If you are looking for a special piece of jewellery, one that has the flexibility to be built into a coordinated collection and matched with individual outfits, look to the new Radiance collection from Nicholas Wylde.
T he instantly recognisable work of award-winning designer jeweller Nicholas Wylde has always been closely informed by colour, especially in his use of high-quality gemstones. After attending a jewellery exhibition earlier this year where colour and vibrance were showcased in abundance, Nicholas returned with inspiration to create a new Wylde jewellery range using his signature Wylde Flower Diamond ®. The Radiance Collection, launched at the end of September, is the result.
Nicholas developed the new collection by asking his four designers working in his Bristol and Bath outlets to come up with ideas for a range that would reinforce the Wylde brand, showcase the Wylde Flower Diamond® and bring colour into the pieces. The chosen design by Grace Dugan-Clements creates a flexible, interchangeable design, using a circular halo with a striking sunray texture. These high-quality, cold-enamelled halo discs that provide the burst of colour are all made of platinum, but 18ct yellow gold, rhodium and uncoated platinum halos are also available.
The versatile and high-quality range allows jewellery owners to collect halos in different colours, with the ability to quickly and easily change them as they wish, perhaps to match an outfit or event – it’s even possible to order your own unique colour of halo, matched to the exact shade of your choice. Made in platinum or yellow gold in the form of rings, pendants and earrings (available as studs and hoops), the unique design range places the individual halos at the base of the pendant, earring or ring setting. The central Wylde Flower Diamond ® – set within a collet that has a post with a screw behind it – can then be securely screwed into the centre of the chosen item of jewellery, safely holding the chosen halo disc in place until the wearer wishes to change it.
The resulting piece of jewellery sees the subtle absorption of the colour shade of the halo disc within the faceted sparkle of the Wylde Flower Diamond ®. With its 81 facets (24 more than a traditional brilliant cut diamond) this special diamond represents the petals of a flower and creates a unique sparkle. A patented cut completely unique to Wylde’s, this diamond cannot be bought anywhere else in the world. Each diamond also comes with its own certification and beautiful presentation pack.
The Radiance Collection is available with five different sized stones – diamond sizes start at 0.15ct (a diameter of around 3.5 mm) for a Wylde Flower Diamond ®, up to 1ct (6.2 mm), or larger on request. With 0.15ct being the smallest available size for a Wylde Flower Diamond ®, the jeweller is also offering a 0.10ct option with a round brilliant cut diamond, meaning there truly is something for everyone.
All diamonds used by Wylde are ethically sourced, complying with the Kimberley Process, which supports human rights by ensuring that the diamonds originate from conflict-free regions around the world.
Nicholas Wylde, 12 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR
Tel: 01225 462826; nicholaswylde.com