Designer watches brands and fine jewellery: CW Shops
The best designer watches for women, because a timeless timepiece or piece of fine jewellery is a thing of beauty and a worthy investment
Christian Dior La Mini D de Dior Mosaique, £3,100
There's something of Santa Fe about the bright, woven bracelet on Dior's new watch range. We love the pretty pastel mother of pearl dial and the diamond-set bevel and crown on this 19mm feminine dress watch. The bracelet is interchangeable, and a black satin strap is provided making it a versatile buy.
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Tag Heuer Carrera Lady Quartz, £1,500
A classic leather strap is given a twist thanks to quilted detailing and a chic shade of navy. A 39mm stainless steel case and rose gold detailing are offset against the deep blue dial. Equipped with a Swiss made quartz mechanism, this precision timepiece is housed in sapphire crystal glass known for scratch resistance.
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Isabel Englebert Empress Amethyst Diamond Ring, £3,600
Striking and sophisticated, this ring would make an excellent alternative to a more traditional diamond engagement ring. The one-of-a-kind design was handcrafted in Argentina from amethyst, diamond and white gold.
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IWC Schaffhausen Da Vinci Autmatic Edition '150 years', £8,450
This sleek self-winding watch was released in a limited edition of 500 to celebrate 150 years of the storied Swiss manufacturer. A 40.4mm stainless steel case houses an IWC-manufactured movement and is offset by a chic black alligator leather strap by Santoni.
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Ara Varatin Diamonds Ring £26,900
We have Kate Moss to thank for convincing Brazilian-born designer Ara Vartanian to bring his contemporary take on fine jewellery to London. He's known among fans for his use of coloured diamonds as well as the experimental way he handles his precious materials such as inverting stones. This truly special 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with 0.5 carat black diamonds, 2.63 carat brown diamonds and 0.43 white diamonds.
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Longines Symphonette, £1,810
Considering how flattering and unobtrusive an oval watch face can be it's surprising that they're still relatively rare. Enter the Symphonette, an evening watch that is contemporary enough to be worn everyday. Its elegant curves are offset by Arabic numerals painted in a rounded font. Not to mention the 56 Wesselton IF-VVS diamonds that bring a touch of magic to the 18.90 X 29.40 mm case.
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Julien Riad Skin Choker, £8,500
Forget velvet and lace, this delicate choker is crafted from 18 karat black and rose gold and set with dainty black diamonds. Indulge your gothic side with this very grown-up trinket.
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Chopard L'Heure du Diamant 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace, £6,470
A pretty pendant that's perfect for a special birthday, anniversary or even eternity gift. The 20.5cm 18 karat white gold necklace is strung with a heart shaped 2cm x 1.5cm pendant that has been sprinkled with full-cut E-F VS1 diamonds with a total weight of 1 carat.
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Rolex Lady Datejust Oystersteel, £4,850
Modeled on the classic Datejust, this feminized version features a 28mm case forged from Oystersteel, a super-resistant type of stainless steel more commonly used in aerospace industries which looks particularly beautiful when highly polished, as here. The smooth lines of the domed bezel are offset by a clean white dial and silvered Roman numerals.
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Chanel J12 in White £4,675
This new elegant and sporty white ceramic and steel watch is perfect for the coming summer months. As well as looking great, it features the new Calibre 12.1 - a new self-winding mechanism manufactured exclusively for Chanel.
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Annoushka Crown Diamond Bangle, £11,500
This dainty bracelet is positively dripping in delicate diamonds, with 181 sparkling brown diamonds totaling 4.54 carats hand set in 18 karat rose gold. The slim piece will enhance any wrist, and we love the unusual, regal shape.
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Bina Goenka 18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Emerald Earrings, £71,645
In the market for something truly special and statement-making? Then these exquisite blooms fit the bill. Individual petals are crafted from 30.90 carats of rubies, while 4.07 carats of emeralds make up the stems.
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Omega Constellation Manhattan in Sedna Gold, £16,550
Delicate diamond hour markers and the soft rosy glow of Sedna Gold make this Omega timepiece a contemporary classic. The silvery white dial is housed in a 29mm case and features a dainty star that is the emblem of the Constellation collection.
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Burberry Beauty Nail Polish in Citrus Bright no 417, £15
A juicy shade ripe for a summer manicure. Burberry nail polishes are a favourite for the ergonomic applicator as well as the nourishing, highly-pigmented polish itself which contains pro-vitamin B5 and Myrrh Extract to protect nails and prevent breakages.
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Lancaster Sun Sport Invisible Face Mist SPF30, £19
The hands are one of the earliest and most-obvious signs of ageing and skin damage, so regularly applying an SPF is sensible. Lancaster's game-changing formulation is perfect for applying over hand cream without leaving you with sticky palms.
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Laura Mercier Hand Crème Fresh Fig, £14.50
Keep hands and wrists in velvet smooth condition with this deeply nourishing hand crème with a heavenly scent. Enriched with grape and olive oils to soften and moisturise and soy proteins rich in amino acids which aid the process of cell repair.
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Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Mink Brule, £29
Could this be the perfect neutral manicure shade? A reassuringly expensive dusty pink that's universally flattering, the formulation is rich with pigment and chip-resistant thanks to bendable technology.
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