Mine all mineGold has been found in Wales since Roman

times and is cherished for its rarity. Clogau

is named after the largest and richest of the

nation’s mines, and its pretty pieces contain

this precious Welsh gold – used in royal wedding

rings since 1923. The NEW Kensington Locket, £99 (page 81) is based on the delicate filigree

of the gates of Kensington Palace, and

features a tiny keyhole containing the prized

metal. With the original Welsh mine set

to reopen later this year, could this be

the start of another gold rush?

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The catwalks of spring/summer 2018 were awash with so-called ‘millennial pink’ – although Rose Quartz was one of Pantone’s colours of the year in 2016, its popularity shows no sign of fading. As designers rework the rosy hue for the front row again this year, it has since filtered through to everything from interiors to jewellery

and watches. Hailed as the ‘new neutral’, the colour combines

a sense of optimism and sophistication with

easy wearability: see the pink leather wrap

bracelet by Pandora (left). The original rose quartz, meanwhile – the metallic pink shade otherwise known as rose gold – is still

enjoying a flush of popularity. Pieces

such as the Monica Vinader bracelet (opposite

page) lend finesse to summer style.

Imaginative designs with a witty touch and a twist on classics make Links of London a standout choice

The Links effect

It launched with a mini set of fish cufflinks in 1990, and since then things have gone swimmingly for Links of London. The global success of the jewellery brand is due in large part to its team of designers, who have a real feel for the zeitgeist – take the utterly moreish Sweetie bracelets (pictured above), for instance, inspired by the retro pastel-hued candy bracelets beloved by generations of British children. Introduced 16 years ago, the Sweetie is now an international bestseller, with a design approach

that’s continuously updated to reflect current trends. Then there’s the company’s take on one of the world’s oldest treasures: pearls. Forgo any thoughts of dated twinsets – these are fresh, fabulous and utterly of-the-moment. As well as great design, the brand is passionate about fine materials and craft that stands the test of time, in everything from intricate pendants, elegant watches, and must-have necklaces.

Find the Links of London range, starting at £95, on page 83

Pretty in pink: NEW Pandora Moments

Leather Bracelet, £79 (page 80)

NECKLACES, BRACELETS & CHARMS

Think pink: romantic yet resolutely modern, pink-toned jewellery is the surest way to update your look this summer

COMING UP ROSY

Pink rules:. Emporio Armani SS18.

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