Cabinet Jewellery: Seriously Tropical Vibes

I first discovered the gorgeous jewellery brand Cabinet Jewellery, founded by Gemma Critchley who spent her childhood growing up in the Cayman Islands, at the beautiful Mercantile boutique in the Grand Cayman Marriott Hotel. As a huge lover of the Caribbean, I was captured by the spirit of wanderlust encapsulated by the Cabinet pieces, as well as the nod to island life and the tropics.

Based in Devon, Cabinet produces its gold and silversmith work in the UK, ensuring quality craftsmanship and execution of their designs with some seriously tropical roots. With Gemma’s father working in marine biology, focusing on sea turtles, she has inherited his love for the ocean and natural island habitats.

With a range of necklaces, bracelets rings and earrings in sterling silver, 9ct gold plated and 9ct solid plate with prices starting at GBP45 for a simple pearl necklace to GBP375 for a solid gold palm pendant, the collection is so beautifully curated it is hard to pick any favourites. And what I also love about the brand is the fact they are not trend-led, but embrace the idea of ‘slow fashion’ which is increasingly more in vogue as sustainability becomes more important in our daily choices. They design pieces of jewellery with stories to tell, and want the wearer to create their own unique collections that mean something to them and reflect their own style, with the emphasis on layering. 

Inspired by dreamy tropical seascapes and a love for uncomplicated mindful design, during a year in lockdown with no escape to a sun-kissed island, I have very much enjoyed looking at the collection and dreamy photo shoots, trying to pick what pieces I would purchase to bring me a taste of the tropics during the cold and grey London winter. Finally, settling on the Dream Coin Pendant, which makes me think of sitting on a tropical beach under the the moon and stars and looking at the shimmering ocean; and also the Royal Palms pendant, which was inspired by an 18th century lithograph Gemma discovered in a flea market (both pictured below).

I would encourage everyone to find your own personal ways to incorporate some sunshine and tropical vibes as we continue to navigate what living in a post-pandemic world means and until we can reunite with our dreams on faraway shores. As Gemma says “The choices we make tell a never-ending tale about our personalities that continue to unfold with every new day.“

In the meantime, while a tropical break may be a few months away, I think I will indulge in a little more escapism – am seriously in love with these Eden Earrings based on the beautiful shape of the Monstera deliciosa, one of my favourite tropical plants and which symbolises happiness and big dreams in feng shui. Bring on the sunshine!

With love Sangeeta x

Picture credits (except for pic 5) : Photographer Chloe Upton