Design Diaries

How to Choose a Gemstone: The Four Things You Must Know Before Saying Yes

Choosing the right gemstone goes deeper than colour. Here are the four questions every buyer should ask and why most people skip the most important one.

Alan Carr’s 50th Birthday Peacock Brooch | The Illustrated Jeweller

Inside the design of Alan Carr’s bespoke 50th birthday peacock brooch, handcrafted in Brighton with labradorite, moonstone, and a riot of jewel-toned stones built to catch every eye in the room.