Handcrafted Jewellery Since 1840

Craftsmanship is a magic that weaves through beautifully created objects, a remarkable synthesis of skill, creativity and technical expertise, all brought to life by hand. Luxury jewellers, Laings has a history that is steeped in craftsmanship, with the founder James Laing dedicating his life to craft and artistry over 180 years ago.

The generations that followed built on this vision of craft. As we entered the Roaring Twenties in a haze of champagne bubbles and excitement, Laings used diamonds and gemstones to create magnificent shows. Art Deco lines and geometric details captured the imaginations of goldsmiths and designers and they married age-old techniques with innovative ideas, creating sensational designs that echoed the exhilarating nature of the era. As we moved through each decade and generation, craftsmanship transformed heirloom pieces creating sentimental meaning that is hard to put into words, awards were won celebrating the skills of goldsmiths and designers and incredible one-off pieces were created, none more special than the Laings 175 Necklace.

The 175 Necklace is an outstanding piece of fine jewellery that commemorates a milestone year in Laings history. The incredible one-of-akind piece embodies the defining principles of craft that Laings is built on, demonstrating the artisanal skills of the goldsmiths and pushing the boundaries of jewellery design. Taking nearly a full year to create, the experienced specialists combined ancient skills with modern innovation throughout the process. This never-ending pursuit of perfection meant the necklace spent over six months in our workshops, with each of the 447 diamonds meticulously set by hand.

The back of the necklace was also finished with a sapphire clasp, to provide an elegant counterbalance for 360 degrees of captivation. Looking back on the skills that founded Laings, they use the guiding principle of craft to write their future. Their workshops are at the heart of everything they do and it is here that you see the vision of collaborative spaces, where skilled goldsmiths work together in a technical and creative space, all united by the same passion, come to fruition. Visit Laings and allow the expert team to help you to find a beautifully crafted item that will mark special moments from now and forever on.

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Laings Cardiff

25-27 The Hayes, Cardiff.