A new destination for jewellery...
Published on Thursday 26th October 2006
It is to Natalie Massenet that we owe our thanks for single handedly pioneering the creation of the online boutique. When she set up Net-a-porter.com  in 2000 people thought she was mad - who in their right mind would want to spend huge amounts of money on luxury goods without being able to touch and feel them first?
Well Massenet succeeded and as a result online boutiques continue to pop up all over the place. The latest to catch my attention is the fabulous new online designer jewellery boutique, Astley Clarke.com .
Their buyers have chosen an impressive range of designers and here are some of my favourites:
I adore anything with pearls and Luminesce has some really pretty things. These Coin Pearl Threader earrings (£50) are lovely and they also do a divine range for children - ideal bridesmaid pressies. Childs Silver Necklace with Three Coin Pearls (£50).
 
For yellow gold, you really can't beat the beautiful pieces from Talisman. These 14k Gold Disc Drop Earrings with Diamonds (£995) and 18k Crescent Moon Pendant (£3200) are stunning.
 
Phillippa Holland does some of the most fabulous cocktail rings around - just the thing to wear to all those Christmas parties that are already in the diary! Amethyst 18k Gold Ring with Tzavorite (£1750) and Moonstone 18k Gold Ring with Blue Topaz (£1625).
 
Catherine Prevost has a stunning collection of brightly coloured beaded necklaces and lariats. Quartz Plum Bead with carved Chrysoprase Pendant (£595) and
Chrysoprase Lariat with Gold Vermeil Beads (£550).
 
For inspiration use Astley Clarke's hand-picked gift section and if you're totally stuck you can always opt for gift vouchers. There's also a gift wrap service available when you checkout - their distinctive blue boxes are wrapped in silk paper and tied with a pretty bow, and delivery in the UK is within 24 hours - now what could be better than that?!
www.AstleyClarke.com
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