Rapper Jewellery So we’ve covered “Lazos“/Bows, “Maxicollares”/Statement Necklaces, “Perlas”/Pearls, Love and now it’s time for, oh dear, Rapper Jewellery. Well this will be a short one as I don’t get along well with big, heavy chains. So for you fans of the clunky and the chunky, here are a few examples. From firm Guess: D&G: And Nomination:  Read More →

Love So we’ve covered “Lazos“/Bows, “Maxicollares”/Statement Necklaces, “Perlas”/Pearls, this time it’s Love! Yes of course, as if you didn’t already know it’s Valentine’s day. A few years ago when I lived in the UK I often sidestepped the whole theme; regardless of whether I was single or not I’d make a date with the gym... 

Pearls So we’ve covered “Lazos“/Bows, “Maxicollares”/Statement Necklaces, this time it’s Pearls! I love pearls, well I love working with them and I love the way they look, but from a jewellery designer’s point of view they can be very tricky to photograph! Doesn’t look like the photographers at The Best Joyas have had any trouble, they include... 

Statement Necklaces Ok last time was all about “Lazos” or Bows, this time it’s “Maxicollares” or Statement Necklaces. A few are featured in the magazine and I have to say I don’t always love the examples shown, I’m afraid it’s true in this case: This de GRISOGONO necklace features coral beads set with pave brown diamonds in 18k rose gold, yours... 

Bow Jewellery As always, I love to read about the trends as forecast by Spanish magazine The Best Joyas as it gives an alternative look at the world of jewellery and fashion; most of the time UK trends seem to follow what’s going on in the US, but here in Spain we look to Italy. Five themes are featured, Part I is all about “Lazos” or Bows. Well that’s just great because... 

The latest issue arrived this morning, time for another glance at what the luxury jewellers are up to, as usual I turn to the “Tendencias” section or “Trends”. This issue has five main areas: Broches/Brooches, Anillos Cabochón/Cabochon Rings, Oro Rosa/Pink Gold, Corazones/Hearts and Mariposas y Libélulas/Butterflies and Dragonflies. Broches/Brooches This lovely creation is... 

Another two months have passed which means…another fresh new copy of this magazine! As always I skip straight to the Tendencias/Trends section. This issue highlights: Pendientes Aro/Hoop Earrings Amuletos/Talismans Pendientes Tira/Long Earrings Animalitos/Animal Figurines Medallones/Medallions Pendientes Aro/Hoop Earrings Ah yes I remember hoop earrings… Back in high school there was... 

The latest edition arrived this morning, it’s always nice to see what the high-end jewellers are up to and for this I head to the “Tendencias” section or “Trends”. This issue has five main areas: Joyas Ultra-Light/Ultra Light Jewels, Oro Mate/Matt Gold, Esmaltes/Enamels, Joyas para niños/Jewellery for Children and Links. Joyas Ultra-Light/Ultra Light Jewels Pieces of...