CECE JEWELLERY
1. HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY?
I studied history of art at university and wanted to work in auction houses - I come from a very creative background. I quickly realized I was jealous of the artists from the creative aspect of the art world. In a moment of “what am I doing with my life” I decided to do a five-day ring making course in Hatton Garden and nothing felt more exciting than making my own gold jewelry! This is where my creativity and enthusiasm with the industry sparked. This was around 2019.
2. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT JEWELRY?
It’s an extension of you and your identity. It’s your armor that you put on for your day. It’s beautiful, it speaks and it’s more personal than clothing or anything else. I’m also a massive magpie and I love anything sparkly.
3. WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START YOUR COMPANY?
I’m an all or nothing kind of person. I struggled working for others as my heart wasn’t fully in it. Now that I have my own business, I am so involved emotionally as well as physically and that’s what drives me.
4. WHERE ARE YOU BASED?
London.
5. WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I grew up in London but half of my family lives in Devon and that’s where a lot of my inspiration comes from.
6. ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOUR JEWELRY.
Whimsical.
7. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE STONE?
Diamonds.
8. WHAT’S THE FIRST PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH?
A French Renaissance enameled wedding band I saw in the V&A in London.
9. WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?
A cat – because they’re fabulously grumpy and lie around sleeping all the time - what a life!
10. WHO IS YOUR JEWELRY ICON?
Foundrae.
11. DO YOU HAVE A PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY YOU WEAR EVERY DAY AND IF SO, WHY?
I have my grannie’s old wedding band. I had it engraved with her handwriting and I wear it on my pinky on my right hand.
My shark and anchor signet ring on my pinky ring next to my grannie’s wedding band.
My engagement ring.
Our Horseclip bracelet.
12. ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE.
Feminine and frilly.
13. LAST PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU BOUGHT AND LOVED?
I made myself a really big signet ring with a cool skull and snake – it’s the first bespoke piece I made myself.
14. THE BEST GIFT YOU’VE RECEIVED RECENTLY?
My engagement ring. I wanted to be involved in the process, but my boyfriend told me he had it!
15. THE THING YOU ARE COVETING NEXT?
We have a new collection launching in September, inspired by ribbons from the Rococo period in art. It’s over the top beauty.
16. FAVORITE FOOD?
Pasta – delicious Italian.
17. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD?
Orange chocolate.
18. WINE OR CHEESE?
Wine.
19. COFFEE OR TEA?
Coffee.
20. YOGA OR BOXING?
Yoga.
21. FAVORITE SEASON?
Winter.
22. FAVORITE CITY?
New York.
23. SUPERPOWER OF CHOICE?
To be able to pause time so I can sleep a bit longer.
24. SECRET SKILL?
I’d love to be able to speak all the languages.
25. WHEN DO YOU FEEL HAPPIEST?
I love getting into a fresh made bed in with clean pajamas and watch a film.
26. WHEN DO YOU FEEL STRONGEST?
Physically? When I do Pilates. Emotionally? Meditation!
27. YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
An unmade bed! I’m a bit of a clean freak.
28. HOW DO YOU PICK YOURSELF UP FROM A LOW DAY?
A delicious home cooked meal with my fiancé.
29. WHAT PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPIEST?
My engagement ring.
30. WHAT PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY MAKES YOU FEEL STRONGEST?
I’ve got these big delicious bombé style rings with diamond star settings; they make me feel strongest. They are powerful.
31. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
Don’t worry too much about what people think about you.
32. WHAT IS ONE THING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?
I LOVE shark films - the crappier the better.
33. WHAT DOES ‘JOY’ MEAN TO YOU?
Living a peaceful life.