Store Boutique: Fine Jewellery
Amrapali
Amrapali Jewels is a world-renowned luxury jewellery house based in Jaipur, founded in 1978 by Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera, two friends inspired by their deep reverence for India’s tribal jewellery and artefacts. Today, Amrapali’s future remains with the family, as Rajiv’s son Tarang Arora and his wife Akanksha Arora are Co-CEO and Creative Directors.
In the early eighties, Amrapali founders Rajiv Arora & Rajesh Ajmera embarked on a pilgrimage across India to explore her heart and soul. The unique jewellery, worn by tribal communities they encountered, and objects, bartered in markets they visited, caught their eye; and what began as a tentative exploration of a country, transformed over time into a lifelong passion for the decorative arts. Amrapali is now one of India’s most prolific jewellers and its influence is increasingly sweeping the West, with a growing presence in the UK.
The first store opened in their home town Jaipur, named Amrapali after a legendary Indian courtesan famed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Four decades later, Amrapali has fine jewellery collections on Net-a-Porter and Dover Street Market, as well as 38 locations throughout India and three in London with the new Burlington Arcade boutique.
Inspired by India’s rich culture and heritage, Amrapali breathes new life into centuries-old Indian jewellery-making traditions. Often infusing a contemporary Western twist, Amrapali jewels delicately balances traditional Indian artisanal design with a modern touch.
Amrapali has an extensive heritage of creating bespoke pieces based around unique coloured gems – an increasingly popular customer demand. As well as introducing lesser-known stones, the Gem Bar will be an opportunity for Arcade clients to discover more about their origin, colour and value.
Rajiv Arora and Rajesh Ajmera – Founders of Amrapali Jewels say, ‘ We’re delighted to be launching our Amrapali boutique and the elegant Gem Bar in Mayfair’s world-renowned shopping arcade. Burlington Arcade is an ideal destination for our brand, as both value culture, history and heritage with contemporary appreciation. We are excited to welcome shoppers to our boutique from January.’
+44 (0) 207 584 4433
london@amrapalijewels.com
Michael Rose
Fine jewellery destination Michael Rose is a stalwart of the Burlington Arcade, having called it home for the past 33 years.
Its three boutiques are literal jewel boxes, with a dazzling array of rings, necklaces and tiaras set with precious stones including diamonds, emeralds and aquamarines. All pieces are available for hire as well as purchase.
Michael Rose also offers a bespoke design and commission service, as well as valuations for insurance, while on-site craftspeople offer services such as engraving, pearl stringing and repairs.
Michael Rose
Fine jewellery destination Michael Rose is a stalwart of the Burlington Arcade, having called it home for the past 33 years.
Its three boutiques are literal jewel boxes, with a dazzling array of rings, necklaces and tiaras set with precious stones including diamonds, emeralds and aquamarines. All pieces are available for hire as well as purchase.
Michael Rose also offers a bespoke design and commission service, as well as valuations for insurance, while on-site craftspeople offer services such as engraving, pearl stringing and repairs.
Azza Fahmy
Azza Fahmy originated in 1969 when the eponymous founder broke into the traditionally male-dominated world of fine jewellery.
Her designs, which are inspired by global travel and ancient cultures, have been described as ‘wearable art’, and each piece is made by hand using traditional techniques.
Now the brand is preserving those crafts by supporting communities with specialist jewellery-making skills and an educational design studio in Cairo led by Head Designer Amina Ghali, who in 2016 was included in Professional Jeweller’s ‘Hot 100’.
Visit the Burlington Arcade boutique to view the collection and to order bespoke commissions.
We are looking forward to welcoming our guests back on Tuesday 16th of June 2020.
We will provide our clients with masks, gloves and sanitiser.
A split screen has been installed for the POS area to protect the sales team and client, as they will be in close proximity for the process of the finalisation of the sale transaction
Look forward to introducing you to our new collection and welcoming you back.
Trading hours; Tuesday to Saturday – 12-6pm
Sterling Diamond
Sterling Diamond is a specialist in bespoke fine jewellery commissions. Clients work with their own designated master jeweller who crafts each piece using hand-picked certificated diamonds.
Emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, as well as rarer stones can also be sourced on request.
The Burlington Arcade boutique offers fine jewellery and watch repairs, alterations, resetting, rhodium plating and polishing, as well as appraisal and valuation services. Sterling Diamond also offers specialised sourcing for high-quality pre-owned watches.
Michael Rose
Fine jewellery destination Michael Rose is a stalwart of the Burlington Arcade, having called it home for the past 33 years.
Its three boutiques are literal jewel boxes, with a dazzling array of rings, necklaces and tiaras set with precious stones including diamonds, emeralds and aquamarines. All pieces are available for hire as well as purchase.
Michael Rose also offers a bespoke design and commission service, as well as valuations for insurance, while on-site craftspeople offer services such as engraving, pearl stringing and repairs.
Susannah Lovis Jewellers
One of Mayfair’s most respected and knowledgeable jewellers, Susannah Lovis has been designing and making bespoke fine jewellery since 1996.
The specialist team is also skilled in working with heirloom pieces, reworking and redesigning each element into timeless treasures.
The Burlington Arcade boutique carries a spectacular selection of jewellery, from rare, handcrafted gold elephant cufflinks to an Art Deco platinum and diamond tiara. Pieces are also available to rent for special occasions.
Lovis and her staff offer an unparalleled repair and valuation service.
Hancocks
Hancocks is a specialist in old cut diamonds and gemstones using them in unique bespoke pieces created by some of the UK’s most experienced craftsmen.
The company also offers a selection of antique and vintage jewellery sourced from across the globe.
A family-run jeweller since 1849, Hancocks was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria, who entrusted the company with the making of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the British armed forces, a tradition it continues today.
Hancocks has been based in the Burlington Arcade since 1992, and each member of the in-store team has their own area of expertise, making for a broad and valuable knowledge base.
HD Rare and Unique
HD Rare & Unique specialises in rare fine jewellery with a vintage selection that includes pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and Cartier.
It also carries a number of special watches by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, as well as pre-owned crocodile Hermès bags in hard-to-find colours.
Founder Davide Halevim curates the selection within his three boutiques personally, likening them to luxury museums. The Burlington Arcade store is HD Rare & Unique’s only location outside of Italy, where it has outposts at the Hotel Pitrizza and the Hotel Cala di Volpe, both on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda.
