Design Diaries

The Man Lost at Sea Who Inspired Everything — The Story Behind The Illustrated Jeweller

The true story of Albert Self — a Royal Navy caulker lost at sea on Christmas Day 1885 — and how uncovering his story from an old family suitcase became the inspiration behind The Illustrated Jewel...

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...