16 April 2008

Spanish Eyes

Patricia Nicolás Jewellery

Almodóvar, Dalí, Domingo (not forgetting Iglesias): Spain has produced some megastars over the years.

Next, say hola to Patricia Nicolás, a fledgling jewellery designer who’s going to be big news. A Central Saint Martins graduate, Nicolás hails from Madrid, where her family has been making jewellery since 1945.

From statement gold chains bedecked with glossy jewels to semiprecious beaded pendants, Nicolás’s baubles add polish to any look. If you prefer something bespoke, e-mail a photo of yourself and details of the event you’re shopping for, and she’ll create something beautiful for the occasion.

Talk about a woman on the verge.

Available at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234 or harrods.com); Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB (0800 123400 or selfridges.com). To see styles, go to patricianicolas.com.