewelry and accessory designers.

Spark by Madel Lazaro offers 14-karat gold pieces with natural-colored diamonds; Icon by Vicky and Bea Panopio features silver pieces clad in gold with gemstones; Vintage by Elizabeth Payte presents handmade crocheted beaded pieces using glass beads, old coins and the like, formed into flowers and leaves; and Colonial by Bernice Olalia offers pieces made from mother-of-pearl and other indigenous products.

As a special treat for mothers, Rocks is inviting women to fill out a "wish list" of items from the store a week before Mother's Day.

Rocks is also offering discounts until May 11. As a bonus, each purchase of P2,500 entitles the buyer to one raffle ticket for the store's Mother's Day raffle on May 11.

Tweetie for Paul Smith

Speaking of jewelry, supermodel and jewelry designer Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez creates a presence in the international fashion arena through English brand Paul Smith.

The designer of Ice Crystals has created pieces that can be found in the brand's website. Visit www.paulsmith.co.uk (click on shop, UK and other territories, women's accessories, and jewelry) to view the pieces labeled under Tweetie Gonzalez.