Published 11th April 2025
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Published 11th April 2025
If you’ve ever admired a piece of jewellery that feels modern, elegant and just a little bit special, chances are you’ve come across Claudia Bradby’s stunning creations! From sleek pearl necklaces to effortlessly chic earrings, her jewellery isn’t just about looking good – it’s about feeling good, too. We caught up with Claudia herself to learn how her brand went from a lightbulb moment to becoming a jewellery favourite, and of course, to hear all about the stories, inspirations and sweet treats that make her designs truly unique. So grab a cup of tea (& a sweet treat!), and let’s dive in.
Receiving a generic piece of jewellery as an anniversary present, coincided with being based in Hong Kong where I loved exploring the street markets. Discovering pearls beyond the twin set and pearls narrow narrative I was familiar with really fired up my imagination and putting some of these beautiful organic shaped pearls onto a leather cored for a friend’s birthday started the ball rolling. She raved about the necklace, so it got me thinking that there was a gap in the market for well designed, thoughtfully curated, real pearl, silver and gold jewellery for the modern person. Our The World Is Your Oyster was an early design that has become our hero piece. Learning about the history of pearls, the iconic people who have worn them, and bringing a fresh perspective to this oldest, and most beautiful of gemstones under pin all our designs. For me the pearl represents the power within, and the power for growth within all of us. Much like the pearl itself. I think the meaningful design, combined with our pearl expertise and passion really allow people to connect with each design.
That we are the original contemporary jewellery designers who specialised in modernising the beautiful pearl; starting 25 years ago when there was nothing beyond the trad twinset and pearls.
Our The World Is Your Oyster pendant; it comes in 2 sizes, and in both silver and gold. This mantra represents our underlying ethos and purpose.
We love treats! We have so many people buying themselves our jewellery at key moments in their lives – a wedding, a new job, a milestone birthday. As story telling underpins all my design, this cherished unique selling point really makes each design personal, adding to your own personal story and connecting you to a special moment, person or place.
Oh, well it was pretty special to see Dame Helen Mirren in our pearls! She was given pearls on her wedding day by her husband so really loves them. Inspiring women who make the world an easier place for women to thrive are a great tonic to me so seeing her in our designs, and knowing they are part of her own jewellery collection, was, and is, pretty special.
That apart when I was covering customer service during lockdown, the 30 minute conversation I had with a woman whose daughter had given birth to her first child, and who the woman was unable to visit due to the government’s restrictions; her words about her daughter having tried for 8 years to conceive and how much she wanted to treat her with our Mother and Child pendant really reminded me that it is all about our customers; they sit at the centre of everything we do. Finding the right earrings for her daughter as an ‘extra treat’ was so rewarding. I do feel that jewellery has a unique ability to connect us – to people, places, occasions and to mark memorable milestones in life, so to be part of someone else’s story is very special.
That is like being asked to choose a favourite child!!! As I grow older (I’m 56 this year), the privilege of growing old becomes more apparent. So I think Milestone birthdays are pretty special, so our Zodiacs really resonate with me. We have a new design coming in June, to celebrate the small glimmers of joy that make everyday really special, so at the moment, that really would be what I would like to celebrate.
Aha – where do I start!! Of course it would be creating a beautifully, lustrous, delicious pearl; I really love your easter egg filled with goodies – much like the pearl growing in the oyster. So, how about a round white chocolate pearl, filled with zillionaire’s shortbread which includes swirls of salted caramel for gold, round white chocolate balls for pearls and nubs of silvered almonds for silver? So low key at first glance, but filled with delicious things, much like our designs I hope!
Blueberry lemon cheesecake; with our best selling Audrey button stud earrings; the dots on the top of the cake look as lustrous and tempting as these simple pearl studs. And, it looks like that cake would work for any occasion, much like our pearl studs that layer and sit with lots of different designs in our collections.
I think the ‘wow’ of opening one of your boxes is hard to beat, it feels generous, decadent but very joyful too.
We loved celebrating our colleague Bree’s birthday with your Happy Birthday Mixed Mini Brownie Box; there was enough for her to take home for her son, and for us to feel very spoilt!
Hmm - it has to be your passion fruit and pistachio cake:
- Passion underpins all our designs; plus, of course, passion for pearls;
- Pistachio for its luxurious taste and texture
- White chocolate pearls – no need to explain that
- 24 carat gold leaf – although we use 18k gold in our designs the sumptuous rich vibe is there for us…
- And it looks like a proper celebration cake. Something special to relish.
Claudia Bradby’s journey is proof that passion, creativity and a little bit of boldness can turn a simple idea into something extraordinary. Her jewellery isn’t just about the design – it’s about celebrating those meaningful moments that make life sparkle. Whether you're treating yourself to something special or marking a milestone with a stunning piece, Claudia’s designs are all about making memories. We hope you’ve enjoyed this peek behind the scenes of a brand that’s as inspiring as it is beautiful – and who knows, maybe it’s time to treat yourself to a little Claudia Bradby sparkle!
Annabel is the co-founder of Cutter & Squidge and takes inspiration from around the world to create delicious bakes for our blog and collections
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