An abridged version of this article first appeared in the JNA July/August 2023 issue.  

With a career spanning four decades, Stephen Webster, MBE, founder and creative director of Stephen Webster London, has always been ahead of his time as evidenced by his visionary and thought-provoking jewellery collections.

He is considered as one of the most prominent artists of his generation, having captured the hearts of like-minded customers. His edgy, never-before-seen jewellery designs take inspiration from art, fashion, music, literature and nature while paying homage to modern techniques and British craftsmanship.

His keen eye for detail, commitment to ethical production and respect for traditional goldsmithing have earned him numerous accolades, including an honorary Master of Arts degree from the University of Creative Arts in 2007.

In 2013, HRH The Prince of Wales presented Webster with an MBE for his services to the British jewellery industry. He was named Jewellery Designer of the Year at the 13th annual GEM Awards in 2015 and won the Couture Design Award for “Best in Innovation” in 2018.

Webster also has the distinction of winning the inaugural Grosvenor Sustainability Award in 2021, and the Mayfair Times “Friend of the Earth” Award in January 2023.

Webster recently partnered with T Galleria by DFS to showcase a curated selection of his best-selling fine jewellery collections, including the iconic Fly By Night and the darkly romantic Thorn Embrace. These are available at the House of Jewels, T Galleria by DFS at Four Seasons hotel in Macau.

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