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Discover Catherine Best’s award-winning jewellery
The story of Catherine Best’s rise to critical acclaim began three decades ago when she embarked on a night course to study the art of jewellery making. Her love of the craft and passion for design was the beginning of a successful family business, popular with locals and visitors alike.
Today, Catherine Best remains a family business with mother and daughters working alongside each other to create beautiful jewellery influenced by the natural elements of the island. Vikki, who is a designer and head of operations, creates some of the beautiful pieces on sale in the iconic windmill, while Penelope heads up PR and marketing from the new Mayfair boutique.
Visiting Catherine Best’s Jersey showroom is no ordinary shopping experience. Within the lovingly restored granite walls at St Peter’s Windmill, dating back to 1837, is where visitors will find Catherine Best’s collections, the jewellery manufacturing workshop and the Windmill Inn café.
Creating masterpieces
Visitors can experience the art of making jewellery first-hand, safely behind the viewing glass, from where they can watch the talented team use the tools and technology required to create Catherine’s innovative collections of jewellery. Marvel at the skill of the master craftspeople bringing the designs to life,
building up the layers of metal to give depth to their creations. With some pieces taking 60 or more hours to create, the skill and patience of these workers cannot be overestimated.
Witnessing such raw creative skill in a technological age is awe-inspiring. When you purchase something from the Catherine Best collection, you aren’t just buying a piece of jewellery, but a unique piece of craftwork that has been handmade in Jersey.
What’s new?
Catherine Best is renowned for working with exquisite gemstones and this collection is no exception. The limited edition Lake Taupo stud earrings made with stunning green/blue Eyris Pearls are handmade and set in 18ct gold to accentuate their natural beauty.
Sourced from the untouched coastline of New Zealand, using sustainable methods, these pearls are exclusively stocked by Catherine Best in the UK. A certificate detailing the diver’s name and a thorough description of the pearl, including size, colour and quality, accompanies every pearl harvested so you can be certain of its authenticity.
“Eyris pearl captures your eye and draws you closer, and the movement makes the colours dance like sunlight on crystal clear water,” says Catherine. “Each design is brought to life by our team of exceptional goldsmiths, so you can be confident of their remarkable quality.”
Named after one of the most serene bays in Jersey, the limited edition Petit Port Pendant features elegant flowing lines inspired by the calming waves of the ocean. A vailable in a variety of precious metals, the pendant is hand-polished to a brilliant finish by our master craftsmen.
L-R Vikki, Catherine and Penelope
Last, but certainly not least, Catherine’s St Lucia ring is the ultimate romantic offering with its vibrant blue Paraiba tourmaline set in a beautiful mix of yellow gold and platinum. Handmade by master craftsmen, these limited edition pieces are finished with diamonds to add that extra sparkle, creating a true piece of art to be treasured forever.
View these pieces, along with other collections, in Catherine’s showroom where there is something to suit every budget. Silver jewellery starts at a modest £90, with limited editions and personalised design pieces available, with your choice of stones and engraving, on request. Jewellery can also be repaired or redesigned into something completely new that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Petit Port Pendant
St Lucia Ring, featuring a rare Paraiba tourmaline
Lake Taupo Earrings
shopping Shopper’s delight
Whether it’s a treat for yourself or for someone else, Jersey’s eclectic range of local boutique shops and high-street retailers has it all
Aqua
Enchanting collections of affordable jewellery, featuring Jersey granite hand-picked from the north coast of Jersey.
24 Queen Street 01534 735595 aquajersey.com
Aurum
Famed for its bespoke gold and silver jewellery and rare gems.
2 Charing Cross 01534 736182 aurumjewellers.co.uk
Beresford Market
Visitors to this attractive market building can buy the catch of the day, be it fish or seafood, including lobster, crab and scallops.
Beresford Street 01534 448180
Genuine Jersey
Jersey has an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce and a wide range of unique products. To enjoy the best that Jersey has to offer, look out for the Genuine Jersey Mark – a guarantee of local provenance.
Central Market
This ornate glass-roofed Victorian building, which has served the community for over 200 years, has bags of charm, perfect for stocking up on picnic ingredients.
Off Halkett Place 01534 448180
Crew Clothing
An established brand of over 25 years, offering classic-style clothing with a coastal twist.
17 Halkett Place 01534 617150
De Gruchy
This modern department store has all the leading labels, and more, under one roof.
King Street 01534 818818 degruchys.com
Feelunique
Beautiful products from premium beauty brands including Dior, Estée Lauder, Lancôme and Yves Saint Laurent to name a few. The Clarins BeautyBAR offers express 25-minute treatments, so there’s always time for a quick pamper.
King Street 01534 732380 feelunique.com
Flowerbox
Locally sourced seasonal flowers and plants. Also at St Brelade.
Liberty Wharf 01534 745193 flowerbox.je
Seasonal blooms
George
Asda’s clothing retailer stocks a wide and affordable range of clothes, shoes and accessories for babies, children and adults.
Liberty Wharf 01534 780644 jersey.com/george
Hettich
Open since 1900, Hettich stocks the best designer watches from Cartier to Rolex. For special occasions, it offers diamonds from the Royal Asscher collection and a host of other luxury brands.
King Street 01534 734491 hettich.co.uk
Hotel Chocolat
An enticing array of decadent chocolate treats and delicious ice cream infused with roasted cocoa.
26 Queen Street 01534 780265 IQ
IQ is the only official Apple premium reseller and authorised service provider in the Channel Islands. Here you’ll find the full range of Apple products.
Liberty Wharf, La Route de la Libération 01534 769320 iqjersey.com
Jack’s Fashion Dispensary
The two stores next to the Central Market are packed with the best of contemporary fashion, both urban and outdoor, from Barbour and Levi’s to Joules and Tommy Hilfiger.
jacksclothing.com 01534 610883
Jane James Ceramics
Browse Jane’s beautiful coastal-inspired pieces for a unique Jersey souvenir.
Central Market and Gorey 01534 630849 jane-james.com
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A True Piece of Jersey
The Jersey Ormer shell (A true part of Jersey’s Heritage) contains naturally beautiful rainbow-coloured mother of pearl, So, we have captured nature’s beauty and set it in sterling silver, bringing you some unique locally designed Jewellery. Inspired by the waves crashing against our sandy shores, and the laid-back lifestyle we lead.
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Jersey Granite ‘An Historic Part Of Our Island’Jersey Granite ‘An Historic Part Of Our Island’ We have taken a piece of our island and transformed it into jewellery designs as special as the We have taken a piece of our island and transformed it into jewellery designs as special as the island itself. Hand-picked from the north coast of our island, polished by hand and lovingly set in island itself. Hand-picked from the north coast of our island, polished by hand and lovingly set in sterling silver. Each stone has its own individual markings, making each piece truly unique.sterling silver. Each stone has its own individual markings, making each piece truly unique. Inspired by Jersey’s landscape and locally designed. Each design is also available in our local Jersey black granite.Inspired by Jersey’s landscape and locally designed. Each design is also available in our local Jersey black granite.
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24 Queen St, St Helier24 Queen St, St Helier (opposite big Boots store)(opposite big Boots store) www.aquajersey.comwww.aquajersey.com
The Flip FlopThe Flip Flop Our Jersey granite flip flop is a Our Jersey granite flip flop is a perfect little reminder of strolls on perfect little reminder of strolls on Jersey’s beautiful beaches. Available Jersey’s beautiful beaches. Available in Jersey Pink & Black granite and set in Jersey Pink & Black granite and set in sterling silver. Diamonds are a girl’s in sterling silver. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but so are flip flops! best friend, but so are flip flops! So we have also created this very cute So we have also created this very cute design in 18ct gold with diamondsdesign in 18ct gold with diamonds
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Jersey Gems
Jersey Gems has beautiful collections of genuine cultured pearls and precious gemstones set in sterling silver and gold.
Queen Street 01534 732014 jerseygems.co.uk
Jersey Naturally
This is the oldest store in the town’s undercover market. An extensive treasure trove of hardware goods, gardening accessories, kitchen equipment, knitting wool and patterns, crochet yarns, hobby supplies, games, gifts and Jersey Naturally local photography. Central Market
01534 731932
Jersey Post Office
Stocks all major currencies. Sterling, euros and US dollars are also available from the ATM.
Broad Street
Powered Scooters and Chairs Manual Chairs Quad Walkers & Tri-Walkers
Shopmobility Sand Street (car park) St Helier, JE2 3QF
The only charity in the Channel Islands specialising in the hire of disability equipment, including mobility scooters, power chairs, manual chairs, quad- and tri-walkers, toilet seats in frames and much more. They also have a limited number of scooters which will fit in the boot of a car. They deliver to hotels, guest houses and homes. Hire is available from Sand Street between 10am and 4.30pm and for a longer period for visitors and residents. For more information, or if you require equipment other than that listed, visit shopmobility.org.je, email office@shopmobility.org.je, or call 01534 739672 /
07700 73679.
Jersey Pottery Shop
A fabulous range of unique and original gifts to suit all occasions and all budgets from this award-winning company.
43 Halkett Place 01534 850850 jerseypottery.com
Jolai
Hand-crafted designer silver and glass jewellery in an elegant setting.
20 Hilgrove Street 01534 872058
SHOPMOBILITY Lower Ground Floor, Sand Street Car Park The only Charity in Jersey specialising in Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
St Helier (01534) 739672 or 07700 736 797 Delivery to hotels, guest houses and homes CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION No:70
Baby Buggies Shower & Toilet Seats Open Mon-Sat 10am - 4.30pm Advisable to pre-book on
www.shopmobility.org.je offi ce@shopmobility.org.je
APIECE OF JERSEY Discovering the inspiration behind local designs
Jersey-based jewellery designer Chenny Aouane’s eye-catching creations truly stand out from the crowd. Each of her creations telling a story of Jersey.
Chenny’s story began 14 years ago when she and her French husband visited the island and fell under its spell. der its spell. When her husband was offered a job in Jersey two years later they moved and the rest, as they say, is history. ay, is history.
“I have very special childhood memories, which have inspired many of my designs, but it was also a difficult also a difficult time,” she reflected. “I was always creative, but my family didn’t have a lot of money and they couldn’t afford ey couldn’t afford to fund university design courses for me. My mum was incredibly brave and strong, and sank every penny she ank every penny she had into my education, but the only course we could afford was business studies.” explains Chenny. “I took ains Chenny. “I took the first step when I moved here and opened Jersey Gems. Designing jewellery satisfied my thirst for exploring ed my thirst for exploringmy thirst for explori the creative side of my personality and expressing the other cultures I have experienced over the years.” nced over the years.”
Chenny reveals that Jersey’s landscape is the most inspirational element in her design, picking St design, picking St Ouen’s bay as her favourite place in Jersey. In fact, the colourful sails and surfers filling the bay on fers filling thebay on hot summer days influenced her design of the Sails of Jersey collection.“The Sand Dunes .“The Sand Dunes in the west coast of Jersey, is the favourite rural place for our family walks. I love the full inthe west ks.I love the full panoramic view over St.Ouen’s bay, especially at sunset with the red cloud across panora oud across the whole sky. La Corbière lighthouse is my favourite place, The sunset view from the wh ew from the clifftop is marvellous and that’s where the inspiration of my latest design “Waterthe cliff “Watersplash” and La Corbière” comes.” splash
“I’m fascinated by the changing colour of our local Jersey Ormer Shells, this unique type of “I’ ue type of mother of pearls has the most amazing rainbow colour. All the shells are hand selected and m cted and set into silver along with other gems,” says Chenny. “The waves, the sails and even the se e pebbles. Everything around me here could be a new inspiration.” The Map of Jersey charm pe m pendant is made with Jersey Ormer Shell and Jersey Granite, each piece has its own unique pend colour and natural stone pattern. Jersey’s local granite has the most unique and beautiful colour colour collection ranging from pink-brown to deep red-brown to black. “I have also designed a range of collectio
‘fun jewellery’ for tourists who want to take home a piece of Jersey, including the Jersey Ice Cream Cone ‘funjewellery’fo range which is inspired by my favourite Jersey Dairy Ice Cream!”
The Born to Impress baroque pearl collections are influenced by both Chenny’s oriental heritage and European culture. The Ocean Coral bangle and ring set, set with colourful gemstones around a lustrous large Southsea baroque pearl. Most pieces are one-off as each pearl is individually sourced around the world.
With its bright coloured gemstones, mixing 18ct yellow gold with black rhodium and sterling silver, it gives the bold and stunning effect to this collection. Also part of the collection is the handcrafted Woodland Hunter Spider Ring – a unique statement piece of artwork with its intricate tree trunk detail.
“What interests me in this collection is the “What challenge to create something as little as a piece challe of jewellery and endow it with lots of meaning of jew and detail,” reveals Chenny. “We only pick the and most beautiful pearls to work with. Every piece mos is created around the individual shape of the is c pearl.” Chenny’s design can be found at pea
Jersey Gems Jer at 24.5 Queen Street, St Helier or online at www.jerseygems.co.uk. or o
Follow JerseyGem’s Facebook page for her Follo latest creation and stories.
La Lilou
Unique and beautiful children’s clothing collections. This is a modern day treasure trove with great customer service from owner Justyna.
Bath Street 01534 724946 lalilou.co.uk
Liberty Wharf
This shopping and eating destination, housed in a beautifully restored Victorian building, features high-street favourites including Laura Ashley, M&S and Moss Bros.
La Route de la Liberation libertywharf.je
Rivoli Jewellers
This shop, located under the famous revolving clock, stocks the biggest brands in jewellery, watches and giftware, including Lalique and Lladro.
41/43 King Street 01534 601930 rivolijewellers.co.uk
Rococo Arts & Gifts
A Genuine Jersey sponsor promoting Jersey artists and designers, with gifts which can be posted anywhere in the world.
Liberty Wharf rococojersey.co.uk
Stunning ornaments and jewellery
Make the most of seasonal produce
Roseville Pharmacy
Roseville Pharmacy is open seven days a week until 9.30pm, dispensing prescriptions which can be delivered to your hotel. Offering a comprehensive range of toiletries, cosmetics and baby essentials, as well as expert medical advice and a bureau de change
7 Roseville Street, St Helier 01534 734698 (24 hours).
The Snow Goose Gift Shop and Tearoom
Here you can find a gift for every occasion, from pictures and plaques to jewellery and journals. Customers can also enjoy a snack and a drink at the café. La Motte Street
01534 727944
Swarovski
service for some currencies. from this Austrian crystal company.
21 King Street 01534 722904
Voisins
A super-stylish department store with a menswear department, two floors of designer fashion and a beauty hall.
King Street 01534 837100 voisins.com
Visiting Jersey with an electric vehicle?
‘Visitors to Jersey who need to charge their EV should first check if it is possible to do so at their hotel. Alternatively, you can use Jersey Electricity’s Evolve public charging network. There are over forty charging spaces available across twelve locations, with more spaces being added throughout the year.
For more information and our live charging map visit www.evolve.je, alternatively call 01534 505460 or email jec@jec.co.uk’
GST visitor refund scheme
Jersey’s government goods and services tax (GST) is charged on most sales but visitors may be able to claim it back on single purchases of more than £300.
Retailers don’t have to take part in the scheme so you should check that the store is participating.
To be eligible for a refund, you must be a visitor to Jersey, and leave Jersey within one month of the date of purchase with your goods, invoice and refund form, which will be stamped at your departure point.
You will need to show the retailer your passport or other form of identification, along with your name and address, and details of your arrival and departure dates.
Within two months of getting home, return the retailer’s copy of the stamped form to the retailer who must process your refund within three months of your departure date. The retailer may charge an administration fee to process your form but they should tell you this when you buy your goods. If you have a question about your refund, contact the retailer. If the retailer doesn’t resolve it, contact the GST help desk on
01534 440555 or gst@gov.je
JERSEY NATURALLY AT RED TRIANGLE STORES CENTRAL MARKET, ST HELIER TELEPHONE 731932 Jersey Naturally
One of the oldest shops in Jersey selling unique Jersey gifts & souvenirs local photography, hobby supplies, knitting wool, luggage & lots more
WORLD DUTY FREE Jersey Airport, St Peter
World Duty Free Group have stores across most UK airports and provide you with the ultimate airport shopping experience. Not only are their products tax and duty free, but you can now download their app and save a further 5%. Look out for the signs at the airport where you can scan the QR code and download the app.
Once you have registered (at no cost) you will then be entitled to further exclusive benefits. You can even reserve in advance and collect at the airport.
Choose from an unparalleled selection of premium products from cosmetics to confectionery, fragrances to fashion accessories, spirits to souvenirs, skincare to sunglasses, fine foods to fine wines and champagne to cigars and tobacco.
Download the app today at uk.worlddutyfree.com/ukm_en/ red-by-dufry
Out of town
There’s plenty of shopping to be had all over the island, so if you’re still after that special something why not try heading further afield?
Beau Pre fundraising shop
A huge warehouse offering a veritable treasure trove of quality second-hand goods, from crockery to cushions and toys to glassware as well as clothing and artwork. Proceeds go to Jersey Hospice Care.
Beau Pre Farm, La Rue de la Croix, St Ouen 01534 487982
Catherine Best Jewellery
The Windmill Studio is a stunning setting for this unique range of jewellery from the internationally acclaimed, award-winning jewellery designer Catherine Best.
Les Chenolles, St Peter 01534 485777 catherinebest.com
La Mare Wine Estate
Set in the peaceful grounds of an 18th century granite farmhouse, the estate creates wine, cider, spirits, preserves and chocolates.
La Rue de la Hougue Mauger, St Mary 01534 481178 lamarewineestate.com Antiques
Art
Books Clothes &
Shoes
Electrical Appliances
Furniture Neptune Clothing
A fantastic selection of fashion and accessories.
Gorey Pier, St Martin neptunejersey.je
Jersey Pearl
An extensive range of jewellery, starting from £20 for synthetic pearls, up to thousands of pounds for rare and precious pieces.
La Grande Route des Mielles, St Ouen 01534 862137 jerseypearl.com
Jewellery Warehouse
Located in the charming village of Gorey, near Jersey’s Mont Orgueil Castle, the Jewellery Warehouse is a must-visit for jewellery fans.
Le Mont de Gouray, St Martin
West Collections, St Brelade
Fashion, home and gifts. Well worth seeking out at Les Quennevais precinct. New ranges arrive regularly and the style solutions are very popular with Jersey locals.
01534 491342
Everything for you and your home to take home, all under one roof
Opening Times Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am till 4pm
DVD’s & CD’s facebook.com/WestCollections Household Linens Curtains Porcelain Puzzles & Toys Sports Equipment Unopened Gift Sets
Beau Pre Shop, La Rue de la Croix (B53), St Ouen Tel: (01534) 487982 Email: StOuenShop@jerseyhospicecare.com
Tax free shopping is where the story begins
From epic life events, to an island break treat, our experienced team are here to help you pick the special piece that will tell a memorable story for generations to come.
1 King Street, St Helier, Jersey T01534 734491 www.hettich.co.uk
