I recognised the name of the shop as soon as I walked past. Joseph Bonnar. I remember reading a piece about the man himself in a newspaper, in which he showcased a brooch to the journalist which cost £18,000, and would have cost double that had he left the original middle stone in. Wow. Imagine having that pinned on to your River Island coat? We can but dream, eh girls?
Mr Bonnar specialises in antique and period jewellery, which is tres beautiful and tres expensive. While this combination excites me, it also makes me frown at the same time, because students can't usually afford this sort of thing! Just browsing in the store is a sublime treat for the senses, as the glistening, glittering parade of rings, necklaces and earrings simply dazzle you as you gaze in awe at them. These pieces are simple, decadent and you can imagine them pinned to the fur coat of some 50's Hollywood movie star, waltzing down the red carpet.
Maybe one day! But until then, a browse around this gorgeous shop shall have to do! read more