Diamond Cocktail Necklace Winner’s Delight

There was a heavy flurry before Christmas, not from the fluffy white stuff, but of entries for the luxury diamond necklace landing at Biagio the Jeweller.

Fevered anticipation hung in the air. Who, among the 4,200 entrants to the prize draw, was going to be lucky enough to win this beauty, worth £2850, to dangle around their neck on Christmas Day? Had your husband or partner secretly entered, planning a great surprise for you to open on Christmas Day? Were you already musing on what occasion you would wear this magnificent piece? Much fun and chatter filled the day on which the winner was to be announced, and a name was ceremoniously drawn with great aplomb!

Mrs Harwood from Leeds could not have been more delighted: “To receive an email on 21st December just before Christmas truly was the highlight of my year. To say it made my Christmas is an understatement! she said. “I found out about Biagio purely by chance when shopping for my son’s wedding in October. I have been in a wheelchair since 2012, and although I would have loved to collect this in person, I simply cannot make the trip.”

Ergo necklace £85

Silver white necklace £109

Earrings

Stone drops from simple cool green to the hues of amber stones bring out natural styling. Play with the light from reflections in silver and luminescent gemstones to brighten a wintry day.

Tana £130

Rope ring £89

Shooting star green amethyst ring £105

Wrist wear

Bangles continue to be omnipresent, lookout for fresh design details for your arm candy. Opt for a sculpted design peeping out of a wide sleeve, one-off modernist gold cuff or a bangle combo to complete your jewellery sign-off.

Lustrous silver bangle £79

Where did you pop the question? The all-important place where you propose is one of the ultimate romantic decisions. Steven thought long and hard about his location for the perfect proposal and it was all in the detail.

Where was the proposal?

Steven proposed to Amanda at St Anthony’s chapel, in Edinburgh. The chapel is reminiscent of an ancient castle ruin and is the only building in the central area of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park. It stands on a dramatic rock formation high about St Margaret’s Loch with extraordinary views over Edinburgh and the river Forth.

‘I chose this special place as it is secluded overlooking Edinburgh. It was perfect’. said Steven. On arriving in Edinburgh they ascended the lofty height of Arthurs seat and continued on to reach St Antony’s Chapel. Steven got down on one knee, whilst enjoying the panoramic views of Edinburgh, and proposed with his diamond engagement ring just as he had planned.

The deets in the planning of the ring

‘Amanda frequently walked by Biagio the Jewellers and loved their jewellery. One weekend I casually hinted we should visit the jewellers to have a look around. We looked at rings and she tried on a few engagement rings, one in particular we both liked. We left the shop and I played it down as I wanted to plan the proposal and for it to be a surprise’ enthused Steven.

The engagement ring

A platinum diamond solitaire from Biagio’s collection, I raided my savings for the ring that Amanda had tried on when we visited that weekend.

Why Biagio for the engagement ring?

Amanda was so keen on the jewellery from Biagio. I intimated perhaps looking around for another ring, which she said would be ok, but she had really fallen in love with the Biagio ring!

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Seek out the summery feel with exotic greens, marine blues and the ever-popular modern twist on pearls – the oyster-catchers dream. Casual strings of lustrous pearls wrapped around the wrist adds elegance with lace-work and pale laser-cut clothing this season. Don’t be size-shy with the bracelet, the awesome claw bracelet with leather detail will rock your street style look. Team your wrist armour with oversized sleeves, casual dresses or jumpsuits.

Nube danzante £125

Soirée pearl bracelet £165

Jewels on the fingers are a highlight this season. One single, large coloured jewel set in a stunning ring design hits the sweet spot. Pick up on interesting elements with single stones; we love an oval green tourmaline set landscape. Echo natures colours of soft pinks, greens, azure blues and sunlit warm tones. The sweeping silver design of a blue topaz ring with a matt finish is a must-have.

Rose quartz 9ct gold ring £355

Pecetto Piccolo £72

18ct yellow gold and diamonds exclusively designed by Biagio £5500

If pastel shades are your go-to metallic gold adds definition. Spot intriguing shapes for an off-duty look. We love the cool, natural hues in the irregular shape and finish of the drop pearl earrings.

Nacaroni £45

Rose pearl short necklace £330

Shorter necklaces and collars are the front runner this an go-to accessory. Be bewitched by oodles of teeny features and quirks gracing your clavicles. Short necklaces add that inimitable styling statement, seek out dainty pops of colour to catch the eye. Mix and play with materials and textures to hit your summer festival vibe, think gilded tassels, leather strands, bring on the beads and pom poms.

Tribal pearl and silver £165

Choper choker £89

Colmillo blanco £79

Style a luxury crafted collar with pave detailing giving a wholly feminine silhouette. This favours the desire for sartorial elegance to wear year-round with tailored pieces. This choker has the option of all sterling silver without the stones, if you’re all about the flow and curve.

Serenity Collar £725

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Autumn/Winter 17 is seeing the rebirth in popularity of pearls and coloured gemstones. Gone are the days of the pearl being seen as the buttoned-up, boring and somewhat prim spinster-aunt of gems, where the only gem worth flaunting was a diamond. The new mood in pearls is heritage-inspired but bohemian with multiple layers of long strand draped over diaphaneous dresses, add contrast with a leather biker jacket. Wind a strand of pearls round your wrist several times and you could have just drifted of Mulberry’s AW17 catwalk.

Coloured gemstones too are back with a bang. Big gemstones in a rainbow of hues graced the disco-inspired collections of Saint Laurent and Gucci, whilst this season’s other big trend for all things mystical, picks out an array of gemstones chosen for their meaning, talismanic qualities or proposed healing abilities. All of which opens up a diversity of palette and choice not seen as strongly since the 70’s.

And these are trends that aren’t going anywhere soon.

Every September the movers and shakers of the jewellery industry get together at Olympia in London for the International Jewellery London event. IJL is the foremost place for designers, including our friend Mr. Fei Liu, to showcase their new collections to buyers, collectors and the press. It is also THE place to discover what the fashionistas forecast will be big in the forthcoming season, so naturally the Biagio team hot-footed it down there to give you a sneak peek behind the curtains of the show at the hottest trends for Spring/Summer 2018. The good news is that pearls and coloured gemstones look set to continue their takeover of our jewellery boxes into SS18, so if you haven’t yet updated your jewels there’s still plenty of time. Let us help you revamp your wardrobe with these ‘en pointe’ pieces:

Pearl Perfection

Sophia pearl bracelet by Claudia Bradby, £130

18ct diamond and blue topaz pendant by Biagio, £1,575

Shooting Star ring with peridots by Fei Liu, £160

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You only have to skim the latest magazines or check out the raft of fashion bloggers sites to note some of the biggest trends in jewellery for autumn/winter 2017 and bracelets are no exception. From buckles and beads to lace and pearls, if you’re looking to buy bracelets then here’s our ultimate guide on what to wear on your wrist now.

Buckles

Buckles are big news with the likes of Coach, Carven and Versus Versace all putting buckles on the catwalk back in the spring, and this trend looks set to stay through autumn and winter. Fancy breaking in on the buckle trend, Uno de 50 hits the right note with fastening on their Choper bracelet:

Moonstone bracelet by Claudia Bradby, £69.

Diamond Line bracelet by Biagio, £8,190

Or for instant effect in one piece try:

Bonnaroo by Uno de 50, £125

Margarita pearl bracelet by Claudia Bradby, £80

Snowdrop bangle by Fei Liu, £300

Leather & Lace:

Mix up delicate cutwork and lace-like pieces with biker-chic leatherwork and rope for a style that been seen at Fashion Week from both Miu Miu and Valentino. Think rock-meets-folk and you’re pretty much there. Channel Florence Welch and wear with a floaty bohemian dress one day or a sharply tailored black blazer the next.

Silver Floral Cuff by Biagio, £198

Geometric:

Finally, geometric shapes have been around as a trend for a few years now, with designers using bold, brightly coloured plastics and enamels blended with minimalist styles, but this style is taking on a more refined tone via the use of precious metals and subtle shapes as seen in Calvin Klein’s rose-gold take on the trend here:

Narni bangle by Sif Jakobs, £219

There are so many trends around this autumn, pick one and make it your signature style for season or dip in and out of them all.

To buy any of these bracelets online now, simply click the links or view the Biagio bracelet collection here.

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Autumn/Winter 17 offers such a bounty of diverse trends that it’s hard to imagine there not being a style for every taste. We’ve already witnessed and noted the rebirth in popularity of pearls and coloured gemstones, but there are also strong trends towards more minimalist designs, with futurism and the clean lines of geometry and futurism leading the way.

As we’ve seen in a previous posts, pearls are back in a big way. The new mood in pearls draws on trend for heritage-inspired fashion, with tweeds and checks the order of the day, but we’re not talking standard, old-fashioned single short strands anymore. Pearls have been given a fresher, looser yet more decadent turn of phrase. Layer up long strands of pearls or wear multiple stranded chokers with cameos, mix with gold chains and a feature pendant or add plentifully to wrists, but above all aim for effortless and artful and you’ll have unlocked the key to mastering this trend. Let this lustrous wonder rekindle your love of pearls:

18ct diamond and morganite ring, £3,470

Perhaps the biggest, most progressive trend of the season pertains to ears, and that’s the ‘mismatch’. The premise is a simple one; take two completely different pairs of earrings and wear one of each. It works best when each earring is of a contrasting shape and style. It also lends itself well to incorporating the geometric and space-age inspired styles that we’ve seen trending in the pages of fashion bibles like Vogue and Elle. Try the trend with these lobe-loving designs :

Titanium galaxy earrings, £75

Not for you the pic n’ mix look? Maybe this next fashionable form will unlock the key to your heart. Yes, key symbols as pendants, charms and even earrings are huge this season, as seen at Marc Jacobs, Balceniaga and Maison Margiela.

18ct diamond and tanzanite necklace, £2,595

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