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Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood was born Vivienne Isabel Swire in Glossop, Derbyshire on April 8, 1941, she moved to London when she was just 17. In 1970, with Malcolm McLaren she opened the shop Let It Rock on Kings Road, Chelsea in London to showcase their fifties Rock 'n' Roll records and memorabilia as well as fifties inspired fashion designs. Turning away from the hippy movement, young people started to come to the shop fuelling a revival of the period and it’s popularity increased as Elvis Presley began his 1970s comeback. A design icon of UK fashion was born.
Today Vivienne Westwood also designs fashion led yet very wearable Mens Jewellery based on her classic puink designs including Safety Pins and Razor Blades.
Stephen Webster
Stephen Webster is the ultimate diamond geezer. From a modest start in the Thames estuary town of Gravesend, near London, he has attracted some of the entertainment world's most alluring glamorous clients and established a loyal continually evolving, global customer base and in honour of his enthusiasm, commitment and creativity, has achieved several clean-sweeps in the jewellery trade's glittering prizes. Four-times 'Luxury Jeweller of the Year' in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005, 'Jewellery Designer of the Year' in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2006. He is a freeman of the city of London.
But while the jewels in Stephen Webster's beautiful pieces may be exquisitely multifaceted, his vision has always been singularly focused.
Shaun Leane
Shaun Leane trained in Hatton Garden, London's Jewellery Quarter, is a member of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths and had spent thirteen years in a traditional English workshop focusing on diamond mounting and antique restoration before entering the world of Fashion. Awarded UK Jewellery Designer of the Year 2004 & 2005, Shaun Leane is internationally celebrated for pushing the boundaries of Jewellery design.
In 2006, Shaun snapped up the title 'UK Luxury Jewellery of the Year' just a year after his first full Diamond Collection was released in celebration of his 20th year in the Jewellery trade. In the same year, he was granted Freemanship of the City of London for his contribution to the UK Jewellery Industry.
Monica Vinader
Monica Vinader offers something unexpected. It is unique and always a little extravagant. Her pieces seemingly tell the story of her life of collecting curiosities from around the world. Her inspiration comes from her native Spain, Central & South America, and her home, a studio in Norfolk, England. Endless colour, experience and culture. View Jewellery Range
As one of the most highly regarded designers in the UK jewellery industry, it is little wonder that some of the biggest and most luxurious high street stores in the UK have been clambering over eachother to stock Monica's collections. Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Conran's stock her ranges in London alone, yet despite her success, the Monica Vinader brand remains as exclusive and sought after as ever.
William Cheshire
Working from his workshop and show lounge in the heart of Hatton Garden, London William Cheshire designs and creates jewellery for both men and women. His creative force comes from the eye of the storm. It was a thunderstorm one night in 2002 which gave him the ideas and strength to become an independent UK jewellery designer.
Working with precious metals and stones William creates desirable award-winning jewellery, resulting in the provocative and edgy style for which he has received great credit. View Jewellery Range.