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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla's stunning pearl necklace steals the spotlight - recreate the look with our favourite high street jewellery brands
During her two-day tour of Canada with King Charles, Queen Camilla turned to one of her signature pieces: a striking four-strand pearl necklace. The design features four strands of pearls joined by a circular diamond-set clasp - a timeless combination of classic charm and regal sophistication. This particular necklace carries sentimental value for Camilla. She wore it in a portrait taken by Alexi Lubomirski to celebrate her 14th wedding anniversary with Charles, and it also made an appearance at the 2022 State Opening of Parliament. Pearls have long held a cherished place in royal jewellery collections, symbolising purity, wisdom and elegance. Their enduring appeal and versatility make them a go-to for everything from official daytime duties to state banquets. Inspired by Queen Camilla's refined look, we've created an edit of pearl necklaces that offer similar impact - including styles from royal-approved brands such as Orelia, Monica Vinader, Missoma, Astley Clarke and Clogau. Explore our top picks below to channel timeless sophistication with a modern twist.
Elle
22-05-2025
- Business
- Elle
The Best British Jewellery Brands To Have On Your Radar, From Missoma To Completed Works
Our list of the best British jewellery brands is extensive. Because, in the last decade, thanks to a demi-fine boom, the Brits have really come through with a selection of cool, independent labels creating affordable jewels. Of course, there's a rich history of fine jewellery in the UK. Heritage houses like Garrard, Boodles and De Beers have been kicking around for centuries. But for those who don't have a cool half a mil to drop on diamonds, the British jewellery scene really came into its own In the Noughties. It all started with the likes of Astley Clarke (launched in 2006), Missoma (2007) and Monica Vinader (2008). Then, slowly but surely, a cascade of demi-fine brands starting cropping up with fresh takes on accessorising. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE Best for cool pearls: Completed Works Best for T-bar jewellery: Tilly Sveas Best for forever staples: Monica Vinader Best for choice: Astley Clarke Best for trend-led pieces: Missoma Completed Works totally reinvented the once-twee pearl and Tilly Sveas showed us that a T-bar necklace can transform the simplest of staple wardrobes. Meanwhile, By Pariah convinced us that art is indeed wearable with its smooth, sculptural lines, while Loveness Lee went the opposite way with totally natural organic settings that feel like something unearthed straight from nature. The good news is, while contemporary British jewellery brands provide affordable options with gold-vermeil and lab-grown gemstone, they are still good quality. With proper care (watch out for salt water and sweat), these piece will last you years – an affordable investment great for gifting yourself of a loved one. Completed Works' founder Anna Jewsbury attended Oxford university, which is about as British as it gets. How she got from Mathematics & Philosophy to jewellery design – the brand launched in 2013 – is a head-scratcher at first, but then you see the link between her interest in detail, precision and wider meanings. She also loves interiors (clear to anyone who visits the brand's chic Marylebone studio), which is why she dropped a jewellery-inspired homewares collection in 2021. 'When creating collections, I often think about the connection between a character and their environment,' she told ELLE UK. Asymmetric, sculptural pieces are Completed Works' USP. We can't get enough of the freshwater pearls that are so artfully arranged and twisted, they couldn't look further from twee. SHOP COMPLETED WORKS Monica Vinader was one of the OG demi-fine jewellery brands, alongside Missoma and Astley Clarke. It's shapeshifted plenty since its launch in 2008. Once a well-know favourite of Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, the brand has welcomed in a younger fan base through content creators in recent years, while still managing to maintain the loyalty its core customers. So, you'll find buzzy beaded necklaces and sparkly ear stacks alongside demure single-drop earrings and engravable lockets. Monica Vinader has also prioritised sustainability, using exclusively use 100% recycled gold and sterling silver, as well as 100% recyclable packaging and reusable pouches. The best thing about the British jewellery brand though? The five-year warranty, lifetime repairs service, and jewellery recycling scheme which feels like such incredible value for your investment. SHOP MONICA VINADER Tilly Sveas was designing jewellery for 15 years, and even had a concession in the iconic #oldTopshop in Oxford Circus, before she launched her eponymous brand in 2016. Fast forward to 2025 and she counts Taylor Swift, Rita Ora, Elle Macpherson and Sophie Turner as fans. The British brand is best known for its T-bar necklaces, which in recent seasons Sveas has played with to create a chunkier, more industrial aesthetic. These newgen designs are also customisable, so customers can build on their investments by clipping new pendants to bracelets and necklaces within the collection. SHOP TILLY SVEAS When ELLE UK interviewed Marisa Horden a few years back about the beginning of Missoma, we could have never predicted just how relevant this quote would feel in 2025: 'It was 2008. The days of Matthew Williamson. Sienna Miller had just emerged. Everyone was wearing these flowing boho dresses, but you couldn't find cool jewellery to match – anything that wasn't fine was really cheap quality. That's where we saw the niche in the market.' Missoma is niche no more of course: it's one of the UK's fastest-growing jewellery labels, and during the demi-fine boom it increased its an annual turnover from £1m to £33m in a short five years (as reported by 2022 by Forbes). We cannot get enough of the brand's spiral collection – shell-themed jewels are huge for SS25. SHOP MISSOMA Founded in 2016, Otiumberg is the British jewellery brand built by sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg. The duo kicked things off, sans funding, from their shared London home – fast forward nearly a decade and they've opened their first flagship store in Holland Park, Notting Hill. The Otiumberg aesthetic is understated, off-kilter. The cool girl's answer to the poppier demi-fine brands. The British brand made a name for itself with asymmetric ear stacks, industrial-inspired clip and T-bar necklaces, sculptural drop pendants earrings and made-you-look ear cuffs. The brand also seems to have universal appeal, to woman of all ages – everyone from Aimee Lou-Wood, Iris Law and Daisy Ridley, to Ann Hathaway, Julianne Moore and Keira Knightley has been spotted wearing Otiumberg. SHOP OTIUMBERG Having grown up in China with her architect mother, Loveness Lee felt inspired to forge her own path of creativity. She moved to London to study at Central Saint Martins and it was then she created her first jewellery collection; inspired by, as most of her designs are today, the free-flowing form of nature. There's nothing quite like Loveness Lee pieces – you can spot the brand's molten, organic shapes and clever use of lab-grown gemstones a mile off. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece or gift, this is the British jewellery brand to know. SHOP LOVENESS LEE Before the big demi-fine boom, there were only a handful of jewellery brands specialising in this area. Astley Clarke, founded in 2006, actually precedes both Monica Vinader and Missoma, who both debuted direct-to-consumer two years later. You can pretty much find something for everyone at the British jewellery brand - from dainty gold-vermeil layering chains and simple hoops, to celestial crystal-encrusted earrings, deco blue lapis rings, lab-grown diamond pendant and engraved birthstone lockets. Nearly 20 years on, Astley Clark is staying true to its USP of creating affordable jewellery – prices start from £38. SHOP ASTLEY CLARKE If you don't know By Pariah, you'll definitely have seen the brand's cult Sabine hoops – worn by Hailey Bieber and Rosie HW – that inspired a hundred curved, sculptural earrings soon after. By Pariah was founded by Sophie Howard in 2016. It's hard to believe her background was in PR, not jewellery, because within a few years the London-based label had racked up a long list of A-list fans. She's also influenced the demi-fine arena with her use of Sterling silver (now a key trend in SS25), oversized domed shapes, stacked bangles and a polished take on natural stones such as onyx, marble and agate. By Pariah makes both demi- and fine jewellery, with prices ranging from £400 for 14k gold-vermeil earrings to £8,500 for solid gold diamond bracelet stacks. SHOP BY PARIAH Rachel Jackson totally predicted the end of the #cleangirl era. We love how the jeweller has stayed true to those boho/indie Brit roots with a more eclectic and whimsical take on accessorising. From the electric heart gem collection to the tactile birthstone pendants, each piece feels totally unique and instantly recognisable to the brand – not like anything else out their in the demi-fine market. Jackson launched her namesake label back in 2016 from a stall in Spitalfields market. Fast forward nearly a decade and she's garnered quite the A-list following; try Kylie Jenner, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Jessie Ware and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. SHOP RACHEL JACKSON You might know Lulu Guinness to be a handbag brand, and you would be right, but the British label has just expanded into jewellery and its quaint pieces are flying off virtual shelves. It's no coincidence that the designer launched with a selection of sea-themed pieces – pearls peaking out from beneath silver oyster shells on rings, necklaces, bracelets and studs – which are bang on trend for SS25. These bits sit alongside a core collection featuring the designer's signature lips motif. It also helps that Lulu's new dem-fine jewellery collection is super affordable: starting from £65 for 14k gold vermeil, Sterling silver and real freshwater peaerls. SHOP LULU GUINNESS Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times' Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
Vogue
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Cool-Girl Ceramicist Eny Lee Parker Launches a 'Chubby, Puffy, and Curvy' Jewelry Collection
A little known fact about Eny Lee Parker—the Brooklyn artist known for her puffy chairs and playful white ceramics—is that she began her career in jewelry. After receiving her masters in furniture design at Savannah College of Art and Design, Parker felt daunted with the level of business savvy and factory-know-how it would take to launch her own brand within that space. So she decided to start small, instead crafting a line of her own accessories. 'That's how I made a living,' says Parker. 'It's how I started my business.' Although she didn't stay small for long: Parker is now a staple at high-profile design fairs like Design Miami, with her lamps in particular viewed as a hot commodity. But on May 28, she returns to her roots with a new jewelry collection with London-based brand Missoma. Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker's signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet. 'I wanted to keep playing with the bulbous type of shapes,' Parker says, adding that her Missoma pieces are 'chubby, puffy and curvy.' Meanwhile, there's an emphasis on both gold and silver hoops—Parker's favorite earring type. 'I wear hoops on a daily basis,' she says. 'That's what I would wear the most.' Much of the collection is crafted in wavy molten gold metal, giving it a visual complexity. Another material Parker embraced? Pearls, which exude a creamy sheen similar to the neutral color palette she uses for her ceramic furniture work.
Elle
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Elle
There's A Pair of Linen Trousers For Everyone – Here Are 6 Of The Best Styles To Buy Now
Even if your summer holiday plans are currently more Margate than the Maldives, the recent spell of warm weather calls for lighter layers. A pair of linen trousers will prove a versatile foundation for your wardrobe, being office-appropriate when paired with a smart shirt and strappy sandals or worn open and billowing over swimwear for #OOO days. As well as being timelessly chic, crisp, high quality linen always looks – and feels – cool, making it ideal for the office commute, as well as balmy days spent strolling in the park, on the beach, or wherever else your summer sojourns take you. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE As a chronic over-packer, introducing breezy linen layers has saved me crucial space in my suitcase. Loose trousers, a long-sleeved shirt or a belted dress are easily reworked from a day's lounging by the pool to a smart evening out. Look to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex who favours the quiet luxury appeal of linen separates. She opted for an oatmeal waistcoat and trousers from St Agni at a work summit in the Hamptons last summer, and Ralph Lauren's luxe silk and linen blend two-piece suit to speak at the Time100 Summit in April (you can shop her exact jacket and trousers now). Meanwhile, a scan of recent street style reinforces the versatile appeal of linen, where casual wide-leg trousers are paired with a white blouse and tan leather sandals, or worn as an oversized co-ord shrugged on insouciantly at Milan Fashion Week. Linen trousers with a slimmer leg and flat-front waistband are more suitable for formal settings (team with a matching jacket or last year's ubiquitous waistcoat), while looser, wide-cut styles with a drawstring waist are perfect for off-duty days – pair with a ribbed cotton tank, broderie anglaise blouse or oversized tee. There's an ideal pair of linen trousers for everyone and every occasion. From high street to premium, work wear or weekend, consider this your ultimate guide to the perennial summer staple. Forever our style crush, Sienna Miller opted for a blue and white striped linen trouser suit from Ralph Lauren to attend Wimbledon in 2023. With a flattering tie-up waist, she paired it with a navy woven bag, Missoma earrings, black sunglasses and platform heels. Whether you opt for olive, charcoal or classic navy and white, a striped linen trouser adds a preppy accent to any look. Undoubtedly the colour of the season, a pair of linen trousers rendered in butter yellow brings the item instantly up to date. At Milan Fashion Week infuencer Emilie Joseph paired a pale yellow pinstripe pair with a black blazer, heels and cateye sunglasses for a sharp take on the trend. Sharing glimpses of a sun-soaked trip on Instagram, Gwyneth Paltrow looked effortless in a pair of loose-fitting white linen trousers, black vest top and aviator shades. With a billowing wide-leg cut and elasticated waistband, the relaxed linen trouser is comfortable, stylish and practical (and key for channelling the spirit of The Talented Mr Ripley or Vicky Cristina Barcelona). Synonymous with high quality fabrics, sharp tailoring and subtle elegance, buy into the quiet luxury movement with a pair of sleek formal linen trousers. From Loro Piana's polished pleated herringbone style to Ralph Lauren's military-inspired cargo trouser, an expertly cut, well made pair of linen trousers will never date, making it a smart investment for seasons to come. Opt for neutral tones of oatmeal, slate or taupe and combine with a linen waistcoat now and a cashmere knit on cooler days. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex lent her endorsement to the high street wearing a pair of fitted linen trousers from Zara in the second episode of With Love, Meghan, combining them with the now sold-out Takao sweater from Loro Piana. The right pair of formal linen trousers will make light work of office dressing: look for pleats, a flat-front waistband and structure. Shades of classic white, beige or pale blue have instant appeal – just add an oversized shirt and loafers. Adding linen to denim increases softness, comfort, durability and structure, so consider updating your jeans collection with a linen pair for summer. The Row has a bleached, mid-rise linen jean for SS25, but there are also worthy options from Reiss, 'S Max Mara and Citizens of Humanity. Due diligence when laundering will ensure your linen pieces last for years to come. One should check each care label before washing, but as a general rule; hand-wash in lukewarm water and use a mild detergent, or spin on the gentlest machine cycle for a minimal time. Resist the urge to tumble dry and remove linen quickly from the machine to avoid wrinkles settling, then lay items flat on a drying rack or hang to air dry. Press with an iron while still damp, or use the steam function for a sharp finish. The stiffness of linen fibres is what gives it added ventilation and a favourable cooling effect, but also why it's more prone to folds and wrinkles. While these are part of its charm, if you're wary of looking a little too relaxed, look for a linen blend containing silk, viscose or polyester which will add structure and make the fabric more crease-resistant. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Esther Coombes is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and Esquire, overseeing luxury shopping content across fashion, beauty, travel and homes. She graduated from London College of Fashion with a First Class BA in Fashion Journalism in 2010, and has since worked at Marie-Claire, Easy Living, GLAMOUR and Women's Health. She held positions as Senior Fashion and Beauty Executive, Senior Lifestyle Executive and Content Lead during her nine years at HELLO! and HELLO! Fashion, creating editorial and branded content across the lifestyle sector and interviewing talent and experts including Lisa Eldridge, Jo Malone and Katie Jane Hughes for print and digital features. With exacting standards and a critical eye for editing new launches, she enjoys recommending readers best in class products and experiences, be that a glow-giving skin tint, a boutique hotel stay or the perfect slingback stiletto. In her spare time you can find her at a spin or reformer class or streaming the latest zeitgeisty podcast or television drama. You can follow Esther on Instagram at @esthercoombes.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
A Founder's Story: Meet Missoma Founder, Marisa Hordern
Melissa Hordern, Founder of jewelry brand, Missoma, created the category of demi-fine jewelry when she launched in 2007. She's pictured here with Missoma collaborator, designer Harris Reed. MISSOMA 'I'm a very go with the gut person, a creative and an ideas person, and I like to inspire my team. I always say my job is Chief Cheerleader,' laughs Marisa Hordern. A humble notion, but the truth is that Hordern is much more than a cheerleader. She is the founder of the jewelry brand Missoma, a company that defined an entire category of jewelry, demi-fine, into existence when it launched. Since then, she's gone on to build Missoma into a brand that in 2024 turned 26.5m GBP (nearly 34m USD). Missoma's story started in 2007, but it took Hordern 7 years after that to properly lay the foundation of the brand. Those years comprised of grueling trials and errors that required Hordern to lead the business through different iterations, building, and rebuilding until she landed where Missoma stands today—the apex of quality, price and design. We met on a blustery March day at her Marylebone store and despite the unfriendly weather, Hordern greeted me with a wide-open smile and electric energy. I spent the day with her, in her shop, with her teams, over lunch, and fighting the weather on the Marylebone High Street. In a world where founders and designers are flanked by staff while in the presence of press to keep messages 'on brand' (Hordern's team is there to support, but not to handle the reins), her accessibility and transparency are refreshing. Exciting, even. Because the freedom creates the space for a true founder's story to emerge, one that includes all the grit and setbacks. 'I spent 7 years in the wilderness,' Hordern says when recalling the startup days of Missoma. 'I have done the hardcore.' 'I spent 7 years in the wilderness,' Hordern says when recalling the startup days of Missoma. 'I have done the hardcore.' In those beginning days it was all hands on deck, and those hands were usually hers aided with support from loyal loved ones. She personally conducted every press visit and wholesale salon and recalls, 'I used to go up and down the country with my suitcase of wares to wherever it was–Glasgow, Winchester–selling,' she says. 'There were times my dad would build a trade show booth, putting up all the shelves. When I did Basel World, well, I used to sleep in a student's spare bedroom on a futon with a cat litter next to my head.' Missoma was launched before the internet had evolved into the information superhighway and manufacturers were discovered through shows in Bangkok and Hong Kong followed by site visits to facilities. 'I think young people don't realize that you couldn't just Google it then, or send a cold email. You had to seek it out, you had to fly across the world,' Hordern explains. Laying groundwork was one aspect of those early years, but keeping the bottom line afloat while doing so required her to be creative. There was a stage where she white-labeled jewelry for massive retailers–a substantial source of cash flow at the time–but stopped when it didn't yield the margins and ROI to make the venture worthwhile. Hordern also found healthy revenue through QVC and ShopNBC, but live TV required heavy-lifting of a different sort. 'I used to fly to Minneapolis and stay in a Hilton Inn on the roadside. There was nowhere to get healthy food for my daughter, it was pizza or the like,' the Londoner recalls. 'Then, I would go and do four hours live.' 'I had to make ends meet and keep the business going as we were still finding our way, finding our voice, finding our niche. Those were really–really–difficult years.' A piece for the new Sculptural Air collection is an example of Hordern's commitment to quality through handmade, creative design offered at an approachable price point. MISSOMA What did happen during those 7 years is that Missoma grew, and it grew organically through word of mouth. In the process, she had also invented the demi-fine jewelry segment spurred by the brand's presence on Net-a-Porter, who coined the term as a new subcategory. Before that, jewelry was either only fine or costume. Demi-fine mixes materials such as precious or semi-precious stones, sterling silver, and gold, but also offers pieces in gold vermeil, bridging the gap between fine and fashion jewelry reflected in the price points. Thankfully for Hordern, her challenges these days are of different sorts. She's working on the specific formula for her business to thrive in the lucrative, but complicated, Chinese market, and employs teams and partners to tailor logistics, product and marketing there. 'We were profitable in year one, which is very hard to do in China,' she says. She is constantly working on how to keep counterfeiters at bay. She is also committed to owning as many points of the supply and production chains as possible. This isn't only about quality control but also the maximization of time as a resource. When your content studio is in-house or your warehouse is only 25 minutes away (a costly investment in London) the time saved by this streamlining gives Missoma a sharp business advantage. 'When the warehouse is only a 25-minute drive, if there's an issue or you need something suddenly, we can just go there,' she says. I asked British Vogue's Deputy Editor, Sarah Harris, someone whose authority and longevity in the industry are undisputed, to share her point of view on the brand this founder has built. 'Not only are Missoma one of the original innovators in the space, but they have crafted an identifiable and highly covetable aesthetic whilst also creating very versatile collections which span generations and communities in their appeal,' Harris says. Hordern continues to march to the beat of her own drum. She's already proclaimed she goes with her gut, but in business practice it is even more obvious. For instance, her conviction to quality trickles down to every touch point. Her product? It's all still handmade. Her warehouse? It's bespoke—'It's the most beautiful warehouse with poured pale gray, concrete floors.' Her collaborations? It's never a simple one-off, she hands over the keys to the kingdom. Even with approachable price points, Hordern is committed to offering her customers high quality pieces, which are handmade in India and Thailand MISSOMA Take, for example, the collaboration with designer Harris Reed. The price point soars above anything else on Missoma's site which is highly unusual for a collaboration. Normally, a collaborator is given strict parameters regarding inputs such as material and projected price point in order to reap maximum ROI. What the price of the Harris Reed collection truly reflects is Hordern's support in allowing the designer to create exactly what he wanted, without restraint, and not simply to profit from his name. Now, the Harris Reed collection is one of the best-selling collections on the site. 'Marisa is truly unique, I have never worked with anyone who combines such incredible energy, creativity, and business acumen,' says Reed when asked about working with Hordern. 'Every meeting is a joy and I'm so proud of the pieces we have created together.' The trouble with spending this much time with a high-voltage, creative founder such as Hordern is that so much is shared, making it nearly impossible to fit everything into one story. Pulling on the threads of her experiences from the hows and whys of growing the business to the way she hires and trains her teams, to starting in wholesale to only abandon it for direct-to-consumer, to the reasons why she chooses to design and produce Missoma products by hand—'It's such a process of love, each collection takes about a year to process, from start to finish,'—requires this profile to be turned into something much bigger. Hordern's journey is certainly case study worthy. 'This is not fast fashion, everything is designed, refined and perfected,' are the words she uses when she describes her jewelry. In truth, I learn during our time that these ideas mirror Hordern's values towards life—a healthy mix of intention, conviction, clarity, and excellence. Want to know British Vogue's Sarah Harris's favorite Missoma pieces? Click the links below to see which pieces she loves, in her own words. 'I love the simplicity of this gold chain, with a white tee and tailored pants. It's classic but also unique with those mismatched organically shaped links. It has a point of difference which is rare to find.' 'I love a link chain, there is something about the masculinity of the link coupled with the delicacy of the design. so great for day or night.' 'I have a perennial love for the tennis bracelet; it is the epitome of elegance. I love this necklace for that reason and can envisage it as the perfect singular accessory for a glamorous evening out, or for that matter with jeans and a t-shirt, or even on the beach with nothing more than a black bikini and white, unbuttoned shirt. I never get bored of diamonds in the sun.'
