Kim Parker

2 days ago | harpersbazaar.com | Kim Parker

“I can’t actually remember the last time I made a traditional wedding band. I definitely haven’t made a classic band for any of my clients this year, and I’ve got quite a few weddings in the pipeline,” says the London-based jeweller Jessie Thomas. Like many other contemporary designers, she’s noticed a recent uptick in demand for wedding bands that show a little more personality than the plain, solid gold rings of yesteryear.

1 month ago | harpersbazaar.in | Kim Parker

Andy Warhol famously once quipped, “I don’t wear a Tank to tell the time…I wear a Tank because it’s the watch to wear.” The Pop Art icon certainly knew what he was talking about—a keen horological enthusiast, he amassed an impressive collection of over 300 rare and design-led watches during his lifetime. In the digital age, when watches are no longer strictly necessary yet still admired as beautiful accessories and works of art, Warhol’s prescient comment feels more relevant than ever.

2 months ago | countrylife.co.uk | Kim Parker

Above the chimneypiece in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, Queen Alexandra’s official portrait by François Flameng sparkles with an array of impressive jewels.

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Kim Parker

From Adele’s pear-shaped diamond engagement ring to Lady Gaga’s oval-shaped rock, via Selena Gomez’s marquise-cut solitaire to Zendaya’s unique East-West set stone, celebrity engagement rings have certainly put sparkling diamond rings back in the spotlight. And as the gemstone traditionally associated with enduring love, strength and beauty, it’s easy to see why they remain a popular choice for signalling your commitment.

Feb 14, 2025 | msn.com | Kim Parker

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.