» Listings for 2011

1. Interview with....Jayce Wong

   Posted on 11:42am Monday 5th Sep 2011

   Beautiful, sophisticated jewellery inspired by contemporary architecture: Jayce Wong's jewellery is distinctive and desirable. 

   

   Her passion for gemstones shines through in each piece as her art displays an array of colours and intricate uses.  This draws people to her design and allows her work to stand out on the shelf.  The success of the new stone age collection has been inspiring with celebrities such as Danni Minogue choosing to wear the rutilated quartz cocktail ring on last season's X factor.  As she prepares to launch her fine collection we wanted you to find out more about this successful designer......

   What's your background and what inspired you to become a jewellery designer?

   I'm trained as a jeweller and gemologist in London, I did my BA & MA in Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and a Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemolgoical Institute of America in London. My family background is also very much related to the jewellery industry, my grandfather was a jeweller and my uncle also works in trade. I remember at I very young age my grandfather used to give me bags of components to play with, I learnt how to put links together to form a chain and I used to help counting gemstones.

   How would you describe your customers?

   My customers are very modern and fashion orientated. They are not afraid of wearing statement jewellery pieces or to take the plunge and experiment with new shapes that push design boundaries.

   What is your favourite piece of jewellery? (either made or purchased)

   An art deco diamond and sapphire ring given to me by my grandmother, which was in fact made by my grandfather. It encompasses everything that I love: architectural influence, geometric forms, history and sentimental value.

   Which celebrity would you love to wear your jewellery and why?

   Natalie Portman, without a doubt. Doesn't matter if she's in a T-shirt jeans or in a stunning couture gown, she always looks stylish and chic, effortlessly chic. More importantly, her personality shines through her look.

   If you hadnt been successful as a designer what would your plan B have been?

   A chef. I love food, everyone knows that, to the point that I'm obsessed with it & think about it all the time. My friends always ask to me to decide where to go for dinner next.

   I think a jeweller and chef is quite similar in a way, you deliver joy to your customers by making quality things more beautiful and the process is fun and enjoyable.

   What can we expect to see from you in the future?

   We will be launching our new fine jewellery collection, the first series was shown at Treasure during London Jewellery Week.

   

    

2. Nude loves....... Coloured Diamonds

   Posted on 2:08pm Monday 22nd Aug 2011

   .....Coloured Diamonds

                                                              

   A large sparkling diamond never fails to capture the attention and love of most women. Whether it's one diamond perched on a band of white gold or a collection of diamonds dancing out from a yellow gold setting, they have never lost their appeal......they do say after all that “diamonds are forever”. 

   Naturally we want the best and this is often considered to be a flawless diamond, one that is completely colourless and free from inclusions or blemishes but sometimes the rarest and most exclusive diamonds are vibrant blue or canary yellow – remember the Jennifer Lopez pink diamond engagement ring given to her from Ben Affleck. Coloured diamonds are distinctive and difficult to find which is possibly why their popularity continues to soar.

   There is no doubt that colourless diamonds will continue to symbolise gifts of love and timeless tradition but coloured diamonds are desirable in their own right and at Nude we absolutely love them which is why we've sourced some that we think are truly exquisite.

    

   

    

3. Interview with....Kimberley Selwood

   Posted on 9:42am Monday 15th Aug 2011

   Kimberley Selwood continues to provide us with incredibly dainty and delectable pieces of jewellery which are loved and collected by customers and staff! She is an inspiring designer who creates distinctive, feminine jewellery collections enriched with texture and detail.....

    

   What's your background and what inspired you to become a jewellery designer?

   I always loved art and as a child I used to play with be ads and make friendship bracelets, so I decided to follow my dream and so went to art college and then took a degree in jewellery design. I graduated 6 years ago with a first class honours in jewellery design and won an award which helped me set up in business.

     

   How would you describe your customers?

   My customers are people who love handmade and special pieces. They enjoy wearing jewellery and cherish things of beauty. My designs appeal to them as they are contemporary and unique, yet timeless and wearable.

    

   What is your favourite piece of jewellery? (either made or purchased)

   My favourite piece of jewellery is my Order in Chaos brooch, it was the first piece I made with gold in my final year of degree and it was the piece that got my first 1st mark.

    

   Which celebrity would you love to wear your jewellery and why?

   I would love Kylie to wear my designs as I think she is such an amazing role model but also very down to earth.

    

   If you hadnt been successful as a designer what would your plan B have been?

   I’m not sure!! I always aim where I want to go and hope for the best. I will come up with a plan B if things change!!!

    

   What can we expect to see from you in the future?

   I am working on high end pieces and want to make more designs in Gold and diamonds, again creating something wearable but unusual.