Rachel Galley Luxury Jewellery

I`ve recently stumbled across a jewellery designer called Rachel Galley who produces some of the most beautiful, girly pieces I`ve seen in a long time. At only 27 she has won Coutts London Jewellery week New Jeweller Award for 2009, and I can see why!

Rachel`s `collections` celebrate a special time in one`s life and make an original gift or keepsake. She has already worked for some of the most prestigious brands in the luxury market such as Links of London, Stephen Webster and Broodles before setting up her own business two years ago in a Studio at Cockpits Arts. Rachel comments –

`I was always asking to borrow my mother`s rings, I would offer to tidy her or my Grandma`s jewellery box, I was a bit of a magpie.`

She draws her inspiration from intricate carved wood, bronze historic treasures, architecture, engineering, natural textures and objects found in our daily lives. Rachel adds her own innovative twist with hidden compartments or containers, enabling the wearer to interact with their jewellery and adds bespoke, handmade fittings and clasps to give each piece her own signature finish.

Her designs are stylish and feminine and have been created for celebrities like singer Lily Allen and actress Juliette Lewis as well as being worn by TV Presenters, musicians and models. I have to say my favourite pieces by Rachel are the cocktail rings. The colours are gorgeous and the style is so simple, yet elegant.

Enchanting pieces of jewellery that you could give to a special someone, Rachel Galley is a designer to watch.