The Collections:
Welcome to the latest collections from Laura Hayward Jewellery. The inspiration behind these collections comes primarily from Roman and Greek mythology and the deities behind many of the myths. Gods and goddesses were often the focus for ancient craftsmen and goldsmiths throughout the ancient world as there was an ever increasing demand from a superstitious population to appease such gods to ensure a favourable path through life and into the afterlife.
Inspired by the power of such myths these collections are a careful fusion of ancient classic design and modern detail, culminating in wearable and desirable pieces.

Each piece is hand made by the designer and all the gemstones have been hand selected from travels to the Far East. The pieces include some more unusual stones such as chrysoprase, green amethyst and iolite. The diamonds used by Laura Hayward Jewellery are sourced from a reputable diamond company that complies with the Kimberley Process and can therefore guarantee that the stones they supply are conflict free.

The entire collection is made in 9ct yellow gold, which is pale in colour so it reflects the colour of gold that was used in the hand crafted gold jewellery of ancient Greece and Rome. Each piece over 1gm in weight is hallmarked with the maker’s mark and the legally required assay marks from the London Assay Office.

The Designer:
Based in London since 2001, Laura completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics at University College London in 2004. Since then she has focused her attentions on jewellery design, completing evening classes at Central St. Martins and London Metropolitan University and then producing her first collection in early 2006.
Her studies of the classical world have heavily influenced the design concept of her jewellery taking her inspiration from jewellery that existed as early as 5th century B.C. This extensive source of inspiration is combined with modern details to create a fresh take on classic style.

For wholesale information or to place an order, please contact: laura@laurahayward.co.uk or Tel: 0780 119 8284.

Photography courtesy of Slipperyfishes at www.slipperyfishes.com

Creative assistance courtesy of Ben Watmough