What makes a piece of jewellery truly valuable? Is it the stone, the craftsmanship, the name attached to it, or the story it carries?
In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise welcomes back her friend Adrian Dickens, one of Australia’s leading jewellery historians, a personal jeweller and specialist in antique, estate and remodelled jewellery. Drawing on more than four decades in the jewellery world, Adrian shares how an early fascination with Garrard, the Crown Jewellers in London, began a lifelong appreciation of beautiful objects, exceptional craftsmanship and the stories behind them.
Louise and Adrian explore the jewellery trends emerging in 2026, including the wonderful return of the brooch for both women and men, the renewed popularity of coloured gemstones, the appeal of fine and understated jewellery among younger generations, and the growing desire to remodel inherited pieces rather than leave them unworn in a jewellery box.
They also discuss the difference between buying jewellery for pleasure and buying it as an investment, the changing value of diamonds and precious metals, craftsmanship in contemporary jewellery, and why knowing who made a piece can be just as important as knowing what stones it contains.
And, naturally, there are pearls, Cartier, a little jewellery history and several wonderful stories along the way. A warm and fascinating conversation about jewellery not simply as adornment, but as history, memory and a very personal expression of style.
Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.
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