Designs on you
Discover eclectic accessories and A-lister-worthy high-end jewellery at Covent Garden’s boutique jewellery stores.
The secret is out! Beloved ‘in the know’ jeweller for stylish celebs everywhere, Kabiri is now available in the historic heart of London.
Clued-up shoppers and those in the market for off-beat yet sophisticated pieces of jewellery have long frequented Kabiri’s online store for their statement pieces. Now the edgy retailer has found a new home in Covent Garden, showcasing the best of the best in fashionable jewellery.
The ground floor focuses on costume pieces, while the lower ground presents exclusive ranges by top names who are pushing the boundaries of jewellery design, many of whom are exclusive to Kabiri in the UK. These include beautiful vintage collections from Parisian gemmologist Arabelle Morgan and Annina Vogel – both recently listed on Vogues Hot List.
Seek out fashionista favourites such as Zoe & Morgan, Allumer and Saskia Diez or heirloom jewellery from Thai designer Matina Amanita. Her 18 carat gold-plated sterling silver rings were inspired by the 12 gods of Greek mythology – a perfect ring for any heavenly lady!
Kabiri
18 The Market Building,
Covent Garden
As Coco Chanel said: ‘The important thing is not the carat, but the illusion.’ Here’s where to fulfill all your diamond fantasies…
Suppose for a second that you were flush enough to own a diamond ring with a stone the size of a quail’s egg. Unless you were prepared to employ a security guard every time you went out, it’s likely that your glittering bauble would remain permanently locked in a safe. What you need, then, is to get the look for less, to opt for fantasy rather than reality, and look to the art of luxury fashion jewellery for inspirational high quality synthetic diamonds.
Celebs such as Angelina Jolie and J-Lo are no strangers to these upscale costume gems and now, with last year’s launch of the Carat* store in Covent Garden, London’s shoppers can also browse a selection that even an experienced jeweller would be hard pushed to discern from the real thing.
From an optical perspective, Carat*’s jewellery has similar characteristics to genuine, natural diamonds. They’re developed in laboratories under strict and precise conditions to ensure the finest quality, and set in pure 14 carat or 18 carat gold. The stones themselves carry a lifetime guarantee to retain their brilliance and fire, while the elegant and contemporary settings are hand-made by master craftsmen.
So if you want a flawless, colourless diamond, but don’t fancy selling your house to pay for it, Carat* in Covent Garden has a special stone to suit every budget.
Carat*
19 The Market Building
Covent Garden
Ring available at Carat*
