Sophie Harley

Sophie Harley is a British jewellery designer. She is known for designs incorporating charms and a mixture of silver, gold and precious stones.

Background

She obtained an MA in 'goldsmithing and jewellery design' from London's Royal College of Art in 1989.[1]

Career

In 2002 Harley was commissioned by DeBeers to create a brooch to be awarded to the trainer of the winning horse in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Day stakes at Royal Ascot by Queen Elizabeth II.[2] She has produced jewellery for the James Bond films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.[3] Harley's 'Algerian love knot' necklace was worn by the character Vesper Lynd (played by Eva Green) and kept by Bond after her death.[4] In 2013 Sophie Harley won 'UK Jewellery Designer of the Year'.[5]

Collectors

Clients include:Kate Beckinsale, Naomi Campbell, Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Jerry Hall, and Joss Stone.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Designer Showcase, profile: Sophie Harley".
  2. ↑ "sophieharley.com". Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Fellowes, Jessica. "Necklace with a Starring Role". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  4. ↑ Geraghty, Clare (2014-02-22). "Since her Love Knot necklace won a starring role in a Bond film, jewellery designer Sophie Harley has been revelling in her licence to thrill". Mail Online. Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
  5. ↑ "UK Jewellery Awards".
  6. ↑ "sophieharley.com".
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