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WHAT PIECE OF JEWELLERY COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? Jo Stroud, owner of Fabulous, SouthGate, Bath My Dower & Hall cherish locket. My husband bought it for me and filled it with treasures that are relevant to our relationship. Alexandra May of Alexandra May Jewellery, Brock Street, Bath My cushion cut Alexandrite engagement ring by Theo Fennell. Alexandrites are very rare as they change colour from green to purple. Mike Parsons, owner of Gold & Platinum Studio, Northumberland Place, Bath My 18ct gold pocket watch and chain. Originally it was a gift to my great grandfather in the 19th century. It’s survived two world wars. Maggie Allonby-Briggs, the owner of Treaty Jewellery, Northumberland Place, Bath A black onyx cocktail ring, which I bought in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul 10 years ago. It was the beginning of my love affair with Turkish jewellery. Elisabeth Barry, owner of Elisabeth Barry Ceramics, Claverton My silver wedding ring, made by jeweller Rhiannon Lewis. It’s simple, understated and slightly unusual.
Annie Beardsley designs and makes jewellery from her home studio in Fairfield Park, Bath
What trends do you love for the party season? Bold pendants and sculptural cocktail rings to add individuality and glamour to the little black dress. Your most treasured piece of jewellery? A sapphire ring designed for me at Bath’s Nicholas Wylde. I enjoyed the process of commissioning a piece to celebrate a special occasion.
What are the main upcoming trends? Sparkle and crystals. The choker-style necklaces are very on trend, as are charms with symbolic meanings. What’s your most sentimental piece? My mum, who sadly died at a young age, gave me seven gold bracelets for love and calm every day of the week. www.nickieportman.co.uk
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NICKIE PORTMAN JEWELLERY
Bath’s Nickie Portman is currently on the look out for a shop space in the city. Her collections can be found locally at the likes of Rossiters of Bath, and Magpie & Bear Describe your current collection… Effortless style encapsulates the collections. We use beautiful semi precious stones, freshwater pearls and silver. 98 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
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Olivia Brewer and Nik Blake set up their shop on Argyle Street to showcase independent designers from around the world that are not easily found in the UK What’s your favourite trend at the moment? Although we try to sidestep trends, there’s definitely a move towards multiple piercings.