Kooky and cool: jewels for original thinkers

Tapping into a stranger world here are my favourite jewels with a quirky streak that dare to be so very different. 

27 December 2018
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  • Gucci's new Le Marché des Merveilles hand bracelet
    Gothic glamour meets gold in Gucci's new Le Marché des Merveilles jewels that include this intriguing gem-set hand jewel.
  • Dior Tete de Mort two rings Price £7650 and £7150
    Each of the three versions of Dior's Tête de Mort two rings is slightly different and feature details that relate to Christian Dior's life and loves. Price £7650 and £7150
  • Solange Azagury Partridge Green and Purple ring
    Deceptively playful, the Green and Purple ring has a 3.36-carat emerald at its heart surrounded by 18 carat yellow gold covered in lacquer and set with purple diamonds. 
  • Paula Crevoshay Eye of Ra brooch
    Paula Crevoshay's writhing brooch features the Eye of Ra - a symbol used to represent the ancient Egyptian goddess Ra - depicted in sapphires, apatites and fire opals.
  • Lydia Courteille Rosa del Inca double finger rhodochrosite ring
    The ornate fans and head combs of the Spanish señoritas is evoked in Lydia Courteille Rosa del Inca double finger using soft pink rhodochrosite alongside pink and orange sapphires, rubies and black diamonds for the rose.   
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Maria Doulton

MARIA DOULTON

After many years as a freelance journalist and editor specialising in watches and jewellery, together with Christine Pasquier, Maria founded The Jewellery Editor. Maria’s work appears in a wide variety of notable publications, including the Financial Times, Intelligent Life, Telegraph ...