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Eco-friendly jewellery and accessories made from ‘sea diamonds’, computer wire and an unlikely kitchen utensilIn a world where everything is increasingly durable and worryingly disposable, those making quirky accessories from cast-offs are doing both the planet and our wardrobes a favour, says Claire Jackson.
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The perfect wedding jewellery gifts for brides and beyondWith wedding season fully underway, we look to jeweller Cassandra Goad, whose years of experience make her the perfect adviser when it comes to choosing a special piece of jewellery to buy a bride, mother, bridesmaid or page boy, and best men for a wedding day.
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Floral fantasies with jeweller Cassandra GoadWith the RHS Chelsea Flower Show around the corner (May 24-28), and set to be even more glorious than ever, we focus on Chelsea-based jeweller Cassandra Goad’s passion for nature, and her use of floral motifs throughout some of her favourite collections.
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Cassandra Goad's nature inspired jewellery in time for Chelsea Flower ShowJewellery is so often inspired by nature and jewellery designer Cassandra Goad has long been fascinated by fruit, seeds, pods and flora. Always influenced by her exotic travels to different cultures, she creates intricate designs which hark back to the shapes of nature through her beautiful jewels.Nature has the patterns and shapes that so often speak to a wearer, a tactile link to the earth and growing things, a sign of birth, life and renewal.
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Jewellery for years to comeCassandra Goad's striking jewellery is the perfect present to mark a wedding anniversary.
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Cassandra Goad's latest jewellery collection is inspired by the shapes, textures and sounds of MarrakechCassandra Goad takes us on a journey to Morocco in her latest collection
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A 'truly magical place' that's 'one of the jewels in the South Hams crown' has come to the market near DartmouthPenny Churchill shares this 'truly magical place', which was originally a cider press and orchard.
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How to buy an engagement ring at auctionBuying an engagement ring at auction sounds like a daunting prospect, but Hetty Lintell urges you to dip your toe in the water — you’ll be surprised at the gems you can find.
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Engagement rings and beyond from Cassandra GoadBuying an engagement ring can be the most exciting yet terrifying of purchases. Cassandra Goad can take away all the worry.
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Best January sales deals, from winter coats to exquisite jewelleryNot all the best purveyors of luxury hold January sales — but some do, and the Country Life team has picked out some of the most beautiful items on offer.
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In Focus: The 100-carat diamond tiara once owned by one of history's greatest spendthriftsMatthew Dennison takes a look at the life and times of Henry Paget, aka the 'Dancing Marquess', whose legendary shopping sprees saw him blow a vast fortune.
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How to make Christmas jewellery shopping fun, with the wisdom and tips of Cassandra GoadChoosing the perfect present needn’t be a chore — in fact, it should be fun. Choosing jewellery from Cassandra Goad is a good place to start, and Country Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell picks out some of her favourites.
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Not just jewellery — future heirlooms to be treasured for generations to comeIt’ll be game, set and match to the lucky owners of these classic pieces of fine jewellery. The heirlooms of the future, they are to be treasured now and for generations to come.
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A Georgian jewel: One of the few complete townhouses remaining on Bath's Royal Crescent has come up for saleBuyers have the rare opportunity to buy a magnificent, Grade I-listed townhouse on Bath's Royal Crescent — one of the few that remain in private, single ownership — for £6.5m
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PLAX JewelleryPLAX Jewellery is a brand that specialises in luxury pearl jewellery.
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The beautiful works of art made from butterflies' wings — but only after they've died from natural causesSpectacular butterfly specimens from across the world are being given a luxurious afterlife as jewellery boxes, humidors and watches. Nick Hammond reports.
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In Focus: How the Victorians wove beautiful jewellery from the hair of their deceased loved onesTreasured by the Victorians in remembrance of their lost loved ones, hair jewellery is beautiful, intricate and intriguing, as Charlotte Cory discovers in a visit to the British Museum.
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The generation game: Jewellery you'll want to pass on as a family heirloomStunning fine jewellery should, of course, be worn and enjoyed now, but also greatly treasured, to be passed down through generations for your children’s children to enjoy.
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Designing your own engagement ring – the dos and the don'tsDesigning a bespoke engagement ring for the love of your life is a daunting prospect. Luckily, there’s expert help at hand, says Emma Hughes.
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Five Gold Rings: Country Life's top 5 jewellers to help you choose the perfect wedding ringA wedding ring is for life, so it is worth getting it spot on – our luxury editor Hetty Chidwick offers her advice.
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Seven stunning pieces of jewellery that will delight horse loversLucy Pearson of Horse & Hound picks out equestrian jewellery that could be perfect for the horse-lover in your life.
