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BE JEWELLED From statement stacks to headturning gems, prepare to be captivated by these dazzling jewels words Rebecca Matthews
PEARLY QUEEN Statement earrings are a must-have for fashion-forward brides and the first jewellery collection from shoe designer Freya Rose is brimming with aisle-worthy wonders. Pearls are at the heart of a collection awash with the likes of bohochic drop hoops with freshwater pearls, hand-beaded tassel earrings filled with tiny pearls and hand-carved mother-ofpearl rose hoops – all responsibly sourced and handmade by Balinese craftspeople. freyarose.com
OCEAN TREASURES Based in St Ives, the ocean is a constant source of inspiration for jewellery designer Stephanie Stevens, who designs and lovingly handcrafts bespoke engagement and wedding rings as well as special occasion jewellery from her seaside studio. From her popular curved wedding rings to engagement rings studded with aquamarines and sapphires that echo the sea, Stephanie’s creations are enriched with beauty and personal meaning. Perfectly in keeping with her ethos and coastal environment, her diamond rings are set with exquisite stones from Ocean Diamonds. Hand-picked by diamond divers off the coasts of Namibia and South Africa, these completely natural and exceptionally high quality stones are sustainably sourced, conflict-free and boast an irrepressible sparkle. “We are now able to order melee diamonds from Ocean Diamonds, which I am so excited about as it means they will be small enough to set into wedding bands,” explains Stephanie, meaning all her diamond rings will now boast the captivating sparkle of these seabed treasures. stephaniestevensjewellery.co.uk
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