The Duchess of Abercorn’s elegant 20th-century pearl necklaces surpassed the pre-sale estimate of £175,000-200,000, and sold for £375,000 when they went up for auction at Christie’s in London. The Duchess of Abercorn’s pearls surpassed the pre-sale estimate of £175,000-200,000, and sold for £375,000 when they went up for auction at Christie’s. Counting the Imperial Royal Family and author Alexander Pushkin as her ancestors, it’s little surprise that the Duchess of Abercorn, who was born on 27 February 1946, boasted a stunning array of artworks and jewellery from her grandparents’ homeland. Harold Phillips and his wife Georgina Wernher, inherited the three natural pearl necklaces through the family from her great grandmother Alice Sedgwick Mankiewicz. Sacha, as she was known to family and friends, was a keen philanthropist and founder of the Pushkin prize and the Pushkin Trust, named after her ancestor. Just what the doctor ordered! Eventually, eventually acquired a controlling interest in De Beers Consolidated he and was created a baronet in 1905, and went on to amass an impressive art collection with his fortune. The Duchess of Abercorn inherited the threes natural pearl necklaces through the family from her great grandmother Alice Sedgwick Mankiewicz. Her maternal grandmother was Countess Anastasia de Torby, otherwise known as Lady Zia Werner, the daughter of Grand Duke Mikhailovich of Russia and Countess Sophie Merenberg, Countess de Torby. Anglo-Russian Alexandra Anastasia Hamilton, who was the eldest daughter of Lt.-Col. The Grand Duke was stripped of his titles and banished from Russia after he eloped with Countess Sophie. Her maternal grandmother was Countess Anastasia de Torby, otherwise known as Lady Zia Werner, the daughter of Grand Duke Mikhailovich of Russia and Countess Sophie Merenberg, Countess de Torby. He accumulated great wealth and an important art collection which was kept at his London home in Piccadilly and at his country house Luton Hoo. The famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was her great-great-great grandfather through her maternal grandmother Countess Anastasia de Torby. After his death, his widow Alice, Lady Wernher, remarried on 25th September 1919 to Henry Lopes, 2nd Baron Ludlow and became known as Lady Ludlow. The couple, whose collection of treasures was inherited by the Duchess of Abercorn via her mother, Lady Zia Wernher – their eldest daughter – remained in London where they lived at Kenwood House. Alice married Julius Charles Werner in June 1888, who displayed great business acumen buying and exporting diamonds from the Kimberley mines in South Africa.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver.

Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. So she decided to make her own.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading.

Inspired by a wealth of artisans selling beautiful jewellery on her travels around Asia, Edge of Ember was born. Harfi’s mission is to bring affordable, demi-fine jewellery to shoppers, working directly with its artisan partners. A silver letter necklace spelling out MAMA became a bestseller, and this motif has been applied to new styles including rings and lockets. Designs are hand crafted through the process of lost wax casting in her studio, and stone setting takes place nearby in Hatton garden. Deborah is very mindful that the business be as sustainable as possible, and so she uses recycled silver and gold in all of the pieces. Each piece of jewellery is created from start to finish within a small area of North London. The Cult of Youth collection has since expanded to include on-trend, fashionable jewels with a rock ‘n’ roll edge at accessible price points. Cult of Youth is a London-based silver jewellery brand founded by Kelly Seymour in 2011. The brand started out on a stall at Portobello Market, before being picked up by Urban Outfitters and sold at its stores. London-based jewellery designer, Deborah Blyth began designing in 2004, whilst living in Italy. In 2015, the brand shifted tack as Seymour gave birth to her son, Elvis, and started to document her life as a single mother, entrepreneur and jeweller. Her passion for the arts and love of nature combined to influence her process, which finds beauty in imperfections. Founder Sally Louise was inspired by the films of grandparents’ time, from Casablanca to Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia. The sisters draw inspiration from their combined passion for art, fashion, travel, music, and culture across the South Asian diaspora to unify and celebrate cultural heritage and nostalgia with the present day. Stellar 79 is a British demi-fine jewellery brand created by sisters Natasha and Sheena. With dual Mauritian-Trinidadian heritage and London roots, the co-founder’s mission is to create inspired, authentic, and expressive jewellery made with a conscience. The collection includes base earrings and chains, complemented by a range of interchangeable statement pendants to customise your look. These stories of romance, travel and history were the founding concept behind Carousel Jewels: modern jewellery that takes us back.

MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) – Russia´s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing the development of rare earth deposits in the country and wants to partner with U.S. Russia has the world’s fifth-largest reserves of rare earth metals, according to U.S. Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said on Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s efforts to counter China’s dominance in the sector. Russia’s rare earth metal deposits. President Vladimir Putin has offered the U.S. Saudi Arabia in February, where he focused on economic issues. Rare earths and other critical metals, essential for high-tech industries, have gained global attention in recent months due to U.S. Russian estimates of its overall rare earth reserves are higher. USGS estimates Russia’s reserves total 3.8 million metric tons. According to the Natural Resources Ministry, Russia has reserves of 15 rare earth metals totalling 28.7 million tons as of January 1, 2023. Of that 3.8 million tons is either under development or ready for development, it says. Geological Survey (USGS) data, following China, Brazil, India, and Australia. Dmitriev, who has also been appointed President Vladimir Putin’s envoy on international economic cooperation, was part of Russia’s negotiating team at talks with U.S.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling (My Home Page) silver. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. So she decided to make her own. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil.

Inspired by a wealth of artisans selling beautiful jewellery on her travels around Asia, Edge of Ember was born. Deborah is very mindful that the business be as sustainable as possible, and so she uses recycled silver and gold in all of the pieces. Stellar 79 is a British demi-fine jewellery brand created by sisters Natasha and Sheena. Harfi’s mission is to bring affordable, demi-fine jewellery to shoppers, working directly with its artisan partners. Founder Sally Louise was inspired by the films of grandparents’ time, from Casablanca to Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia. Her passion for the arts and love of nature combined to influence her process, which finds beauty in imperfections. A silver letter necklace spelling out MAMA became a bestseller, and this motif has been applied to new styles including rings and lockets. These stories of romance, travel and history were the founding concept behind Carousel Jewels: modern jewellery that takes us back. The Cult of Youth collection has since expanded to include on-trend, fashionable jewels with a rock ‘n’ roll edge at accessible price points. The sisters draw inspiration from their combined passion for art, fashion, travel, music, and culture across the South Asian diaspora to unify and celebrate cultural heritage and nostalgia with the present day. Cult of Youth is a London-based silver jewellery brand founded by Kelly Seymour in 2011. The brand started out on a stall at Portobello Market, before being picked up by Urban Outfitters and sold at its stores. The collection includes base earrings and chains, complemented by a range of interchangeable statement pendants to customise your look. In 2015, the brand shifted tack as Seymour gave birth to her son, Elvis, and started to document her life as a single mother, entrepreneur and jeweller. Designs are hand crafted through the process of lost wax casting in her studio, and stone setting takes place nearby in Hatton garden. Each piece of jewellery is created from start to finish within a small area of North London. London-based jewellery designer, Deborah Blyth began designing in 2004, whilst living in Italy. With dual Mauritian-Trinidadian heritage and London roots, the co-founder’s mission is to create inspired, authentic, and expressive jewellery made with a conscience.

March 14 (Reuters) – More than a million people in Myanmar will be cut off from life-saving food assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) from next month because of critical shortfalls in funding, the latest cut in humanitarian support from the U.N. It said it needed $60 million to maintain its food assistance operations in Myanmar this year. Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021 when the military seized power from an elected civilian government, sparking a protest movement that has expanded into a nationwide armed rebellion. WFP, which describes itself as the world’s largest humanitarian organisation, has said in recent months that a lack of funding would mean cuts to operations in Afghanistan, parts of Africa and refugee camps in Bangladesh – leaving millions of people hungry. A junta spokesman did not respond to a call from Reuters. The agency said the cuts would affect communities across Myanmar, including around 100,000 internally displaced people comprising the minority Muslim Rohingya communities and others. WFP did not elaborate on the funding shortfall and whether it was due to U.S. Nearly 20 million people in Myanmar are currently in need of humanitarian assistance, and an estimated 15.2 million – about a third of the country’s population – are facing acute food insecurity, according to U.N. WFP said on Friday, warning that the cuts would affect groups that were entirely reliant on it for food. The conflict in Myanmar, which has engulfed swathes of the country, has contaminated farmland with landmines and unexploded ordnance and destroyed agricultural equipment, making local food production more challenging, according to U.N. Guterres told reporters during his visit to the camps, where the Rohingya already live in poverty. President Donald Trump’s decision to cut U.S. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday was in the world’s largest refugee settlement in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where more than one million Rohingya face a halving of their WFP-backed food rations to just $6 per month from April.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver.

Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. So she decided to make her own. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces.

Inspired by a wealth of artisans selling beautiful jewellery on her travels around Asia, Edge of Ember was born. In 2015, the brand shifted tack as Seymour gave birth to her son, Elvis, and started to document her life as a single mother, entrepreneur and jeweller. Designs are hand crafted through the process of lost wax casting in her studio, and stone setting takes place nearby in Hatton garden. A silver letter necklace spelling out MAMA became a bestseller, and this motif has been applied to new styles including rings and lockets. Cult of Youth is a London-based silver jewellery brand founded by Kelly Seymour in 2011. The brand started out on a stall at Portobello Market, before being picked up by Urban Outfitters and sold at its stores. Deborah is very mindful that the business be as sustainable as possible, and so she uses recycled silver and gold in all of the pieces. These stories of romance, travel and history were the founding concept behind Carousel Jewels: modern jewellery that takes us back. Each piece of jewellery is created from start to finish within a small area of North London. The collection includes base earrings (https://www.backtoglamour.com/blog/2024/06/30/they-are-usually-made-of-sterling-silver/) and chains, complemented by a range of interchangeable statement pendants to customise your look. With dual Mauritian-Trinidadian heritage and London roots, the co-founder’s mission is to create inspired, authentic, and expressive jewellery made with a conscience. Founder Sally Louise was inspired by the films of grandparents’ time, from Casablanca to Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia. London-based jewellery designer, Deborah Blyth began designing in 2004, whilst living in Italy. Harfi’s mission is to bring affordable, demi-fine jewellery to shoppers, working directly with its artisan partners. Her passion for the arts and love of nature combined to influence her process, which finds beauty in imperfections. The sisters draw inspiration from their combined passion for art, fashion, travel, music, and culture across the South Asian diaspora to unify and celebrate cultural heritage and nostalgia with the present day. The Cult of Youth collection has since expanded to include on-trend, fashionable jewels with a rock ‘n’ roll edge at accessible price points. Stellar 79 is a British demi-fine jewellery brand created by sisters Natasha and Sheena.

There are 460 cents in 4.60. This is because there are 100 cents in a dollar, and 4.60 is equivalent to 4 dollars and 60 cents. 454 bills. Since a $50 bill weighs about 1 gram, a pound of $50 bills would be worth $22,700 (454 bills x $50). A pound of U.S. Oh, dude, you’re really taking me back to the olden days with this one! A “5 s georgivs sextvs rex” refers to a British coin known as a George III shilling from the late 18th century. What is a 1895 silver dollar copy worth? Well, isn’t that a happy little question! What is the value of a pound of 20 dollar bills? Well, isn’t that a lovely thought! A pound of 20 dollar bills would be worth the same as if you had the same amount in one single bill. How much money is a pound of fifty dollar bills? What is the value of a 5 s georgivs sextvs rex? What coins equal 31 cents? To make 31 cents using coins, you can use a quarter (25 cents), a nickel (5 cents), and a penny (1 cent). How many shillings equal a dollar? This combination totals 31 cents.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase.

So she decided to make her own.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. So she decided to make her own. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying.

Sterling Silver Ring Box

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams.

Sterling Silver Rolling

Inspired by a wealth of artisans selling beautiful jewellery on her travels around Asia, Edge of Ember was born. Founder Sally Louise was inspired by the films of grandparents’ time, from Casablanca to Gone with the Wind and Lawrence of Arabia. The collection includes base earrings and chains, complemented by a range of interchangeable statement pendants to customise your look. Deborah is very mindful that the business be as sustainable as possible, and so she uses recycled silver and gold in all of the pieces. With dual Mauritian-Trinidadian heritage and London roots, the co-founder’s mission is to create inspired, authentic, and expressive jewellery made with a conscience. Designs are hand crafted through the process of lost wax casting in her studio, and stone setting takes place nearby in Hatton garden. London-based jewellery designer, Deborah Blyth began designing in 2004, whilst living in Italy. Stellar 79 is a British demi-fine jewellery brand created by sisters Natasha and Sheena. In 2015, the brand shifted tack as Seymour gave birth to her son, Elvis, and started to document her life as a single mother, entrepreneur and jeweller. Her passion for the arts and love of nature combined to influence her process, which finds beauty in imperfections. These stories of romance, travel and history were the founding concept behind Carousel Jewels: modern jewellery that takes us back. The Cult of Youth collection has since expanded to include on-trend, fashionable jewels with a rock ‘n’ roll edge at accessible price points. A silver letter necklace spelling out MAMA became a bestseller, and this motif has been applied to new styles including rings and lockets. The sisters draw inspiration from their combined passion for art, fashion, travel, music, and culture across the South Asian diaspora to unify and celebrate cultural heritage and nostalgia with the present day. Cult of Youth is a London-based silver jewellery brand founded by Kelly Seymour in 2011. The brand started out on a stall at Portobello Market, before being picked up by Urban Outfitters and sold at its stores. Harfi’s mission is to bring affordable, demi-fine jewellery to shoppers, working directly with its artisan partners. Each piece of jewellery is created from start to finish within a small area of North London.

Police have revived the search for two men who allegedly stole more than $2million worth of jewellery in a ‘well planned’ armed robbery. Investigators have released CCTV footage of the silver Toyota Camry they believe was used by the men as a getaway car as well as computer generated portraits of them. The men were wearing tradie vests at the time of the alleged robbery and fled the scene in the worker’s car before switching to a silver Toyota Camry. Police described both men as being ‘very strong’. The first man is described as being Caucasian in appearance and about 165cm tall with a skinny build. He was wearing gloves, a dark coloured cap, black sunglasses, a blue face mask, orange shirt and pants. The men allegedly entered through the shop’s back door and assaulted a worker before forcing him to open the store’s safe at knife point. Detective Sergeant Craig West said the worker was not seriously injured in the attack but is still ‘traumatised’. Once the safe was opened, the men allegedly bound the worker with cable ties and gagged his mouth, the Herald Sun reports. It’s understood the men made off with 21-carat gold – www.backtoglamour.com – necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings and cash valued anywhere between $2-2.5million. It was very well planned, they were quick and efficient and got away without anyone noticing them,’ he said. He was wearing gloves, a green fluoro top, brown work pants, sunglasses and a balaclava at the time of the alleged robbery.

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Edward’s mother, Queen Mary, and his grandmother, Queen Alexandra, were famous for their gems – and jewellery ran, as it were, in the family. Were all the gifts entirely proper – did the future Duke of Windsor give her jewels that he had inherited as Prince of Wales, but should probably have given up on his abdication? Edward frequently gave charms as presents, more often than not inscribed with the date alongside an intimate message. Ernest was unable to go and the prince was seen to have followed Wallis around like a puppy. Edward’s visits soon became more frequent. Did he believe that Wallis would one day be his Queen Consort and was therefore entitled to the most magnificent collection imaginable? It wasn’t until a year later in early 1932 that the Simpsons first entertained Prince Edward at their apartment at Bryanston Court in Marylebone. She would have been grateful. He would stay up until the early hours chatting with Wallis while Ernest went back to his papers and then to bed. But by Easter 1934, the prince had ended his relationship with another American, Thelma Furness (sister of Gloria Vanderbilt), and Wallis had started to receive jewellery and money to buy luxuries and clothes. One particularly recognisable piece of jewellery is the Cartier bracelet carrying nine of such charms which came up for auction in 1987 – the first time that the inscriptions could be examined in public. The 1987 catalogue also listed a slim chain necklace with three crosses suspended, matching the bracelet which recently came up again for auction at Sotheby’s 2010. This had belonged to the Prince. An emerald and diamond bracelet presented to Mrs Simpson, as she then was, by Edward, the Prince of Wales. Wallis was struggling to keep up appearances (so necessary to stay socially acceptable) as shipping business was still suffering after the depression of the 1920s. Money was becoming a major worry. In her biography, The American Duchess, Anna Pasternak suggests that the prince couldn’t stand the ‘stuffy court life’ and found the conversation at the Simpson’s flat ‘witty and crackling with new ideas’. The Prince of Wales met Mr and Mrs Simpson at a weekend house party in early 1931. The prince was there with his current mistress, Thelma (Viscountess) Furness. Was it a testament simply to the depth of his love or, also, to the extraordinary hold she had over him? In August 1936, while Edward and Wallis were on the Dalmatian Coast – more than six months after his accession – photographs appeared in the International press of the couple wearing their Latin cross jewels, indicating to the world the depth of their relationship. In July 1934, Edward (known as David to his family) invited Wallis and her aunt to Biarritz, along with several other friends. Nevertheless over the years, countless questions have been asked: why did he spend quite so much money on Wallis?

In February, he bought two diamond and emerald dress clips.

Daily Telegraph reported that in early 1935, George V heard from his courtiers that his son had recently spent £110,000 on jewellery for a mystery woman. And Wallis realised. They were staying at St Austell Bay Hotel over Easter 1935, when a box with a magnificent bracelet was delivered to the Simpson’s suite, along with a letter which, once again, declared the prince’s feelings. Then in October of that year, he gave her a spectacular diamond and emerald two-strand riviére necklace. The Simpsons’ money problems grew, however Edwards gifts – including money – became not merely gratifying but necessary. She wrote letters to her aunt, Bessie Merryman, that Edward’s attentions were becoming tiresome and more than once she disappeared to go shopping in Paris (with his money no doubt) to escape the pressure of being at his beck and call. George V immediately requested that his prime minister, Stanley Baldwin, discover who this woman was. This was only six weeks after the Simpsons attended a sumptuous state reception at Buckingham Palace for the wedding of Edward’s favourite brother Prince George (the Duke of Kent, who would die in a plane crash in 1942) to Princess Marina of Greece at which Wallis borrowed a tiara from Cartier and wore jewels given to her by the Prince of Wales . At the same time, she was sure that the infatuation would one day end and that the prince would find a younger model. Wallis did not always appreciate his turning up unannounced at the Simpsons’ apartment for cocktails and dinner. He was worried that his son was being blackmailed – and, thanks to the secret services, a spying operation commenced. It seems extraordinary to me that King George needed to go this far – after all, ‘everyone’ seemed to know that the Prince of Wales had spent £50,000 on jewels for Wallis’s Christmas presents, and then another £60,000 for New Year. Although, early on, Ernest was extraordinarily accepting of this affair (he was always reverential of the monarchy), by spring 1935 he was growing increasingly fed up of his role as cuckold. Receiving such a gift while sitting with her husband was not at all comfortable and led Wallis to beg the prince for some consideration. In February, he bought two diamond and emerald dress clips. It is generally accepted that, while Wallis loved the attention she was receiving from the most eligible man in the world, she was not in love with Edward – not in the early days, at least. She was still married of course.

Sterling Silver Jade 18k Ring

Anne Sebba author of a biography entitled That Woman describes how, as Wallis pulled back from the relationship, he gave her more and more – both jewels and money. In 1935 came one of the boldest statements of his desire to marry her. On the clasp was engraved W- 25. XII. He gave Wallis an emerald and diamond bracelet, probably by Van Cleef and Arpels, as it almost matched the exquisite emerald and diamond necklace of October. The feathers of the brooch are covered in circular pavé-set diamonds, gathered together by an 18k diamond set crown, their quills accented with baguette-cut diamonds. Prince Edward commissioned a platinum brooch designed as a plume of three ostrich feathers and a coronet, first drawn for Prince Edward the Black Prince. The Prince Edward piece was bought by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1987 auction. According to Sebba’s biography, Sir Lionel Halsey (effectively the prince’s accountant) informed George V that his son was providing Mrs Simpson with a ‘handsome income’ as much as £6000, or some £500,000 in today’s money. And the jewels would change, too: the pieces he bought in the next 11 months were not merely expensive but magnificent, gems more suited to those belonging to a Queen – the Queen he so desperately wanted Wallis to be. It was a dramatic change of life for Edward and and also for Wallis. Less than a month later, his father, George V, died and Edward became King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India. This piece of jewellery far outsized the piece in the Royal Collection called The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch, made for his grandmother Princess Alexandra of Denmark when she married the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in 1863, and which has subsequently been worn by Diana and Kate. Christmas 1935 was Edward’s last as Prince of Wales. Since the 1700s, it had been the heraldic symbol of the Prince of Wales.

Daphna, 58, walked the carpert in a silver sleeveless gown with plunging neckline.

Harvey Keitel was the man in black Sunday as he attended the Academy Awards with his wife Daphna Kastner in Hollywood. Brad Pitt has never won an acting award, but he has charmed awards audiences with his witty speeches and supporting actor performance as a laid-back stunt double in Tarantino’s film. Harvey portrayed Angelo Bruno in the Netflix mobster movie The Irishman directed by Martin Scorsese, 77, that received 10 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Harvey and Daphna got married in October 2001 and have a 15-year-old son Roman together. The 80-year-old actor donned a black suit along with a black shirt and matching bow tie for 92nd annual awards ceremony being held at the Dolby Theatre. He completed his classy look with black shoes and also sported black tinted glasses. Daphna, 58, walked the carpert in a silver sleeveless gown with plunging neckline. Best dressed bombshells at the Oscars! Joaquin Phoenix has dominated best actor prizes for his terrifying portrayal of an isolated loner in Joker, while Renee Zellweger seems to have locked up best actress for playing an aging Judy Garland in Judy. She finished her outfit with black open-toed heels and accessorized with a silver bracelet and rings. In Hollywood) and Bong Joon Ho (Parasite). Some races appear to be already locked up. The Irishman seems to have lost momentum despite lavish early praise and a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The Brooklyn native previously was nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mickey Cohen in the 1991 mobster movie Bugsy. The actor was cast in Scorsese’s first feature film Who’s That Knocking On My Door in 1967 and they have worked on multiple projects together since.