The 14 Jewellery & Watch Influencers to Follow for Expert Styling Tips and Insider Access
Want to delve deeper into the world of magnificent jewels and exquisite timepieces? Read our round up of the most influential names in the industry…
While Instagram overflows with countless fashion influencers, finding jewellery-focused tastemakers is not as easy as you might think. Here, we round up our edit of the most stylish jewellery influencers who offer a sneak peak inside exclusive events, designers’ studios and their own private collections.
Archana Thani
Jewellery curator and consultant Archana Thani is a trend forecaster for The Natural Diamond Council, but it is her inimitable sense of understated yet elevated style that hooks her followers in. If you love bold gold, monochrome tones and seriously striking diamonds, @archanathani is one to follow. Expect to unearth new trends, spot undiscovered designers and find some ultra-chic fine timepieces too.
Dubai Watch Club Girls
“A social club for girls who love watches,” is the tagline for @dubaiwatchclubgirls, which offers a feed full of the most exclusive fine timepieces. Curated by founder Aisha, followers can spot the newest models worn in the wild, often paired with sensational jewels. From global industry events such as Watches & Wonders to one-of-a-kind brand pop-ups, following Dubai Watch Club Girls allows you to be on the pulse of anything that ticks.
Laura Inghirami
Content creator Laura Inghirami is behind @donna.jewel, and she’s one of the brightest young brains in the business. Laura offers an academic take on fine jewellery, partnering with brands and educational bodies to delve into art history and explore the role of jewellery within a broader context. Expect some sensational jewels along the way – Laura’s insider access to auctions and cultural initiatives offers a rare peek into the inner workings of the industry.
Will Kahn
No one does jewellery journalling quite like Will Khan. The man behind @willsnotebook is an industry juggernaut, and his followers are addicted to his unique, visual take on the fine jewellery world. Each post is designed like a page out of a diary, complete with handwritten scrawl and scrapbook style imagery, breaking down the latest collection launches, trends and red carpet looks.
Tracey Ellison
Boasting 1.2 million followers, the @thediamondsgirl is a major player when it comes to creating fine jewellery content. The name says it all; Tracey loves diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds. Modelling pieces by legendary maisons – Graff, Kooheji and Chopard, just to name a few – she showcases some of the largest and most extraordinary stones in the world. If you’re a gem geek, her account is a must-follow now.
Geraldine Hu
Minimalists beware, this one isn’t for you. Geraldine Hu is the styling pro behind @girl.with.a.diamond.earring and each of her posts features a riotous #neckmess unlike any other, bursting with kaleidoscopic charms, beads, pendants, cords and chains. Maximalist to the core, Geraldine gives each look a kooky theme – expect wild compositions of charms dedicated to Barbie, fast food, fishing, fruit and vegetables… you name it, she’s got it.
Bebe Bakhshi
Melbourne blogger Bebe Bakhshi is the content creator behind @champagnegem, which brims with big jewels (and we mean seriously big jewels). One golf ball-sized stone is never enough, so expect fistfuls of gorgeous gems – diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls and more – no rock is too big or too bold.
Jessica Diamond
Not only is Jessica Diamond the jewellery and watch director of The Times LUXX magazine and Sunday Times Style magazine in the UK, she also edits all that glitters for Conde Nast Traveller, too. Follow her @thediamondedit for a front row seat at the world’s most exclusive press events, along with eye-catching one-of-a-kind jewels. And yes, that is her real name.
Kuwait Watch Club Ladies
Founded by Anwar Alyousef, @kuwaitwatchclubladies brings haute horlogerie to the region, uniting watch lovers and avid collectors alike. Anwar is a key voice in the watch sphere, appearing on expert panels and in-conversation with creative directors of the major maisons. The posts you will be adding to saved? The addictive round table shots – attendees of each event go wrist to wrist to showcase their fine timepiece styling.
Liza Urla
One of the first jewellery bloggers on the block way back in 2009, Liza Urla launched @gemologue to explore fine jewellery in forensic detail. Exceptional photography and videography has always been her calling card, allowing her followers to fully appreciate just how beautiful each jewel is. Liza is a lover of juicy, colourful gems – expect to see whopping stones in all the colours of the rainbow.
Sarah Royce Greensill
Jewellery editor and consultant Sarah Royce Greensill writes for a range of glossy magazines and newspapers, and she has a great eye for incredible one-and-done jewels. With a lengthy career as a jewellery editor already under her belt, Sarah now consults for brands and clients seeking help with finding the perfect piece. Her contacts book is brimming, so expect to see exceptional gems from some of the most exclusive designers on her Instagram feed, @srgjewel.
Julia Chafe
Another unique voice in the jewellery world, Julia owns jewellery blogging in the Tik Tok sphere, with her account @JewelsWithJules pulling in Gen-Z jewellery enthusiasts like no other. Her Instagram feed, @juliachafe, documents her life as a gem-buyer in New York, but her sassy commentary analysing celebrity engagement rings and red carpet moments makes her the most fun tastemaker to follow.
Misha Daud
No one does a wrist stack better than Misha Daud. You can find her spectacular wrist styling at @watch_fashionista, where she showcases her extraordinary collection of fine timepieces. Misha knows what she likes, so you can expect to see endless imaginative ways to style up key pieces from some of her stalwart favourites – Suzanne Kalan, Cartier, Rolex and more. If you’re addicted to all things luxury, Misha’s podcast, @luxuryunedited, is well worth a listen too.
Danielle Miele
Danielle Miele, the founder of @gemgossip, is a natural born magpie. A gem and vintage jewellery collector, Danielle’s knowledge of antique jewellery is unparalleled. Those who love to mix and match charms, pendants and chains will be hooked, and Danielle also curates a rich collection of vintage pieces that are available to buy on her store feed, @shopgemgossip.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram / @girl.with.a.diamond.earring
