Diamonds may still be a girl’s best friend, but anything pretty and sparkly will do in a pinch, including crystal. Realizing the expensive nature of such sparkly items, though, many people are hestiant to walk into jewelry-only outlets—hence the ingenious nature of the Crystal Lounge (28 Sukhumvit Soi 20, next to Koi, 02-258-1599. Open Tue-Sun 11am-1am. www.crystal-lounge.com), which includes a café, a jewelry boutique and a cocktail lounge.

Next to fancy Koi restaurant down Sukhumvit Soi 20 lies this triple-function store. Stepping inside you are greeted by a Harley-Davidson and a tuk-tuk lavishly decorated with crystal. In front, a staircase lead to a jewelry zone featuring display stands and windows filled with hundreds of crystal fashion accessories, artifacts and decorative items. These are creations of their house brand, Crystal Revolution, and will run you from B1,000 to more than B100,000, depending on size and design. Farther down, a dining area houses fine traditional wood tables with huge mirrors, and clear glass panes open to an open-air balcony where you can lay back on a comfy sofa bed (a great spot to relax after a tough day).

There’s also an adjacent alfresco area with about 10 tables on rustic-colored raw cement red tiles and surrounded with lush trees, which is a good place for your afternoon Illy coffee break. When the sun goes down, this place turns into an alfresco bar, with funky and chilled-out beats nightly.

Though the place is fragmented into many parts, there are chairs and sofas everywhere. Opt for any place you feel like: indoor amid sparkling jewelry, at the back with cozy atmosphere or outdoor under the trees. Wireless internet access is available throughout the establishment.

As their name implies, there’s dazzling crystal everywhere: from door knobs, ceilings, dining and drinking menus to lamps, mirrors and toilet signs. If you don’t drive, make sure you call ahead so you can enjoy their specialty shuttle service from the BTS in a crystallized tuk-tuk—that ought to be fabulous enough for any refined lady.