I love this ring and I usually wear it when I'm wearing a gemstone necklace where the stones work well with gold, as it always co-ordinates and never competes. I love the texture on the surface of the gold and the width, which is almost the same all the way round.
Since I was a child I have been fascinated with lava stone. I think it came about after my sister went on a school trip and, from what I remember, visited Mount Vesuvius and came back with a piece of lava. I was amazed by this small piece of black rough stone that was once boiling hot, red lava.
So when I wanted to create a necklace in matt black to provide contrast and texture against clothing, I knew it needed to be lava stone.
One of my favourite stone and colour combinations is the rich brown of smoky quartz with the green/blue of aquamarine. You will see this combination in the Imogen long necklace, but I wanted a short necklace with the same beautiful combination of colours and stones, so the Alaia was created!
I select each aquamarine stone for this necklace to ensure the stones have natural brown markings. The smoky quartz draws on these markings, as does the deep brown thread used to string the stones. As a result the Alaia has a wonderful unity, just as I had intended. The detachable smoky quartz drop is the icing on the cake for me, as I love a necklace which can be worn in two ways, clasp and dropper to the front or dropper removed and clasp to the back.
Casual or formal, this necklace will add sophistication and elegance to any outfit. Team it with low key earrings and bangles, in either silver or gold. The necklace is the main event here.
As you can see, I've styled it on our model in a plain layered jersey t-shirt for an elevated casual look, and also with a silk blouse for something more formal. It looks great with dark colours, particularly chocolate brown.
The Amy came about because I wanted a simple, slim cuff that could work easily with any other gold pieces you might be wearing. It's a great staple, and it's enough worn on its own, but it stacks just as happily with bangles.
To lift an everyday look, wear it with the Madge gold hoops and the Ines gold pendant.
To create a stack, I love it with the Angel hammered bangles and the Chrissie horn bangle. You get great textures: the hammered detail of the bangles against the polished smooth horn with its natural colour variations.
I love these earrings for the intricate cut out detailing on each of the three layers, and for how the layers move. The overall design makes me think of Japanese pagodas. The gorgeous pearl at the bottom adds such elegance.
I knew when I included them in the range how much I would wear them. I particularly love them with a tie neck satin blouse where there's no possibility of wearing a necklace. They're all I need around my face. I pair them with the Agatha ring and Margot cuff.
Never wear them with a patterned top. They should sit against a solid colour, as they have a pattern of their own through the intricate metalwork and layered shape. They need a plain backdrop to showcase their beauty.
If you don't already know I absolutely love pearls, particularly baroque pearls with their uneven shapes and beautiful lustre. This necklace came about as I wanted to showcase the beauty of a single pearl. So I handpick each pearl for its size and lustre. The richness of the pearl with the gold looks incredible, so tasteful and utterly timeless.
I hand pick each pearl for this necklace, and please believe me when I say it's an absolute labour of love. The delicate blue grey is almost iridescent, and the organic shape makes each one truly unique. The photograph is an example of the shape and look of these beautiful blue grey freshwater pearls.
I love to wear mine either on its own or layered with the Claudia diamond look silver necklace. It also looks great with the Sandrine.
If you don't already know I absolutely love pearls, particularly baroque pearls with their uneven shapes and beautiful lustre. This necklace came about as I wanted to showcase the beauty of a single pearl. So I handpick each pearl for its size and lustre. So tasteful and utterly timeless.
I created this bangle to be one of those essentials you can rely on every day and can be worn with any other bangles you may have. I wanted it to be handmade with a hammered finish. This hammered finish just catches the light beautifully. Being sterling silver it will always be with you, never dating. We use a heavy micron of gold plating so it has a beautiful gold finish.
I created this bangle to be one of those essentials you can rely on every day and can be worn with any other bangles you may have. I wanted it to be handmade with a hammered finish. This hammered finish just catches the light beautifully. Being sterling silver it will always be with you, never dating.
I always loved the look of fine diamond bracelets maybe worn with a watch or subtly catching the light amongst a bracelet stack, an unexpected sparkle from a diamond or worn solely on its own. The Antonia is so classy it was an essential to the collection.
I always loved the look of fine diamond bracelets maybe worn with a chrome watch or subtly catching the light amongst a bracelet stack, an unexpected sparkle from a diamond or worn solely on its own. The Antonia is so classy it was an essential to the collection.
Simple and stylish is the only way to describe the Athena bangle. Solid silver with a polished finish, the Athena gives such a clean look, it is the perfect companion to any other style of bracelet you may wish to layer with it. I love it on its own too, because the Athena is bold enough to hold its own!
The combination of black with cream pearls is timeless and in my mind always makes me think of Coco Chanel. I designed this necklace as I wanted a statement piece in this striking pairing, to sit in the neckline of a shirt or jacket. I decided on black thread for the stringing to emphasise the contrast and also give the necklace a chic modern edge.
If you don't already know, I adore pearls. I wanted to design a simple pearl necklace which you could wear formally or casually and also felt very contemporary. The combination of the texture of the suede and nacre of the pearl is so lovely; the black suede with pearl and gold is timeless.
If you don't already know, I adore pearls. I wanted to design a simple pearl necklace which I could wear formally or casually and also felt very contemporary. The combination of the texture of the suede and nacre of the pearl is so lovely; the warmth of the chocolate suede with pearl and gold is perfect.
If you don't already know, I adore pearls. I wanted to design a simple pearl necklace which I could wear formally or casually and also felt very contemporary. The combination of the texture of the suede and nacre of the pearl is so lovely, together with the contrast between the black and white, a striking combination.
I wanted to have the Bay earring in the collection as it has beautiful simplicity to its design, making it a perfect earring for those days you don't want to make a statement but you do want to show you look beautifully finished. These small details matter and the Bay delivers a refined finish.
I wanted to have the Bay earring in the collection as it has beautiful simplicity to its design, making it a perfect earring for those days you don't want to make a statement but you do want to show you look beautifully finished. These small details matter and the Bay delivers a refined finish.
Pearls are my go to. A bracelet, earrings or a necklace, I always reach for them, either as the statement or as a beautiful, quiet and elegant addition.
The Bella, along with the Bonnie which is the same bracelet with a silver clasp, is one of those pieces I would put in a wardrobe essentials category. It works beautifully on its own and looks great layered or stacked with other bracelets for a more contemporary twist. I selected these pearls specifically for their gorgeous irregular shape, size and lustre.
Pearls are the birthstone, though not technically a stone, for anyone born in June. How lucky.
The Betty earrings feel like old friends. I designed them for the collection in the very early days. I wanted a drop pearl earring that felt modern, not too much for daywear but also perfect for evening.
Never wear a pearl necklace with the Betty, as it will look too matchy and date the look. Wear them with a very fine necklace so nothing competes, or ideally just with a bracelet stack of silver and pearl bracelets, or a cuff or single bangle like the Athena. The Angel bangles look great with these earrings, as they mirror the hammered detail on the silver ovals of the drops.
Pearl is the birthstone (though not technically a stone) for anyone born in June. How lucky! Pearls are my go to for any occasion. The Bonnie bracelet is a jewellery wardrobe essential, it works beautifully on its own and also looks wonderful layered with other bracelets for a more contemporary styling twist. These baroque pearls are selected specifically for their size, lustre and irregular shape. Pearls suit all skin tones and add a touch of elegance every time.
The Bridget gold earrings are a perfect combination of cool and classy. I love them with a denim shirt. Equally they look fantastic with a more formal outfit; a simple black suit with the Bridget earrings would look incredibly stylish.
The perfect partner for these earrings is the Agatha or Lea ring with their textured finish, they just seem to work so well, making a textured metal statement.
Although the stones speak for themselves and need no help from me to look their best, I did want to design a piece with versatility, to be enjoyed in two ways. In the daytime as a gorgeous simple turquoise necklace, then increasing the impact for the evening by adding the beautiful smoky quartz dropper. The rich chocolate brown of the smoky quartz looks amazing with the turquoise.
Shirt and jeans are perfect companions for this piece. Something about denim and turquoise works in my mind. In summer I love to wear turquoise with linen to create gorgeous textures, and in winter it's so chic over a roll neck, or sitting stylishly within the v of a cashmere v-neck.
The colourway of this magnesite is so perfect to me, and whenever I'm in denim this bracelet is on my wrist! I love it to lift black too, and it looks amazing against white. Such a favourite.
I wanted to add another statement earring for the collection. It's so easy to just pop these wonderful earrings in, no need to worry about a necklace, just add a bracelet stack or a bangle such as the gorgeous Gabriel. Casual or formal they elevate any outfit. The matt finish, I believe, adds to their elegant finish.
The simplicity of this earring is so lovely. It's delicate and feminine, yet it has a presence. Great for day or evening, with its tiny stack of pearls. And what a lovely gift they would make.
Although I've styled them on our model with a brown cotton shirt and jeans, I could easily put them with a fine cotton blouse or a simple black dress. They're a good earring to work with quite a few looks.
For other jewellery I'd keep things delicate: Angel gold bangles and the Claudia diamond look necklace. Diamonds and pearls always work beautifully together. I wouldn't wear anything else pearl.
This is a 'one of one' necklace and I believe it is one of the most incredible necklaces I've created. The colour combination is both surprising and truly beautiful.
When I sourced this beautiful olive jade I was unsure how I would use it but loved its subtle sparkle from the tiny facets of the beads. This large amethyst was a rare find as large stones like this are extremely hard to source, in my experience. When I combined the two stone colours it felt so exciting.
Keep all other jewellery silver and pared back - the beautiful Cecile necklace is the main event!
I have always loved style icons from the past, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and these earrings evoke that era of film glamour and style. We have only made one pair, so elegant and timeless.
They are most certainly a forever pair of earrings. I love the idea of wearing them with denim, creating such a contrast between the casual statement of denim and the luxe element the earrings bring. Equally perfect for a wedding day or a glamorous night out.
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