Great British jewellery designers
Asprey
Jewellery and accessories from Asprey (www.asprey.com) have adorned the rich and famous for centuries and the name is known throughout the world by anyone who’s anyone – from royalty to footballers’ wives. Browse their innovative timeless quality products at their Bond Street emporium.
Ben Day
Head to London’s East End and fashionable Spitalfields to search out the workshop of master craftsman Ben Day (www.benday.co.uk/) where, among many glittering treasures, you’ll find rare gems that include Tahitian pearls and black diamonds.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
You won’t find Mackintosh (www.rennie-mackintosh.co.uk) in his workshop anywhere as he has been long deceased, but his designs are alive and well. Much more in demand now than in his lifetime, the distinctive art nouveau patterns are featured on all types of jewellery from earrings to cufflinks and are available countrywide.
Garrard
Jewellers to the Royal Family and the world’s glitterati, this great British brand has been around since the 18th century. But Garrard (www.garrard.com/) is now defining a new era that combines precious metals with contemporary designs to become the classic avant-garde jeweller for style leaders. Visit their amazing London store to see for yourself.
Stephen Webster
Winner of many awards, Stephen has a glittering clientele who clamour for his stunning bold and groundbreaking designs that cross all boundaries of age, style and culture. See his work at the Stephen Webster (www.stephenwebster.com) Boutique in the heart of London’s West End or at stockists throughout Britain.
Theo Fennell
Theo (www.theofennell.com)’s unique pieces have been worn by the most stylish people in the world and his Keys and Crosses have become design classics – all created out of passion or a story that inspired him. Visit his flagship store in London’s Fulham Road or find his collections in jewellers as far a field as
Newcastle and
Bournemouth.