The Power of a Diamond – Episode 4: The Leopards on Jewellery

The Leopards

Please be advised that the following podcast episodes were recorded remotely by each of the paticipants, following strict social distancing measures.

From designing jewellery for Elton John to partnering with the visionary Alexander McQueen on unforgettable runway pieces, for the latest instalment from a Power of a Diamond we have partnered with The Leopards, a like-minded group of British designers and jewellery professionals who have come together to celebrate the wonder, awe and creativity that jewellery inspires.

The founding members that we have had the privilege to interview include Solange Azagury-Partridge, Susan Farmer, Theo Fennell, Shaun Leane, Stephen Webster and Carol Woolton.

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Each episode explores the incredible careers, individual styles and high-profile relationships experienced by the Leopards. As well as this, we delve into their love of natural diamonds and the magic they bring to their designs, the importance of respecting your materials, craftsmanship and their beloved partnership with The Princes Trust.

Hosted by Bronwyn Cosgrave and Carol Woolton

The episodes were hosted by best-selling author, broadcaster and luxury brand consultant Bronwyn Cosgrave; and author, historian, editor, stylist, contributing director of British Vogue and Leopard herself Carol Woolton.

I love colour so much and what is amazing about diamonds is that its white, it’s clear yet it refracts all the colours of the rainbow, so diamonds do have that magical quality.
Solange Azagury-Partridge

I think jewellery is quite special because there’s very little that has such lasting value. It has intrinsic value, it has emotional value.
Susan Farmer

When Rocketman was being launched, he asked me to make a rocket brooch which he could wear on his lapel to celebrate, what turned out to be his Oscar.
Theo Fennell

I have a strong romantic connection with diamonds, diamonds represent such an age of this beautiful planet, such a beautiful material that the earth gives us and allows me to put into my work…
Shaun Leane

There is something about a diamond that’s for sure, if you add a diamond to a piece of jewellery it brings it to life.
Stephen Webster

Diamonds, I call them the great chameleon they reinvent themselves or they are reinvented by modern designers, for each generation so they say relevant, they stay modern, but we have this wonderful legacy to look back on where they open up the world, open up history and our understanding of the earth of human culture and civilisations through them.
Carol Woolton

Celebrating the art of jewellery

Each one of The Leopards wants to make jewellery as inspiring and coveted as other fashion accessories, and through all six of these rich and thought-provoking podcasts, they do just that. Jewellery is not only a part of our everyday lives, it enhances and elevates a look and also gives an insight into our style and personality, it can hold memories of some of our most precious moments and can be passed down as an heirloom for generations to come.

Through the podcast the Leopards truly bring to life and capture the magic of natural diamonds and the allure of jewellery, they encourage us all to appreciate the truly stunning designs, ideas, history and craft of jewellery, evoking a passion in us all to ensure the continuation of the incredible craftsmanship of jewellery.