Month: August 2021

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What to Wear to Glyndebourne Festival

Large pear lapis pendant on gold torc neckpiece

With the final weekend of the summer programme nearly upon us, you may be wondering what to wear to Glyndebourne Festival 2021. Whilst there is no official dress code, most guests take the opportunity to dress up. Glyndebourne Festival is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to some new formal wear or bring out your old favourites. The Glyndebourne website reads ‘We love to see formal or vintage attire or the height of contemporary fashion’ in the advice on what to wear.

Black tie is by far the most popular choice for gents, however a summer blazer and panama hat, or coloured jacket and floral bow tie would be just as at home. For ladies this is a great opportunity to make a statement, don a fabulous full length gown and gloves, sophisticated summer dress, or even trouser suit. Don’t forget your jacket or wrap for cooler days/evenings and lawn friendly sensible heels rather fine stilettos which may be prone to sinking.

We’ve put together a selection a jewellery ideas perfect for Glyndebourne, with some styling suggestions below. Whatever you choose, don’t be afraid to express yourself with your style!

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is one of our favourite gemstones. Its vivid blue is sure to add wow factor to any outfit. This beautiful waterfall coat, available from the Glyndebourne shop, would look stunning set of with one off our striking necklaces. Our favourite designs include this fabulous teardrop pendant on a torc, and our lapis tab necklace, as well as two different collar necklaces: 6mm and 12mm. The jacket is handmade in lightweight silk, and is also reversible for two different styles. 

What to Wear to Glyndebourne Festival Large pear lapis pendant on gold torc neckpiece white blue tie dyed silk coat lapis tab necklace

Opera Necklaces

Opera length necklaces are perfect for wearing over gowns with a higher neckline. Accessorise with a pair of gloves. Opera necklaces are also great for layering up with other necklaces. These are versatile pieces you can style your own way.

squares gold opera necklace  Disc gold opera necklace

Unusual Pearls

We have some fabulous unusual pearls that really break away from pearl tradition. Two of our favourites are our 20mm Keshi pearls and our Gold Elephant Baroque Pearls. This simple and elegant envelope clutch bag, made from cream suede, would compliment these necklaces perfectly.

20mm champagne silver keshi pearl necklacecream envelope clutch bagWhat to Wear to Glyndebourne Festival baroque pearl necklace

What to Wear to Glyndebourne Festival: cufflinks

Hammered Silver Cufflinks

Our hammered silver cufflinks work with all kinds of different styles of suits. Why not pair them with a classic panama hat for the ultimate summer chic style.

silver oval chain cufflinks glyndebourne panama hat What to Wear to Glyndebourne Festival cufflinks

Lapis Lazuli

Introduce a splash of colour to your suit with our lapis lazuli cufflinks. Available in rectangular or trillion, the unique textured silver matches the rough cut surface of the lapis.

silver lapis lazuli cufflinks  Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks Rectangular

If you are yet to secure your Glyndebourne Festival 2021 tickets, you can book them here.

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Alternative Sapphire Birthstone Jewellery

Alternative Sapphire Birthstone Jewellery

Sapphire is the birthstone for September. If you know someone with a September birthday, you might enjoy our alternative sapphire birthstone jewellery ideas. Whilst the most well-known colour for a sapphire is blue, they can also be pink, purple, green, yellow, and orange. If you’re looking for unusual sapphire birthstone jewellery, coloured sapphires are a great choice. This rainbow sapphire eternity ring was made as special commission in varying shades of coloured sapphires pave set into platinum.

Rainbow sapphire eternity ring

Mixing a couple of shades of sapphire can create a beautiful tonal quality. This side hammered eternity ring has a mix of pale blue, bright blue and pink sapphires with diamonds. Sapphires also look nice mixed with aquamarine and diamond as we have done in this Bubbles pendant.

Hammered Sapphire Diamond Eternity Ringold cut diamond aquamarine-sapphire bubbles pendant

This gorgeous 7ct multi coloured sapphire stacking ring was designed from a collection of a clients own sapphires. They were bought many years ago in India and have sat in a drawer waiting to be used. Blue sapphires look gorgeous in both yellow gold or white gold/ platinum. For something a little different why not choose rose gold. This ring was handmade in rose gold to compliment the pink hues of the stones.

Multi Coloured Sapphire Stacking Rings Alternative Sapphire Birthstone Jewellery Multi Coloured Sapphire Stacking Rings

Alternative Sapphire Birthstone Jewellery: Yellow Sapphires

At Pruden and Smith we love yellow sapphires. They are sunny and bright and make a real statement in a sapphire dress ring. Yellow sapphires can vary in shade from a pale lemon yellow, to a warm amber. We often set yellow sapphires in yellow gold to reflect their warmth and pair them with diamonds set in white gold to add a cool contrast.

Alternative Sapphire Birthstone Jewellery yellow sapphire and diamond earrings Yellow Sapphire Birthstone Ring

If you are interested in coloured sapphires, why not book a design appointment with our designer Rebecca Smith. She can get a selection of wonderful sapphires in for you to choose from. Book your free consultation here or call 01273 846338.