Karen Brost, Fashion designer was asked recently in an interview with an eco wedding magazine in the US.
"Your engagement ring is wonderful...is it Emerald? Any story behind that?"
"Yes, there is. I told my husband early in our relationship that I've never been a fan of diamonds as they always seemed rather cold, pretentious and old to me. He seemed quite pleased when I told him that I'd prefer a giant Citrine to a small yellow diamond, haha. When the time came to look for an engagement ring, we turned to an incredibly talented friend of ours who does stunning custom jewellery Her name is Nikki Galloway and she owns Nude Jewellery I explained to her that I would like something that had a vintage 40's feeling to it and I'd love the overall feeling of the stone to be "joyful and eternal." She came back to us with the most incredible sketches and a breathtaking array of gems for us to choose from. Nikki said that she would not normally have chosen an emerald but this one was so light in color that it almost looked aquamarine. Tim and I fell in love with it and it then took her a few weeks to make the ring. I must have 5 women a week stopping to ask me about the ring and what is the stone."
"Thanks Nikki for fulfilling our expectations and then some!!"
Karen Brost Whyte
"I have attended three courses at Nude Jewellery. I had never thought myself as capable of making jewellery but was fascinated by the concept. Between Nikki Galloway's teaching methods and the relaxed atmosphere of the class I was sawing, drilling and soldering with the best of them before long.
The classes are fun and also productive. I have made several pieces I am immensely proud of. Nikki makes time for everyone in the class so it can be like receiving individual tuition a lot of the time. I would recommend the classes to anyone who has ever thought… how is that piece of jewellery made or just want a creative, fun outlet. I have just signed up for another course - it's addictive!"
J Dunphy, London
Nude Jewellery: Nothing but the best in Contemporary Jewellery
36 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London, W1J 7QR, 020 7629 8999
Nearest Tube: Green Park or Hyde Park Corner
