Silver Studio

This is a really cool jewellery store with lots of contemporary designs that are quite different from anything you’ll get elsewhere.
The jewellery ranges from the chunky and colourful to the delicate and cute and there’s something to suit everyone. This extends to the prices too, as you can find good bargains here, or really splash out if you feel so inclined.
My particular favourite is a pair of «Hide and seek» earrings with a rabbit hiding in one, and popping up in the other. Sadly they’re a little out of my price range.
This shop also sells nice range of men’s jewellery that is stylish while maintaining an element of masculinity. They sell some funky cufflinks here, and is probably the only place I’ve ever seen funny and unusual cufflinks that aren’t disgustingly tacky.
A great store for women who get excited over jewellery while their men want to bash their heads against the nearest wall, as this store provides plenty for both of you to look at.

Ok — hands up — I’m not a big fan of jewellery — I have often tried to wear it but I have never quite pulled it off — style wise I mean even though I did manage to get a ring stuck on my finger I once tried on in a shop.
Anyhow — i don’t know what it is but me and jewellery we just don’t mix. I’ve tried busting everything from rings, to chains, to bangles and even once had an ear ring (I took it out after 2 weeks and piercing disappeared). With all this in mind you’d think I wouldn’t be interested in jewellery wouldn’t you? Wrong! I’m always attracted t pretty things and that’s why I was drawn to Silver Studio in the Royal Arcade. The shop’s front is clean and welcoming and it somehow manages to pull you in.
After browsing its shiny contents for a few minutes I found myself considering purchasing a set of white enamel cuff links at a price of £99! I don’t even wear cuff links (well no more than 1 or twice a year to weddings and funerals anyway). Luckily I snapped myself out of my nearly costly magpie like trance and left the shop but this is the power of silver studio.
It’s definitely worth a browse especially if you’re taken buy pretty shiny things lie i am.

The Silver Studio specialises in contemporary designer silver jewellery, including bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces, rings and some items for men.
They stock some innovative jewellery collections by designers such as Nick Hubbard, or clean, crisp designs such as those by Amanda Cox, inlaid with pearls.
From stripey, chunky bangles and colourful resin necklaces to delicate bracelets decorated with daisies and bees — there’s quite a variety of styles in this tiny shop. If you’re into brightly coloured jewellery, this is a great place to look — and some of their Murano glass earrings and pendants are particularly vibrant.
For men, there is a good selection of cufflinks — form smart white enamel and ruby sets to quirky Picasso designs. They also have chunky tungsten rings and link bracelets for men, and bangles made out of steel or titanium.
Since most of the jewellery is made of silver (as the name suggests!) it’s not a particularly expensive shop. There are items for different pockets — so for example you could spend as little as £20 on a pendant, or spend a bit over £150 on a silver ring with double set Peridot stones.