Brighton Designer Jewellery

Lovely big up for Jeremy Hoye in the Fashion Police section of the Culture Most Wanted Section of Open Magazine in August, after a nice write up of this years wedding visits:

P.S While we are on the subject of weddings a freind located in Brighton recently put me in touch with the wonderful jewellery of Jeremy Hoye.The Jeremy Hoye store opened in Brighton in 1994 and is recognised today as one of England’s leading contemporary jewellers. All the stones are from reputable, ethical sources and every diamond is sold through the Kimberley Process.

They launch their collections  throughout the year. Triffid is currently one of their best-sellers for those looking for a more untraditional and unusual engagement ring design. If you are interested in one-off pieces, Kustom is a completely unique collection made by Jeremy where no two designs are ever the same.

Jeremy has worked with many high street and corporate names including Diesel, Virgin Airlines, Jaeger, Daewoo, Porsche, O2, Grande Marnier, Heal’s, Vauxhall and renowned couture designer Jenny Packham. He has collaborated with BMG records which saw his jewellery worn by chart-topping stars including Avril Lavigne, Sister Bliss, Faithless, Dido and Natasha Bedingfield. Latest celebrity clients include Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Edith Bowman and Katie Melua.

check out the website   www.jeremy-hoye.com

http://www.openmagazine.co.uk/blog/2009/08/16/wonderful-wedding-wears-2/

British designer Jeremy Hoye has unveiled new gold jewellery pieces as part of the launch of a number of new collections.

The Brighton-based jeweller’s new products include two new 18-c gold and diamond pave set rings in his Blitz collection, which are priced from £795 and £1,475 each.

His new Triffid range, meanwhile, is described as “a leftfield wedding and fashion collection” inspired by crystallised rocks.

It includes quirkily-styled gold engagement and wedding rings, as well as a gold wraparound cuff.

“The eye-catching Triffid collection offers a dramatic yet wearable feel with the distinctive Jeremy Hoye look,” the designer says.

Celebrity fans of Mr Hoye’s pieces include Fearne Cotton, Edith Bowman, Katie Melua and Holly Willoughby, whose wedding ring was exclusively created by the designer.

Mr Hoye has also collaborated with record company BMG, which resulted in his jewellery being worn by the likes of Avril Lavigne, Sister Bliss, Dido and Natasha Bedingfield.

http://www.gold.org/news/2009/08/12/story/12708/new_gold_jewellery_ranges_launched_by_jeremy_hoye

Jeremy Hoye, one of the UK’s leading contemporary jewellery designers has just launched three exquisite new collections online and at his famous Brighton store. Renowned for his modern bridal pieces, Jeremy is an expert in the wedding and engagement ring field and has created bespoke designs for many couples. Jeremy’s designs are noted for their beauty as well as their original but on trend design, therefore attracting a celebrity clientele including Holly Willoughby who had her own wedding ring exclusively designed by Jeremy.

Jeremy’s pieces have an eclectic twist, and are an ideal choice for those looking for gorgeous jewellery that stands out from the crowd. The diverse range of Jeremy Hoye engagement and wedding rings are timeless, classic designs and all diamond set rings are individually made in his workshops. Blitz is the stunning new 18ct & platinum ring collection. These rings have been designed to be worn together or separately for men and women. Included in this collection are his and his and hers and hers rings.

The impressive new Triffid range, a leftfield wedding and fashion collection is wholly inspired by crystallised rocks, using black, blue and white diamonds in the 18ct and Platinum pieces. The eye-catching Triffid collection offers a dramatic yet wearable feel with the distinctive Jeremy Hoye look.

The latest Jeremy Hoye collection is the new, shiny and fresh Naturist range. Taking inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, the range features elegant flower and butterfly decorated pieces in silver with beautiful semi precious stones including amethysts, opals, and making its debut in this collection, lime jasper.

All prices start at £75 and are available online at www.jeremy-hoye.com or in store at Jeremy Hoye, 22a Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AD

Rock the Pearls into “the Naughties“:

Brighton-based designer Jeremy Hoye gains major style points by having Katie Melua and Fearne Cotton among his fans. He puts a nouveau regal spin on this season’s trend for pearls. The dramatic, rosary-esque ‘Sabre’ necklace is made from luxuriant 18ct gold and red pearls, and features a gold crown and saber…Making it perfect for the queen inside all of us.

http://www.jewellerygossip.com/2009/06/29/pearl-jewellery/

Brighton-based designer Jeremy Hoye – who counts Katie Melua and Fearne Cotton among his fans – is putting a nouveau regal spin on this season’s trend for pearls. The dramatic, rosary-esque Sabre necklace is made from luxuriant 18ct gold and red pearls, and features a gold crown and saber, making it perfect for the queen inside all of us. Available at www.jeremy-hoye.com for £2,175.

Julia Neel

http://www.vogue.co.uk/jewellery/news/090107-jeremy-hoye-pearl-necklace.aspx

Contemporary jeweller Jeremy Hoye on Ship Street, Brighton, was upbeat. “We did see a slow down. But people are coming back. People are feeling more positive,” he says

His hand-made pieces range in price from £25 to £15,000 and they are still selling well, he says. His theory is that people want security in troubled times and this translates into more engagements, helping to maintain his volume of sales even if they overall value has dropped a little. Although the official marriage statistics run contrary to this theory – ‘I dos’ fell by 3.3pc in 2007 and were down a third on 1981 – Hoye is bucking the trend. “The gay and lesbian market is up for us. Our commitment rings are very popular with lesbians,” he says.

Hoye, 44, says he has sharpened his focus on the business, which is open seven days a week: “We have upped the ante, work harder. You can’t wait for the customers to walk through the door. We could do with a few more staff but we are not employing more people. And we are bringing out new ranges all the time and doing more online. Amazon have just approached us about opening a store.”

He does not think that all businesses in the area are adopting this proactive approach. “The shops that are closing down are the ones that we thought would go under anyway,” he says.

The Start Up

James Adams and his two business partners have set the challenges of their existing property ventures to one side and three weeks ago launched a sweet shop called Fizziwigg’s in the heart of Brighton’s tourist district.

“I thought there must be something that would work in the climate like this. I thought what sort of thing was going to be viable. It’s got to be something that’s small money; that gives a happy feeling. I saw there were several chocolate shops near here and they seemed to be doing well,” he says. Fizziwigg’s toffee crumble, bourbons and the Cornish fudge have proved early favourites with locals and tourists alike.

The partners have invested in the location, paying a higher rent than they could have secured if they had compromised with a secondary location. But Mr Adams is adamant they have made the right decision.

“It’s very, very reliant on footfall. At the weekends we are absolutely flat out. During the week it’s steady to quiet,” he says.