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A touch of modern romance

When you think of heart-shaped accessories, what springs to mind? For many, thoughts would fly to the heart-shaped chocolate boxes, teddy bears holding heart-shaped cushions and delicate heart pendants that come out in full force around the annual Valentine's Day holiday tradition. Whilst some may adore these heart-shaped accessories, others have found them to be too sickly and girlish. Whatever your personal opinion of this symbolic shape, the heart has been an iconic motif used throughout period antiques for many centuries. First created as a symbol of enduring love and romance, the heart shape was first reported at the end

10 Artists & Makers

10 Artists & Makers Weiss Gallery, Jermyn St, London 10 - 18 March 2023 We are a group of 10 artists and makers who have come together for this show. We use a broad, inclusive mix of methods and materials and are all very happy to be showing in this important central London gallery. The Weiss Gallery have given us the unique opportunity to curate and present our work in their space. For us this is an exciting and unusual opportunity to share opinion and perspective across traditionally separated disciplines. This is rare for visitors too as they are offered

Sizzle in Summer Sparkle

In our opinion, summer is one of the most exciting times to experiment with jewellery. Whether you're packing your flipflops and jetting off to tropical lands or want to elevate your laid back look for another beer garden invitation, there's nothing that transforms an outfit than a bit of sparkle! Right now there is some seriously chic sparkle on our radar. From cascading earrings that dust past the decolletage to sleek sculptural pieces, there is no shortage of new sparkly silhouettes to try out this summer. If you're looking for some summertime sizzle with some blinged out, dripping crystals

Chic Chain Reaction

Whilst the UK succumbs to the plunging temperatures and snow showers that January often delivers, the delights and burst of Springtime warmth feel like a far-distant dream. At Benchpeg, however, we're always of the opinion that you can never be too prepared, especially when your jewellery wardrobe is concerned. This is precisely why we're easing you into the Spring/Summer 2019 jewellery trends week-on-week so that you can invest in the all the sparkle that catches your eye whilst confidently knowing that you'll be a fashion catch when it comes to the style agenda later on this year. Everyone knows that the

News Briefing: 11 May 2025

A curated edit of this week's national and international jewellery news... Anne Bass’s Immaculate Collection of Jewelry Heads to Auction Stellene Volandes, 8 May 2025 for Town and Country: Connoisseurs take note: this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire extraordinary pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, JAR, and Van Cleef & Arpels. www.townandcountrymag.com The most spectacular jewellery from the 2025 Met Gala Katie Frost, 6 May 2025 for Harpers Bazaar: Including Anne Hathaway's dazzling diamond-and-sapphire Bulgari necklace www.harpersbazaar.com Opinion: Why representation matters at global events like Met Gala 2025 and how jewellery can start a cultural dialogue Amrita Katara, 8