CRED launches the Sophie Harley collection

Today sees the launch of CRED’s new jeweller collection, designed by Sophie Harley, acclaimed James Bond jeweller and celebrity favourite with clients including Kate Beckinsale, Jerry Hall and Joss Stone. Eleni Sardi writes.

Inspired by her recent trip to Africa and drawing inspiration from the colours, textures and forms found in the African savannah, Sophie has created a gorgeously opulent 15-piece collection using ethically sourced precious stones set in fair trade 18ct yellow gold.

This sumptuous collection of rings, pendants and earrings are full of exquisite tiny humming bird details, leaves, seeds and vines in hammered, textured gold. The gold is sourced by CRED’s partner Oro Verde which is the world’s premier supplier of ethically sourced precious metals from the Chocó region of South America and the precious stones – vibrant fire opals, rubies, deep purple amethyst and teal blue sapphires – are all sourced from artisanal miners in Tanzania, Malawi and Mexico. Prices range from £2.500.

Sophie Harley has managed to build an extraordinary private following of celebrities and exclusive clients with her beautifully eclectic jewellery range ever since she graduated from the Royal College of Art. Her creations grabbed the attention of James Bond producers who asked her to design a necklace and two sets of earrings for Eva Green in Casino Royale. Her Love Knot necklace was featured again in Quantum of Solace becoming an instant hit with the fans.

This is Sophie’s first collaboration with the fair trade jeweller CRED. CRED strongly believes that it is culturally unacceptable to buy a piece of jewellery that is not certified as socially and environmentally responsible and has managed to provide beautiful jewellery collections made with ethical integrity.

This luxurious collection will be available to order exclusively from CRED in November.

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Sophie Harley