Jewellery
BOX Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of a lady’s jewellery collection
the Sweetest thing Chopard’s appetizing new jewellery line for 2012 will tempt you towards the prettiest and most glittering of its new delights (and cupcakes too). The Geneva jewellery house has created a playful collection which is deliberate in turning away from the occasionally stiff formality of high jewellery and instead is all about having fun with your accessories. Sumptuous colours and scrumptious shapes will entice you like a child drawn to a confectioner’s window display and the delectable concoction of candy-bright jewels can be worn any day, or night, of the week. www.chopard.com
Cutting EdgE Vanessa Kandiyoti’s handcrafted fine jewellery charms are based on the evil eye concept of protection and good fortune. Taken from her first collection, ‘Evil Eye’, these iconic pieces are our top picks this month
darling diamonds Boodles’ Velocity and Roulette collections are certain to cause a stir in the world of jewellery. The stunning collections are made up of 18-carat white gold, yellow and rose gold pendants, bracelets and earrings and white diamonds. White gold and diamond-set Roulette pendant, from £1,900, www.boodles.com
W&W Bespoke
“the protective charms created to ward off the curse, by bending the malicious look back to the voyeur, have captivated my imagination and inspired my work. Wearing an Evil Eye bracelet or necklace has always given me a sense of comfort and protection which is why i wanted to share it with the rest of the world”
In the heart of Battersea on Webbs Road, British jewellers W&W have opened their first studio, offering the highest standard of British craftsmanship and both a personal and reassuringly professional service. W&W can accommodate any jewellery request and customers have control over the whole process, working with diamond specialists to ensure their dream results in unique and stunning pieces. The Classic Solitaire bespoke engagement ring, POA, W&W www.wandwjewellery.com
18-carat white gold logo necklace with diamonds and blue and yellow sapphires, £1,890; 18-carat yellow gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires, £1,675 Vanessa Kandiyoti: stocked at Joseph, 16 Sloane Street, & Harvey Nichols
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