“On a sailing yacht or a motor yacht, the finish is the thing". Jeweller Theo Fennell on the art of British craftsmanship.

A fascinating and insightful interview with one of British jewellery's most flamboyant characters. Interviewed by Ticky Headley-Dent for Boat International.

Theo Fennell is almost as dazzling as the exotic and flamboyant jewellery twinkling in the glass cabinets of his Chelsea store. Sporting a natty bright V-neck, the floppy-haired jeweller is positively fizzing with good humour and English charm. Coloured decanters with solid silver skull stoppers rest on counters filled with diamond necklaces, ruby-encrusted skull rings, huge emerald drop earrings and gold cuffs. A massive chessboard with white and yellow gold birds of prey stands majestically at one end of the showroom. It’s no wonder this larger-than-life character’s playful designs have a loyal following of clients including Elton John, Ronnie Wood and the Delevingne sisters..[READ ON]