Expert Tips on How to Clean Your Jewellery

Notorious is home to several jewellery experts. One of our contributors is a goldsmith, and another specializes in diamonds. We consulted both to find the best home methods for keeping jewellery clean and well-cared for. Gold, silver, diamonds, or even semi-precious stones are costly materials that require careful preservation. Moreover, these pieces often hold sentimental … Read more

#CloseEyeOn – We’re in love with the jewellery brand Pearl Octopuss.y

An arm wearing several jewellery pieces from the Scandinavian brand Pearl Octopuss.y

As you may already know, we, at Notorious, are fans of Scandinavian fashion and we love jewellery, hence every time I see a new piece by the Danish brand Pearl Octopuss.y, I’m absolutely delighted. The bold, statement baubles unite the Nordic coolness and the opulence of sparkling crystals and oversized pearls. And, besides being fabulous, … Read more

A rare peek at Queen Elizabeth’s jewellery box. Platinum Jubilee.

Queen Elizabeth wearing pieces from her jewellery box that will go on display to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.

This article A Rare Peek at Queen Elizabeth’s Jewellery Box was updated with new information on September 14, 2022 Attention, tiara and diamond lovers, this is for you. Queen Elizabeth II has opened her private jewellery box for her Jubilee. And, let me tell you, what a treat this rare peek at her breathtaking pieces … Read more

The 10 Mother’s Day gifts for fashionable mums Ageless and cool.

Fashionable mother putting on her sunglasses.

As Mother’s Day approaches, many of you are still in the dark, thinking about the best way to show your love for your mum and find the perfect gift to brighten her special day. And since women over 40 and 50 are trendier than ever, we selected the ten best Mother’s Day gifts for fashionable … Read more

Jewellery Box – Madeleine Albright and her political brooches Diplomacy is precious.

Madeleine Albright wearing a USA flag brooch

Madeleine Albright, American former secretary of State, passed away on March 23, 2022, in Washington. And in this article, we collected some anecdotes about  her famous “political brooches”.  As we told you before, brooches are a powerful way to send messages without uttering a single word. Look at the pieces Queen Elizabeth II chooses carefully … Read more

When art and jewellery meet Brooch or sculpture?

Gold earring by Alexander Calder

The gap between art and jewellery is smaller than you might think. In fact, many artists have tried their hand at making jewellery, from Picasso to Anish Kapoor and Damien Hirst, they’ve created artworks that can be worn. The movement Wearable Art began in the ’30s and pushed jewellery beyond the craft label, giving the … Read more

Striking gold in luxury vintage jewellery Best of Vestiaire Collective.

Vintage jewellery with chunky link chains and vintage chandelier earrings

As you already know, we love going on a treasure hunt to find the best luxury vintage jewellery available in our favourite second-hand shops. In these times of coronavirus crises, circular fashion has become more important than ever. Buying vintage jewellery is a sustainable way to refresh your bling collection. And wearing vintage jewellery instead … Read more

Sissiotto style, an Instagram to get inspired and entertained even if you don't speak Italian.

If you’re looking for some excellent fashion inspiration, “Sissiotto style” is a fantastic IG to follow. You will see the fabulous OOTD of the Italian Instagrammer Simona Bertolotto. But also, fun tutorials that will keep you busy and entertained, especially now, during the Coronavirus self-isolation.  Who’s behind Sissiotto style? Simona Bertolotto is a visual artist … Read more

The vintage jewellery we are buying on Etsy

Christian Lacroix vintage brooche

Buying vintage jewellery can be as exciting and fun as going on a treasure hunt. But one needs a lot of time and patience, and a good eye, of course, to find out where to buy good pieces. There are several shops selling vintage jewellery on Etsy, and you can get lost there. Don’t despair, … Read more

Get To Know Verdura, Chanel’s Jewellery Designer

Even if you have never heard about Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura and Marquis of Murata la Cerda, you most probably know his work as a jewellery designer, especially Chanel’s iconic pair of white cuffs with a big Maltese cross made of coloured gemstones that Coco Chanel used to wear every day, one … Read more