AMANDA LI HOPE About… Amanda Li Hope is a designer and goldsmith, handcrafting bespoke fine jewellery in her Hatton Garden workshop. I combine my ethical values with my background as an architect, using responsibly sourced materials, meticulous detailing, and expert artisanship. I’m proud to be one of the first twenty jewellers to become a Fairtrade and Fairmined gold licensee, allowing me to sell and make my work in responsibly sourced and fully traceable gold. I love my job because I get to make beautiful things! It’s a privilege working with clients to create jewellery that captures their story, using quality materials and craftsmanship, designing and making each piece from initial sketches to the final polish. Most popular product… I make a great deal of handcrafted ethical wedding rings in bespoke designs and colours, by using my own gold alloys. This means I can not only make a one-off shape and design each time, but also create the colour and particular shade of gold. For example, I’ve created wedding rings in particular shades of light rose gold to match antique engagement rings or created a special colour, or combination of colours, because my clients wanted something personal to them. Key trends this year… Now, more than ever, clients want to know the provenance of the materials used in their pieces. Whether it’s my client’s gold and gems from their own heirloom treasures, 100% recycled metals, or newly sourced (or even lab grown) gemstones or gold that have been mined in socially and environmentally responsible ways. People want to be assured their tokens of love are born out of love and not from the uncomfortable truths of exploitation associated with mining gems and minerals. I’ve also observed an uptake in men’s engagement rings, especially those set with coloured gemstones. Why should women have all the fun?! Find out more: www.amandalihope.com SARA BALLINGER, LAVISH LOCKETS About… Lavish Lockets is a small family run business. We create the perfect keepsakes for your bridal party that are individual to you. We offer a personal touch from the beginning whilst discussing your options and creating each piece, right through to the packaging. We know how special your big day is, so each piece is engraved with lots of love and attention to detail. We have a range of cufflinks, necklaces and bracelets that can all be engraved with your own message or even photographs along with other jewellery items to complete your look. We also have a selection of personalised gifts if you are looking for something different. Most popular product… Our bestsellers include our name disc necklace which has been extremely popular with the ladies whilst personalised keyrings and our engraved leather bracelets are a hit with the men. Key trends this year… This year the most popular accessories are those you can wear anywhere. Classic chains, earrings and rings to suit any occasion. Top tip for accessorising your big-day look… Choose something important and meaningful to you! It’s your big day, so do what makes you happy. Find out more: www.lavishlockets.co.uk JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES 77
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