If you could only wear one piece of jewellery for the rest of your life, what piece would you choose and why?
I would go for a cocktail ring, a statement making piece that would be associated with a particularly happy moment, a celebration of a milestone. It would need to be a conversation starter. If it were a Belperron ring, I’d happily live without wearing anything else because I’d admire the craftsmanship, use of stones and modernist lines for a lifetime.
Is there an item which you consider both a simple accessory and a piece of art, both everyday and statement?
The first thing that comes to my mind is a wood clutch by Silvia Furmanovich. It’s exquisitely made, with 18-karat gold and gemstone accents. I love the floral, nature-inspired motifs featured on her clutches, along with the delicate marquetry that crosses the bridge between accessory and art work. It’s a modern take on the vanity cases of the 1920s, a jewel in itself, with the added benefit that it can fit your lipstick, mirror and tissues inside.