Who started it? British-born Daisy Knights graduated from London's Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2009 and soon set up her own studio in the Cotswolds. Growing up in the English countryside and spending summers by the sea on the Isle of Wight have informed Knights' work and her jewellery is heavily inspired by nature. She received the Bright Young Gem award in 2009 and, a year later, was named one of the "Hot 100" by Professional Jeweller magazine.
Why we love it: for its unusual mix of pretty bangles and brooches with tough skull and serpentine rings. The latest collection is inspired by vintage comics, the muse being Isis, a science teacher with superpowers. A gamut of celebrities has been seen sporting Knights' accessories, from Hilary Alexander and Alexa Chung to Rihanna and Daisy Lowe. We also love the fact that all the pieces are handmade from recycled silver and ethically mined gold.
What we'd pick: the blackened silver Feather ring (below right; HK$2,600), the gold studded wrap ring (above right; HK$2,600) and the studded bangles in silver (HK$2,115) and gold (all below left; HK$3,315).
Where can you get it? Daisy Knights is available at online boutique www.pretty-dangerous.com.hk.
Byline: P. Ramakrishnan
March 25, 2012
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