baubles,bangles,beads
as much as we love a bit of bling here and there,
maybe it's not what you always want to wear
maybe instead ....
pretty, feminine pieces, Ulrikke Vogt makes and designs beautiful jewellery
inspired by Norweigan folk patterns and the beauty of nature - there's something for everyone.
super-stylish pieces, Vinnie Day draws inspiration from nature too and her extensive travels with her main collections, for which she is most well known, inspired by the different countries from which she sources her semi-precious stones and components: namely Africa, India, Turkey and Spain.
bold, distinctive pieces by the Lebanese designer Noor Fares who takes the concept of wearable art to a new level - every piece is created with meaning as well and beauty with stones and materials that reflect the perfect attention to detail and finish she instills into her creations.
statement pieces, exquisite, contemporary jewellery by world class designers can be found at Maggie Owen in Rugby Street, Bloomsbury (one of London's best-kept secrets), where she sells individually chosen high end costume jewellery, showcasing collections which impress with their lovingly hand-crafted detail by designers who can be found in selected boutiques, department stores and showrooms around the world.
modern classics with a vintage aesthetic V Jewellery created
in 2013 by British designer, Laura Vann whose sterling-silver pieces are Inspired by jewellery that has survived the test of time with each
piece made to last both in terms of a timeless aesthetic and
sustainable origin; using recycled silver and ensuring ethical
production through rigorous SMETA auditing ... many of the designs remind me of old black and white photos showing the incredibly elegant Duchess of Windsor wearing Cartier jewellery.Inspired by jewellery that has survived the test of time.
tip top high fashion costume and vintage jewellery there's the atelier chic of
Françoise Montague the couture jeweller for the French fashion houses of Nina Ricci and Franc et Fils since the mid 20th Century took over the prestigious Parisian 'De Saurma' jewellery workshop in 1945 where gorgeous pieces widely appreciated for their sublime style are still handmade in colour rich resin at the original Parisian workshop - for example the Anemone brooch and ring. Take a look on the francoisemontague Instagram account, or if in Paris, the shop is 231 Rue Saint-Honore, tel: +33 01.42.60.80.16, Metro: Tulleries.
and the exceptional Cilea Bijoux bijouterie de haute fantaisie where since 2018, Ambre, Ameline and Remi, the children of the creator, have been modernizing and energizing Haute-Fantaisie jewellery with unique creations made in France that will make you smile
cult jewellery by
Pamela Love - her current season's collection is always supplemented by a trans-seasonal “classic collection†of signature pieces that is maintained and updated regularly.
Tatty Devine has become a cult classic of British fashion with its witty, offbeat designs - Perspex silhouettes are the signature style, but you'll also find pieces created in textiles, wood, leather, veneer and enamel. One of her most recognisable pieces are the custom-made Name Necklaces in bright acrylic, which have been worn by everyone from Claudia Schiffer to Jessie Jand you can now design your own Name Necklace to be made in the London workshop.
Daisy Jewellery's use of precious metals and coloured cord and the instantly recognizable Chakra Bracelet is one of the strongest jewellery trends of the last decade
if you're still needing inspiration?
then
head straight to ...
Pebble
where you will find almost anything in any style under the sun! Whether
it's a pearl necklace, gold and brass cuffs, seed bracelets, ethnic
bangles, baroque earrings, semi-precious rings, coral earrings; you name
it - they have it!
Sharu for seasonal and custom collections of jewellery inspired by those little chains that you catch a glimpse of under a shirt ... from Italian designer Masha, each piece is created by hand, made in Italy using 18 kt gold and customised according to the needs of each customer, her divine creations do not follow trends of fashions precisely because they want to be timeless
the ultimate in charm bracelets there's Pandora.
on the other hand, if you want some bling -
we've found the most perfect place to find it - Heavenly Necklaces has the most incredible collection of imitation diamond jewellery. So if you have a smart party to go to then this is the site you need to have a look at, or even if your off on holiday and don't want to take really precious pieces why not treat yourself to a gorgeous pair of (ahem, imitation) diamond earrings...?
but if you want to invest in some real jewels -
visit Hancocks-London a British family run business where you'll be bowled over by the stunning rare and collectible jewels. Diamonds, sapphires, and rubies galore!
or jewellery with a conscious
take a look at:
Dejoria for conflict free diamonds
and Pippa Small jewellery collection which is packed with gorgeous brightly coloured gems and minerals, some in divine beaten gold settings. Not only will you be buying something delicious that you'll wear forever, but many of the collections are collaborations with many indigenous peoples, like the Kuna Indians of Panama and so is associated with many good causes.
and Pippa Small jewellery collection which is packed with gorgeous brightly coloured gems and minerals, some in divine beaten gold settings. Not only will you be buying something delicious that you'll wear forever, but many of the collections are collaborations with many indigenous peoples, like the Kuna Indians of Panama and so is associated with many good causes.