Friday 30 October 2009

Our New Website!

Just a quick post! Today, after months of hard work here in the office, lots of hours spent designing, re-designing and tweaking we can proudly announce the launch of our BRAND NEW WEBSITE!



New EC One hompage, with rotating images. Here, bangle by Nicholas King



Larger photos and text, and simpler wishlist facility. Ring by Lena Skadegard

With a clearer layout and simpler categories, the new site allows you EC One lovers an easy shopping experience, with fewer clicks from the start to finish. We hope you love it! If you have any comments, please let us know by commenting here!

EC One x

Thursday 29 October 2009

New Designer - Mitos

New season, new designers! Let us introduce Mitos - the Spanish word for 'myths' - an exciting new collection by Columbian jewellery designer Miryam Stenderup. With an organic, raw-yet-refined feel, the Mitos' collection is solid, playful and with a dash of colour from pale blue and pink gemstones, is suitably feminine.










Mixing chunky hammered cuffs with fine chains and rich gold plating, the collection is perfect for the autumn/winter seasons. There are gorgeous statement pieces for those nights out - think chandelier earrings and stackable silver and gold bangles - alongside easy-to-wear pieces for the day, such as simple stone-set rings, dainty charm bracelets and chic multi-chain necklaces. We love!










Tuesday 20 October 2009

A Yummy Selection of Greens and Blues

The trees have been turning gorgeous hues of yellow and orange for a good few weeks now, but our love for all things green and blue (daydreams about Mediterrenean holidays..!) has had us all a little excited about the new additions to our collections.

As well as new designers - including Wishes Upon Stitches and Eleanor Ford - we've also got a great selection from our established designers, including Stephen Webster and Missoma. The need for that splash of colour now the days are getting a little grey is remedied perfectly by the new pieces, below.

Oxidised silver chain, pearl and onyx Deco-inspired bracelet, by Eleanor Ford


Us EC One girls are loving Nicholas King's bangles, not least for their chunky wow factor but their use of sequins - so on-trend for the party season. His other pieces include diamante knots incased in resin, wicker bangles and slimline neon perspex bangles, great for stacking up and hitting the dancefloor!



Teal green sequin bangle, encased in clear resin, by Nicholas King


Mira's beautifully crafted, feminine jewellery is made using 18ct gold and an array of semi-precious gemstones. This fresh sea-green chalcedony ring is absolutely delicious; a little Grecian and a little statement, it's a ring you'll wear for life!


18ct yellow gold ring, set with oval cabachon-cut chalcedony, by Mira


Wishes Upon Stitches is a fabulous new jewellery designer, fresh out of Central St.Martins. Her pieces are intricately beaded, and feature laser-cut acrylic patterns and shimmering perspex and glass beads. This Nest necklace, below, has a quirky black sequinned bird, surrounded by iridescent green and blue beads.



Nest necklace, featuring tiny glass seed beads, sequins and acrylic bird, by Wishes Upon Stitches


Stephen Webster's jewellery has long been synonymous with luxury and a little ostentation... But that's never a bad thing! The classic Crystal Haze and Jellybean rings, below, are available in our Ledbury Road store and feature chryophrase, turquoise and green onyx gemstones, surrounded by a sprinkle of white diamonds. Tough but chic!



Classic Crystal Haze and Jellybean rings, in 18ct white gold, by Stephen Webster


Last but not least, following the Elements collection launch almost a fornight ago, we have Missoma's classic Hot Rox stone-studded earrings. These striking hoops are a fun way to add colour, while suiting a range of styles - they can be a little rock'n'roll, pretty and dressy all in one. Just irresistable!



Gold vermeil medium Hot Rox hoops, set with turquoise, chryophrase and kyanite, by Missoma


Thursday 15 October 2009

New Designer - Jodie Hook


We love this time of year at EC One - lots of new designers on our shelves, and lots of gorgeous work to ooh and ahh at! So let us introduce Jodie Hook, a Welsh jewellery designer whose pieces speak only simplicity. But of course - like any EC One designer - it's simplicity with a little twist. Jodie's structured pieces have an altogether softer edge; they're based on the shapes and curves found in ribbons and bows.

The smooth strips of silver she uses are gently curved, and the resulting designs have a feminine yet edgy look. The earrings are the perfect way to complete an easy-going daytime look, while we've tried and tested the knot-inspired bracelet on a night out, and it looks brilliant - if not 'tough' - with jeans and heels! See more of her pieces in-store, or a small selection online now!

Sterling silver Ribbon hoop earrings - medium - by Jodie Hook




Sterling silver Ribbon loop necklace, by Jodie Hook




Sterling silver Ribbon knot-inspired bracelet, by Jodie Hook



Sterling silver Ribbon loop studs by Jodie Hook

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Missoma's Elements Collection launch at EC One

Hello all!

So here we are with our first ever blog post! And what a way to start - with news and snaps from our exclusive Missoma Elements collection, which took place on Thursday 8th October.

The night was a fabulous success, with the Missoma girls being absolute gems - no pun intended! - providing us with dazzling designs and, of course, the exciting new Elements collection, which had attendees playful and laughing as they mixed and matched designs across chains, hoop earrings and bracelets.

Below is just a selection of the photos from the night - find more on our Facebook fanpage!

EC One x


Inquisitive shoppers!



Some of the gorgeous Elements bracelets, showing the different styles of elements, stones and designs



EC One Notting Hill shopfront



Nicholas King with EC One's Michele



Fabulous Elements necklaces - shown on long and short chains with different ranges of element charms



Basia and Rainy


Jos, Ash Allabhai and Frances Murch



Missoma's Marisa with Frances Murch and Sarah Carpin