David Aaron Joseph and his wife, Miriam Salat, launched jewellery label Bochic in New York in 2004. The designers come from very different backgrounds, with British-born Joseph's family running a renowned jewellery-manufacturing business in London while Salat gave up a career as a civil engineer to sell handmade pieces of jewellery on the streets of her Big Apple hometown. Their pieces have been a hit with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, to name but a few, and this year sees the label extending its offerings to include clutches.
diamonds are indeed a girl's best friend and, after spotting Bochic's new collection, we want ours raw served up with a side of untreated gemstones.
if you have cash to burn, get your hands on the bold R1009E ring (above right; US$101,987) or the E1415 chandelier earrings (top right; US$11,200), which would liven up a simple strapless dress. The dazzling Alicia clutch (above left; US$2,250), named after singer Alicia Keys, would make any outfit party-ready.
