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people . Her work here includes a Diadem made in 2010 , of twisted narrow pieces of thin gold that looks as if it ’ s floating in the air . ( www . courtbarn . org . uk )

Adore , the versatile , chic and affordable brand launched last summer by Swarovski unveils three collections for Fall / Winter17 this month – Brilliance , with pairings of multiple Swarovski crystals in different shapes and sizes , enhanced by various crystal effects like metallic and iridescent coatings , and Allure and Natural Collections that emphasise rich textures , unusual componentry and mixed material combinations . There are new ear crawlers , adjustable bracelets , statement cocktail rings and the coming trend of asymmetrical necklaces . ( www . adorejewelry . com )

The fashion jewellery collection from the house of Karl Lagerfeld in collaboration with Swarovski that premiered at Baselworld 2017 launches in stores this month . Reflecting the brand ’ s feminine Parisian chic with a bold edgy twist the contemporary styles are finished with gold , rose gold and rhodium plating with Swarovski crystals , pearls , studs and chains , with prices from 50 to 250 euros . There are three collections – Ikonic , with a rock-chic aesthetic , Klassic Karl , with his handwritten signature and inspired by his famous cat , Choupette , and Essentials with key pieces like crystal-encrusted chains and ear crawlers . ( www . swarovskigroup . com )

Designers to watch from this

summer ’ s degree shows include three graduates from the Royal College of Art - Jessica Pass , whose collection is based around her fascination with curios and hidden secrets in hinged lockets , as well as insects . The highlight is a Cicada Neck Piece – a locket that opens to reveal a golden beryl in the clutches of a miniature figure whose limbs are the stone setting . ( www . jessicapasslondon . com )

Also Lukas Grewenig whose work is influenced by the confrontation of loss and mourning , using a technique he continues to develop , using silver , specially cut white sapphires and glass , that enable simple images to be included in the surface of the metal that become visible when light aligns with your line of sight . ( www . lukasgrewenig . com )

‘ Jewellery is an armour ’ is the sentence that gave Mengni Chen the idea for using packaging materials to block earholes , ‘ creating a protective feeling through these playful jewellery pieces .’ ( www . mengnichen . com )

At Central St Martin ’ s Hannah Lauren Newell was one of many

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talented graduates in the MA Design , Ceramics , Furniture and Jewellery Show . Hannah ’ s collection , Parjour , brings innovation to jewellery with technically complex knitted textiles incorporating white and yellow gold vermeil chain to enhance the structures , textures , fringes and tassels , successfully exploring the manipulation of knit techniques within the discipline of jewellery . The Avignon necklace and earrings , and Epernay long tassel earrings are all influenced by the fluidity , geometric patterns , loose fit and freedom of Art Deco fashion . ( www . hannahlaurennewell . com )

Scott Armstrong has just graduated from Central St . Martin ’ s with a BA Honours degree Jewellery Design , 1st class , also winning the Solange Azagury- Partridge Design Award 2017 . His degree collection , BLOB Line , comprises a series of rings “ that animate the relationship between a restrictive structure and a rebelling blob , exploring the interaction between stone , metal and hand . The soft hand carved cachalong , agate and jasper blobs comfort the finger while the crisp and deliberate 18ct yellow gold frames capture the blobs in an unconventional position on the hand .” Later this year Scott takes up a position with Chaumet Paris , whose design competition he won in early 2017 with his Vertiges tiara , unveiled in their Imperial Splendours exhibition in the Forbidden City , Beijing .

Lukas Grewenig whose work is influenced by the confrontation of loss and mourning , using a technique he continues to develop , using silver , specially cut white sapphires and glass