Design Diaries

The Earrings Amanda Holden Had to Have — A Commission That Started With a Single Glance

Amanda Holden spotted a pair of handcrafted earrings by Brighton jeweller James Robinson through an interior design connection — and liked them so much she shared them unprompted with her millions ...

The 18ct Gold Rubellite Pendant I Gemma Bolt commission

Brighton jeweller James Robinson made a bespoke 18ct solid gold hanging pendant for Gemma Bolt, centred around a hand-selected rubellite tourmaline chosen specifically to suit her personality and s...

The Swallow Necklace I Made for Denise Van Outen — A Piece Built Around Meaning

Brighton jeweller James Robinson made a bespoke solid silver diamond swallow necklace for Denise Van Outen — a piece rooted in the nautical symbolism of safe return, loyalty and the sailor's talism...

The Swallow Earrings I Donated to Anouska Lancaster's Charity Auction — Jewellery in Service of Something Greater

Brighton jeweller James Robinson donated a pair of handcrafted Swallow Star Drop Cocktail Earrings to Anouska Lancaster's charity silent auction for Kaleidoscopic UK — raising money for victims and...

Welcome to Design Diaries - A New Chapter for The Illustrated Jeweller

Welcome to Design Diaries — where the studio comes to life. Brighton jewellery designer James Robinson shares the stories behind the pieces, the sketches, the commissions, and the making of The Ill...

Bespoke Celebrity Jewellery — Alan Carr’s Custom Brooch by The Illustrated Jeweller Brighton

Brighton bespoke jewellery designer James Robinson of The Illustrated Jeweller handcrafted a one-of-a-kind nautical swallow brooch for comedian and television presenter Alan Carr. The piece...