UP FRONT FEEL GOOD FACTOR
JEWELLERY
THE GOLD DIGGER
It has been 50 years since the launch of Van Cleef’s feel-good lucky charm motif Alhambra was launched, and since then has undergone numerous incarnations in a delectable variety of materials, from lapis lazuli to mother The latest jewellery news and of pearl, turquoise to carnelian. trends. By Annabel Davidson Taking back ownership of the original hippy sautoir, this year the brand marks the milestone with several special editions and new combinations. Silky grey mother of pearl interplays with pink gold and diamonds in one, while black onyx does the black and white thing with white gold and diamonds in another. But my favourite has to be the simple rock crystal, yellow gold and diamond version in the form of a 20 motif-long necklace and matching bracelet. Feminine, carefree but sensually tactile, the newcomers are proof that Alhambra is here for the long haul. vancleefarpels.com
SIMPLY SPARKLING COSMIC GIRL The new Cosmic collection from Indian brand Amrapali is a gloriously rough-hewn blend of druzy agate with precious stones. No two pieces are alike, being cut from natural rock, but all have a mesmerizing, other-worldy quality that demands a second look. amrapalijewels.com
Van Cleef Alhambra necklace
NO ROSE WITHOUT A THORN
Who remembers taking rose thorns, licking them, sticking them to your nose and pretending to be a rhinoceros? No one else? Just me? Fine then. But Shaun Leane’s new Rose Thorn collection is just as fun as that was, with single thorn earrings to pierce the lobe, beautiful, thorny cuffs in rose gold vermeil to entangle the wrist, and simple rings with subtle barbs to adorn the finger. In sterling silver, yellow and rose-gold vermeil, the collection starts at an easy £95 and is available at Selfridges. shaunleane.com
TA K E T H R E E
ETHICAL BRANDS ALL IS FAIR Atelier Swarovski’s latest starstudded collaboration sees Penelope Cruz design a collection using Fairtrade gold set with created diamonds and gemstones – these created ruby and diamond earrings launched at Cannes are serious show stoppers. atelierswarovski.com
HAVING A LARK Newcomers Lark & Berry use created diamonds in their luxurious pieces, but it’s the sweet Flora collection featuring a simple trio of crafted diamond in various dinky pieces that has my heart aflutter. larkandberry.com
Shaun Leane Rose Thorn bracelet
VON TRAPP FAMILY Berlin-based jeweller Lilian von Trapp’s work is all handcrafted from recycled gold and vintage diamonds, and her new all-gold Odyssey collection is inspired by the hidden parts of urban Los Angeles. lilianvontrapp.com
GREEK STREET Cult Greek jewellers Apriati, known for its resort-friendly, multilayered bracelets blending 18k gold with diamonds and leather threads, are now fully ensconced in their London store on Walton Street, SW3, just in time for summer dressing. apriati.com
RAW DEAL To celebrate 30 years of the brand, Coleman Douglas Pearls have launched their RAW collection, a super-relaxed blend of leather and pearls in rustic settings. Using Tahitian and freshwater pearls strung onto frayed leather cord, the range runs the gamut from casual to couture. pearls.co.uk
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