Jewels by Design is the creation of Louise Needham. Since she was a young girl she has had a love of old beads and buttons and she would spend many hours playing with a box full of them (which her mother had also played with years before!)
Louise has worked in the antique trade for eighteen years. She started her business in the London markets such as Camden Passage, Bermondsey and Covent Garden. During this time she had collected many pieces which have been broken, forgotten and generally unloved.
She says: “The pieces I use span across the decades from the 1900s to 1960s. I like to think of the journey these items have been on and of what stories they could tell! Everything I design is a one off and for many women knowing they have something bespoke makes it extra special to them. I design headbands, tiaras & hair combs for weddings, prom nights, and other special occasions.I also hand make a range called “Love Is…” which are designed from vintage 1930s pearls & original clasps with two charms. As the bracelets have been so popular (especially for presents for bridesmaids) I have brought out a necklace collection as well which is based along the same themes. I have created a collection called “Button Bracelets” These antique buttons which are made from French Jet, celluloid, glass and brass are matched with original pearls and crystals of single or double row and set with vintage clasps. Truly unique and guaranteed to never find another one these bracelets are in constant demand. I attend vintage fairs and wedding fairs to showcase our items where I take along my working boxes for clients to dig through (no girl can resist a dig through a box of sparkles!) or perhaps someone has a piece of jewellery left to them which I am happy to incorporate into a design for a really personal commission. Each and every item carefully designed and crafted to bring each bride a very personal experience.
Louise also carries an extensive range of period costume jewellery which makes fantastic gifts and which will add splendour to any occasion!
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