The Jewellery Edit
Jewels, gems and baubles. Their value transcends the monetary. Each piece is part of a story or will be. Jewellery possesses the power to elevate a look and a mood. From delicate layers of gold to statement-making stacks of silver, say it without words. Say it with jewels …
For centuries jewellery has held its place as the ultimate token of love, affection and adoration - A wedding band or diamond engagement ring placed on the finger said to possess a vein that leads straight to the heart, a promise ring, gifts of precious metals and gemstones for milestones like a birthday or graduation, anniversaries and days dedicated to love or festivities. These tokens of love are cherished and passed down for generations.
Bespoke jewellery lends added sentiment, for we all want something unique. And why not gift yourself that desired piece? Jewellery is personal and curating a collection that showcases your authentic self, empowering and accentuating, is not dictated by trends or what is most popular. Choose a piece that speaks to you. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to jewellery. It’s not unseemly to buy that Cartier Love Bracelet for yourself or a friend or stack those diamond tennis bracelets and wear them by day with a tee and jeans or mix metals and pile on your favourite rings.
Dressing up and accessorizing should be fun and there’s something for everyone with a multitude of talented jewellers creating stunning, wearable works of art to make us sparkle that much more.
Let’s celebrate some of these masters of their craft.
Celebrating sixty years in the business, Yeprem has adorned some of our favourite stars with what can only be described as masterpieces. On the red carpet, on magazine covers and on stage, we’ve seen Jennifer Lopez, Sophia Vergara, Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling and Rihanna, among others, dripping in diamond encrusted pieces concocted by this family-owned jeweller. Most recently worn by the ever-so-glam Mariah Carey at this year’s Grammy Awards, how’s that for an endorsement?
Inspired by a gold bracelet bestowed on him by his mother, founder Yeprem Chakardemian honed his skills; and at the age of just fifteen, debuted his expert craftsmanship to the world and the rest is history, as they say. Breathtaking in their design, with mesmerising detail, a Yeprem collection would make any woman swoon.
Their celebration pop up at Harrods in London was simply dazzling!
Valérie Messika imagines diamonds as precious tattoos in her collections, embellishing women with a touch of sparkle. The French Jewellery Maison is favoured by the likes of Hollywood and music industry superstars. If you were wondering about Rihanna’s ear stack during her iconic Super Bowl ‘23 Halftime Show, they were in fact Messika. Diamonds are indeed a girl’s best friend!
Los Angeles Mother-Daughter duo, Ladan and Tanaz Shayan merge timeless with contemporary design giving us pieces that can be layered and stacked seamlessly into our every day wardrobe. Diamonds by day is the ultimate glam and with Shay, more is more, in my opinion!
Update : Style & Pop Queen Taylor Swift adorned herself in Shay rubies to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs win 2024's Super Bowl 58.
Sleek, cool contemporary designs in enamel and precious metals are signature Melissa Kaye. There is no shortage of vibrant colours to choose from. Get playful with your choices because accessorizing should be fun!
Vogue, Elle and Forbes are just some of the publications that have given this NYC brand a well-deserved spotlight. There’s a certain feminine charm in Sorellina’s design aesthetic. Let’s just say, my Sorellina wishlist is long!
When I think of statement pieces and custom medallions, Foundrae is a brand that comes to mind. Chunky necklaces with a tee and jeans and bracelets stacked to perfection? Sign me up!
Colour-popping gemstones, unique designs and intricate detail. That Yvonne Leon Soleil cocktail ring is on the wishlist too! Oui, oui …
Want a stunning tennis bracelet or diamond studded ear cuff for everyday wear, date night or just to cuddle? Award-winning jeweller Anita Ko is a go!
Jewellery aficionados know the name. The craftsmanship is impeccable. Sleek and stunning in every way. That’s what you get from luxury British Jeweller Stephen Webster.
Born in Brazil but based in London after perfecting his craft at the iconic Central Saint Martins, award-winning jeweller Fernando Jorge’s designs ooze sensuality. Known for the fluidity of his designs, each masterfully sculpted piece defines the term “wearable work of art”. Imagine popping on one of these beauties and feeling that wave of glamour wash over you.
A name that needs no introduction. That signature rope design is hard to miss! I’m sure you’ve seen the stunning Scarlett Johansson-fronted campaign on your social media feed at some point. Or maybe Shawn Mendes?
Cali-cool and she knows it. Jacquie Aiche crafts such gorgeous pieces in semi-precious stones and diamonds. JA’s hand and body chains are just downright sexy! Boho jewellery never looked so good! Rihanna and Jenna Dewan, among other famous faces, shop JA’s collections at her house in LA. Yes, Riri’s maternity body chains were all JA. Jacquie’s advice to burgeoning jewellers is : Start with one piece. Perfect that piece and go from there!
If you’ve got ‘em, stack ‘em. It’s impossible not to pile on those pieces from The Last Line. Molly Sims certainly does and so would I!
The crush is hard for a Lauren Rubinski necklace. It’s that simple!
Born in Brooklyn. Crafted to perfection. Simply stunning. Give me Alexis Bittar …
Update : Beyonce's jeweller of choice for her Super Bowl 2024 Ad.
Pretty and responsibly-sourced gemstones, fun and feminine designs are the order of the day with this jeweller. Stack those ear cuffs like beautiful Emily does and colour outside the lines!
This British jewellery icon has mastered the art of a refined edge with his unmistakable design aesthetic. We miss Shaun Leane leading the search for Britain’s next top jeweller on BBC’s All That Glitters. We’ll take some jewellery to ease the pain (wink wink).
Structural, geometric, unique. An Eera piece is guaranteed to make a contempo statement. The Italian founders’ primary inspiration is the snap hook, proving that inspiration can be found anywhere. Dare to be different and channel your inner femme-fatale with an Eera Ear Party!
Be it gemstones, shell or pave bars of yellow or white gold, Ananya has adorned many a stunning starlet on a variety of glossy magazines, the dazzling Dua Lipa on a Grammys red carpet and the one and only Taylor Swift for the Brit Awards. These beauties know a gem when they see one!
Contempo-glam with touches of colour in playful enamel. Luxurious diamonds for cocktail hour. It’s a Kamyen kind of thing.
The singularity and artistry that define a German Kabirksi design are in a class of their own. Yes, he does more than rings but we are packing a punch as we perfectly press pause on our tribute to the masters creating such breathtaking “wearable works of art”.
