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The One Earring Trend

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Is this new trend of only wearing one earring likely to stick around? Or will it have the same effect as the ‘one sleeve rolled up’ trend that Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing has unsuccessfully tried to create which is try hard and quite frankly uninspiring.
Although stars like Emma Watson have adopted the new asymmetrical look, personally I think its all a bit bland.
Brands like Topshop and Zara have embraced the trend by stocking statement, dangly jewels to hang from just one lobe. However I have a hunch that this tacky way of accessorising will soon fade out and hopefully be replaced by something much more elegant!

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To me it looks as if the poor girl has lost an earring, or maybe forgot to put the other one in .. either way if this bizarre trend starts showing itself in my local area I will be very amused. At least if you do unfortunately happen to lose an earring or embarrassingly forget to put the matching one in, you can pretend it’s intentional! Maybe that’s how ‘the one earring trend’ started!

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Alexanda Burke Wears MyriamSOS Jewellery

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Celebrity Songstress Alexanda Burke Chooses to Wear MyriamSOS Jewellery for her Performance at Charity Event “Heroes at Highclere”

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Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke chose to wear jewellery by award-winning designer Myriam Soseilos for  her performance at the Charity Event, which recently took place at the grounds of the real Downton Abbey. The inspiring event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the First World War and raise money for various armed forces charities as well as humanitarian causes.

 

The songstress kept it stylish and edgy in a silver and black bodycon dress accessorised with MyriamSOS white and black earrings and paired with the Loop Ring in white gold and white diamonds and beautiful bracelets in white gold, all from the Naked Square Collection by designer Myriam Soseilos. The pieces chosen by Alexandra are in line with the current  season’s monochromatic craze and white gold trend, as jewellery in white gold is the hottest trend for this summer.

 

“Seeing Alexandra wear my jewellery pieces and have fun with them is a great pride for me. I am most inspired by strong women worldwide. My collections were “born” out of my desire to create contemporary pieces that would appeal to women with busy lifestyles and that could be both elegant and versatile. The thought of creating beautiful accessories for women with hectic lives is a continuous source of inspiration. It’s essential to me that women can have fun with my jewellery”, said Myriam.

 

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Myriam Soseilos is without doubt one to watch in the UK and has chosen to lead the industry to new heights with her two stunning, avant-garde collections.

 

Recently shortlisted for the ‘New Designer of the Year’ Retail Jeweller award, and winner of the ‘Treasure Designer of the Year 2013’, the Cypriot jewellery designer’s visionary brand MyriamSOSfeatures a range of avant-garde statement pieces. Sophisticated, simple and stunning, her exquisitely crafted artistry is an emblem of style and contemporary elegance.

 

You can recreate Alexandra’s style by choosing the beautifully minimalistic and avant-garde pieces in black and white gold and diamonds from her Naked Square Collection.

 

The Naked Square Collection, currently stocked at Wolf & Badger in Mayfair, is a celebration of diamond jewellery and is characterised by age-old, handcrafted techniques and unique designs. This collection is based upon geometry and the ‘grammar of shapes’. Myriam finds her inspiration in the ‘square’, in an effort to discover its inner, deeper meaning, across a voyage over the centuries. By creating dark toned pieces in silver and gold, the designer has given a fresh and modern twist to diamond jewellery making the pieces relevant for women today, while capturing the classic and timeless elegance of diamonds.

 

Myriam’s art is constantly evolving. Guided by her innate talent and her adventurous spirit, the designer has created stunning collections characterised by clean lines and high-quality materials which re-define the concepts of  versatility and individuality. From romantic designs to minimalistic statement pieces, her creations reflect her love for beautiful objects and colours.

 

 

Amazing European Jewellery Brands You Need To Know

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If you’ve looked through your accessories collection recently and thought “I need some new jewellery” then you’re most definitely not alone. But where to look for inspiration? Well, how about abroad, to some of the most interesting jewellery designers coming out of Europe. Though it’s difficult to find a lot of these brands in the UK, you can find several of them on sites like Asos or in the House of Rokoko jewellery range. Failing that you can go straight to the brand’s website.

 

Maria Francesca Pepe

 

Loved by Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Nicole Scherzinger, the Italian jewellery brand Maria Francesca Pepe (MFP) is the go-to for edgy, urban accessories. Designs are inspired by British avant garde and handcrafted by Italian artisans, with the fall/winter 2014/2015 celebrating Life Love and Soul. Look out for the Forever cuffs and the Love rings whose fluorescent tones, enamel scribbles and sharp spikes will make a statement on any outfit.

 

Con Luz Propia

 

The Cadiz-based designers Con Luz Propia (With Your Own Light) focus on making vivid, striking jewellery from natural materials and vintage items, whether that’s freshwater pearls, stones or metal. The designers are comprised of young artists and travellers who draw inspiration from their stays in various countries across the globe. Their Rainbow Pearl necklace is typical, combining the finest handpainted pearls with gold silk for elegance.

 

Hendrikka Waage

 

Hendrika Waage was Iceland’s first international jewellery designer (she also happens to be a children’s book author and a campaigner for children!) and her pieces have featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour and Hello. Inspired by spirituality as much as natural materials, her collections include necklaces made from wood and lava beads as well as bracelets made from crystals with images of Buddha and the Hand of Fatima. You can find her range on her site or at Icelandic fashion retailer Lastashop.

 

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Another of Scandinavia’s leading designers, Ole Lynggaard is a goldsmith and jeweller who founded the eponymous business and now makes pieces by appointment of the royal court. Needless to say, the jewellery is among the finest in the world, expertly crafted from premium materials. From the Lotus rings with their flower-like precious stones to the Sweet Drops bracelets, which are customisable with different charms, it’s pure luxury.

 

 

Tips for Watch and Jewellery Care for Surf and Sea Holidays

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anouska jewelleryWhether you’re planning to hit the beaches in the UK or abroad this year for some sun and sea, be sure to take care of your watches and jewellery.

WatchShop.com, provides tips on buying a watch for sea holidays as well as taking care of it and precious jewellery you may take as well.

“As you leave for holiday, be sure your hotel has a safe or in-room safe for any jewellery you may want to leave behind before heading to the beach” suggests Terry Markham of WatchShop.com. “This is especially important for high value items or even those that hold sentimental value.”

1. When choosing a watch to take to the beach, be prepared for it to be used, and used well. Make sure it is durable and tough enough to handle what you plan to do with it.

2. Sun and salt is a bad combo for anything except a tan, so choose a watch that might not fade, coloured watches can fade or can change colour slightly. This adds character in some minds, but not all, so be mindful when you buy it.

3. When buying or taking a watch you already own to water-related destination, be sure they are either water proof when submerged or at least water resistant.

4. If you’re planning to swim a lot or dive, be sure you choose a watch that is water proof to at least 5 bar (marked 50m) or higher.

Terry Markham of WatchShop.com says, “A watch can look good, but if it is full of water and doesn’t work, it is just a fancy bracelet”.

Caring for your watch and jewellery at the beach

· If you do swim with your watch, ensure the crown is pushed in fully, screwed down if the watch has this function. Don’t try to use the chronograph while the watch is wet as water can get into the pusher mechanism and enter the watch.

· If your watch does get soaked in the sea, wash it off with clean water, as prolonged exposure to sea water can damage cases and bracelets, and can affect gaskets and seals making the watch lose its water resistance.

· Try to keep all watches and jewellery out of direct sun, especially leaving on a hot surface such as a table for hours on end. Watch dials end up being faded and warp from the heat, and oils within the watch may dry up and stop lubricating delicate components.

· Try to keep leather straps dry, and keep out of water. Leather straps can cause sweat to permeate the strap leaving it salty and horrid, and water will eventually weaken the leather.

· Make sure your watch and bracelets are loose when worn in hot countries to allow the skin to breathe. This will help reduce skin rashes caused by heat.

· Don’t wear your watch or jewellery while applying sunscreen. On watches it can penetrate any leather straps and make them feel very uncomfortable, as well as discolouring stones on the case. Chemicals can also impact on the water resistance.

· If you have had the battery changed in your watch changed recently, make sure the watch is resealed to the correct pressure rating, so it performs best when you need it to.

· Make sure you don’t damage the watch when diving or doing any other high impact sports. This can lead to the watch performing terribly.

 

 

Marco Bicego Jewellery… Venetian magic

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bicego[1]collection_image_small_collections_box_singolo-Paradise_senza_testo_[1] Marco Bicego is an Italian jewellery company whose pieces of elegance caught my eye as being exclusive and highly distinctive. Marco creates hand-crafted pieces that can be worn as an everyday luxury. The brand’s signature hand engraving is made with the traditional bulino, a special tool devised for the art of hand-carving which gives gold a fine, brushed texture, appearing to be almost soft like silk rather than a solid metal. It’s the softness of texture nestled alongside the delicate hues of exclusively-cut natural stones which deliver one-of-a-kind individuality to each piece of jewellery.
“The inspiration behind the creation of my jewels is rooted in my Venetian origins and the natural settings surrounding my territory” adds Marco “I have always believed in quality and in the secrets of Italian jewellery.”
Marco takes his jewellery range to another level with strong branding, changing the rules around the manufacturing process and pointing it in the direction of the woman who desires quality at an affordable price point.
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Live The Brazilian Carnival With Brumani Jewellery

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Eduardo Brüner and his brothers, Emerson and Rodrigo, have created a new brand that combines their family’s legacy, the diverse cultures of their native Brazil, the irrepressibly upbeat nature of its people (think samba and Carnival) and a bounty of Brazilian gemstones. Aimed at the younger market with international red-carpet star Jennifer Lopez being seen recently wearing Brumani earrings, this fresh collection is bound to command attention.

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Renowned for sensual design and a sense of movement in its jewellery, Brumani is also known for exuberant combinations of diamonds and rare and precious gemstones. The Brazilian fine jewellers have designed more than 150 new pieces starting at £700. The new additions will form part of an extension to the beautiful Looping Shine, stylish Baobab and striking Panache collections in the form of new drop and stud earrings, statement rings, delicate necklaces and slim line bracelets. Renowned for sensual design and a sense of movement in its jewelry, Brumani is also known for exuberant combinations of diamonds and rare and precious gemstones. Their palette includes all of a girl’s best friends: from diamonds to rose quartz and amethyst to earthy smoky quartz.

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Brumani is HOT!

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Beautiful Jewellery By Alexis Dove

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Touched by the nature of the South Downs, Alexis Dove works tirelessly to produce quintessentially English jewellery collections from her Sussex workshop.

Sarissa and Helios are part of the new ancient and modern-inspired collections by Alexis Dove. The thoughts behind the new pieces are to bring design elements from her fine jewellery pieces into the silver collections, connecting the two areas of her design work more closely.

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Inspired by jewellery from ancient cultures, using natural motifs such as leaves, flowers and other wildlife along with images from nature that were important to everyday ancient life including the sun, hand-hammered textures and granulation bring this beautiful jewellery to life, with the Aphrodite collection being an extension of her 2013 summer Helios collection, gorgeous feminine pieces of cascading olive leaves and twinkling faceted olive stones.

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As with all Alexis Dove collections, each piece is available in a variety of finishes, from silver to yellow and rose gold vermeil and with black rhodium. All Alexis Dove jewellery is handmade in Sussex and includes a signature clasp which is part of the hand-finished look. Prices start at around £40 and are available to purchase online with exclusive and bespoke pieces available at her stand-alone store in Lewes.

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Do You Know Where Your Diamond Originated From?

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arcticcircleYou can be rest assured when purchasing a piece of ethical diamond jewellery from Arctic Circle that it is produced in the most environmentally friendly mining area of the world.  A Canadian company adhering to world-leading environmental standards, protecting wildlife, water, air and earth while mining in Canada’s North, Arctic Circle’s policies are among the most rigorous in the industry, cherishing the landscape and the wildlife as much as the diamonds, which is as refreshing as the clarity of the fabulous jewellery collection.

The company can verify where each diamond is sourced and each stone is given a unique identity number which is laser-etched on the girdle with a maple leaf, this number stays with the diamond forever and the ‘birth certificate’ is available to view on their website.

The brand’s first UK stockist is TH Baker in Brighton and will also be rolled out to Dipples in Norwich, Allum & Sidaway, Wakefields of Horsham, Green + Benz, Judith Hart of Derby, Wright & Sons in St.Albans and Matthew Stephens in Limerick during October and November, aiming to be in 12 to 15 stores by the end of this year.  Prices start at around £1,500.

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