There is a weight to a coin necklace that goes beyond the metal. A disc sitting at the chest looks worn-in even when it is new, as though it has already passed through a few hands.
John Fagbemi
Festival jewellery that can dance, sweat and swim with you
Three days in a field, a lake to jump into, a downpour at sunset and a dance until your feet ache. Festival weekends ask a lot of everything you wear, jewellery included.
What is a Singapore chain, and why does it shimmer the moment you move?
Some chains lie still and quiet. Others seem to come alive the second they touch the skin, catching the light with every small movement. The second kind is usually a Singapore chain, and it is one of the prettiest fine chains you can wear precisely…
How to tell if jewellery is real gold, with the checks you can do yourself
There is a particular moment when you turn a piece over, looking for some tiny clue that tells you what you actually own. Maybe it was a gift, an inheritance, or a bargain that felt too good to be true.
Jewellery gifts for a teenage girl she will actually reach for
There is a particular look a teenager gives a present she likes. Quiet, quick, the box already half open. Getting jewellery to land that way takes a little thought, because the pieces she keeps are the ones that feel like hers, chosen with her own…
What is a curb chain? The classic link that lies flat and goes with everything
Some chains you notice the moment you put them on, and some quietly become the one you wear without thinking. The curb chain tends to be the second kind.
