This is the most elegant (and undiscovered) shop in Nice.
Down by the port near the antiques district, Anne and Bertrand Vignes work quietly away in this chic little boutique making fabulous frames, wallets, belts, bags and jewellery with wonderful exotic leathers.
Jewel coloured crocodile and stingray skins are crafted into cuffs and necklaces - simply stunning. Expensive - yes - but worth saving up for as you won't find anything like it anywhere else on the Cote. And check out Anne's personal style - she always looks amazing.
16 Rue Emmanuel Philibert
0493315418
www.latelierducroco.com
The coolest boutique jewellery shop in Brighton. Loved the jewellery and loved the shop. Pure class and the staff made the visit even more wonderful.
www.johnharrington.co.uk/
114 Church Street
Brighton
BN1 1UD
This is a very unusual and enjoyable shop selling antiques and vintage things. Loads of lovely old jewellery, ornaments, chandeliers, art glass.
It is an ecological way to buy extravagant goodies.
It's near to Bar Piralta in San Carlos north of Santa Eulalia.
My boyfriend and i recently discovered this contemporary jewellers opposite the dome in brighton. As a designer myself it is truely inspiring and the new cherub and heart pendants are at the top of my birthday list. Apparently they've very recently oppened the first floor and like the rest of the shop it is worth checking out for the interior alone!
114 Church street (opposite dome and corn exchange)
Brighton 01273 604010
www.johnharrington.co.uk
This market appears towards the end of the day, along the main street outside the royal palace. It gets really magical at dusk or after dark, as the stall holders have lanterns. It keeps going until about midnight. You can buy handmade textiles and jewellery, amongst other things.
Little Saigon has some fine gold outlets if you're ooking for a nice 18, 22 or 24 crt gold piece.
It is in Westminster - Orange County. Close to Garden Grove.