THE BEAUTY OF BASEL

2012 will be the home of new products and precious stones. Basel trade fair takes place this year on March 8 - 15th. It is an event we look forward to every year as it reminds us of the size of the industry that we work in. It’s enormity and diversity gives us the most incredible experience every year. Over 100,000 visitors from specialist retail and wholesale trading will attend. Around 3000 journalists from all the different continents will also make their way with close to 2000 exhibitors from 45 countries exhibiting their best quality product line at the show. The Silks of London team spend 5 days visiting all the exhibitors, which range from the large brand names to the smaller dealers. (We could spend a good few weeks!). Last year we sourced the most beautiful Burmese rubies, which we used to create this exquisite art deco ring. This was a bespoke engagement ring we made for one lucky lady!

We also made these beautiful Burmese ruby and diamond drop earrings!

THE BAFTA’s – OUR WINNER

The award season is in full motion and Silks of London kept a close eye on everyone's style and picked out their favourite. The men were looking particularly debonair whilst the women looked effortlessly elegant.  Ferne Cotton shone for us in her Moschino gown and statement jewellery. A true sign of how less says more. What was your favourite look? Who caught your eye?

We love Cocktail rings, they are the perfect way to keep your look simple yet striking, an ideal  statement piece of jewellery to finish off any look. One of our favourites from the SoL line is the Chalcedony Cocktail ring: