Cockpit Arts May Open Studios 2015

Spring Open Studios 2015
Discover London's Hidden Craft

As a key part of the inaugural London Craft Week, Cockpit Arts will be opening its doors for the Spring Open Studios 2015. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to see behind the scenes, meet 170 talented makers over two sites and buy beautifully crafted work direct from independent designers. 

Visit Ros in Studio W4 at Holborn Studios between 8 - 10th May and have the opportunity to view, enjoy and buy pieces from the upcoming Satellite Collection as well as favourite collections such as Meteor & Fortress.  There will also be a small selection of limited sample sale items consisting of one offs and special originals from Ros' collections.

Dark Fortune Ring features in Stylist Magazine

The Dark Fortune Ring featured in last weeks April issue of Stylist Magazine in a Botanical style shoot.  The moody black plated silver ring with blue moonstone is available in yellow gold also.  Shop online at www.rosmillar.com with free worldwide shipping from £225. 

Rita Ora wears The Asteroid Ring

The ever so sassy Rita Ora wore the rose gold Asteroid Ring at HP Connected last night, at her first show in Moscow.

We love how Rita wears the statement ring from the Meteor Collection - also available in silver or a dusky black finish. 

To shop the show stopping ring - visit Ros Millar Online Store here.

Meteor Stud Earrings in Sunday Times Style

The Meteor Rose 002 Studs were featured in todays Sunday Times Style Magazine hand picked by Columnist & Fashion Features Director Laura Weir.  The earrings are available to buy via Ros Millar Online Shop as well as one of our favouirite online stockists Young British Designers.  Enjoy to wear these everyday high polished studs available in two different sizes & colour ways.

'Material Girl' Fashion Bloggers Event

This week Ros took her collections to One Leicester Square Penthouse Suite for a Fashion Bloggers Event 'Material Girl' with Bloggers Love.  The event was held on Tuesday 25th February and was a chance bloggers to come together & network, meet designers and enjoy an evening with jewellery and all sorts of other treats including drinks, cupcakes and makeup!!! Ros got the chance to meet lots of lovely bloggers including the likes of Zohra (Whims of a Word Crafter Blog), Amber (Amber Holly Harrison Blog) and Elizabeth (Purely Elise Blog) to name just a few.  

Some of the other designers at the event included Kasun London, Anna Loucah and Faye Marie Jewellery as well as online store 'Frida & Freya' which showcased a number of designers that they carry under their brand.

The beautiful images of Ros's collections were taken during the event by Photographer Emily Darcy who also has her own blog.

Belgium Stockist - Lasso Juwelen

Have a peek inside the world of Lasso Juwelen - one of our stockists in Belgium.  We met owners Sanne & Sofie at International Jewellery London back in September 2013 before they opened their store.  A few months since there opening and take a look into this modern jewellery store.  Other British jewelers include the likes of Clarice Price Thomas & Katie Lees.One thing that is really apparent that they love to showcase in a new and interesting way and we love following them on Facebook and keeping up with the concepts within the store.

Above shows a collection of jewels stocked at the Belgium Store. Meanwhile we are busy putting together our next batch of jewels for them.

Meteor II Collection Top Picks

 
After our love for  The Meteor Collection then followed the Meteor II.  This collection focused on mini meteor shower pendants with luxe details of green amethyst & smoky quartz stones set within almost volcanic like rock forms.  The collection not only for the first time allows Ros to use bigger stones but introduces cufflinks and bracelets for the first time into her portfolio of work.  Here is just some of our favorites from the collection.

Above shows a feature taken from the wonderful jewellery blogger 'rockinthatgem'.

Wall London Luxury Essentials

Wall Luxury Essentials Ltd is a retailer of women's clothing and accessories. The company began as a shop in London's Notting Hill, before expanding into Mail order in 1999, and ecommerce  in 2000. Wall is known for its use of natural fabrics, including Peruvian Pima Cotton, Alpaca fibre, Vicuña, Premium European linen, Mongolian cashmere and Silk and its "grown-up range of subtle clothing". A selection of our jewels is now available to shop online via the store and coming soon to their Notting Hill Boutique.

New Designer of the Year

We are excited to announce that Ros Millar was awarded New Designer of the Year in the UK Jewellery Awards 2013.  The Awards took place on Thursday 4th July at a glamorous gala dinner at the Natural History Museum. 

'Speaking at the beginning of the evening, Retail Jeweller editor Laura McCreddie said: “Small moments of greatness can come from the most unlikely of places and the wonderful thing is that here, in this room, tonight, we will be awarding those moments of greatness.”

16 people, brands and businesses took home awards on the night, including Rox and Bremont for whom this was their third win in their respective categories.

Simon Fraser was the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution award, while Ros Millar was a first-time winner in the New Designer category.

Dawn O’Porter took charge of proceedings in her own inimitable style and, as usual, the evening ended with winners and guests alike celebrating on the dance floor.' - Retail Jeweller.

Winners

Supplier of the Year: Citizen Watch

Retail Employer of the Year: Allum & Sidaway

Store Design of the Year: Bremont

Platinum Bridal Collection of the Year: Sharman D Neill

Retail Star of the Year: Abigail Stradling, Allum & Sidaway

Boutique Retailer of the Year: Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design

Marketing Campaign of the Year: Keanes Jewellers, Start Your Own Story

Watch Brand of the Year: Bering Time

Etailer of the Year: TheDiamondStore.co.uk

Watch Retailer of the Year: The Watch Gallery

Multiple Retailer of the Year: Chisholm Hunter

Jewellery Brand of the Year: Jersey Pearl

New Designer of the Year: Ros Millar

Jewellery Designer of the Year: Sophie Harley

Luxury Watch Brand of the Year: Bremont

Independent Retailer of the Year: Rox

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry: Simon Fraser

Bloody Gray AW13 Press Days at Sanderson Hotel

Last week we took our Meteor Collection to the amazingly wonderful Sanderson Hotel to take part in a Press Days with Bloody Gray.  We showed our collection alongside other designers including the likes of a Maria Piana, James Hock and Jane Bowler to name but a few.  The two days were spent up in the beautiful Penthouse Suite of the central London Hotel.

Other events we have coming up in the next couple of weeks include Open Studios and London Jewellery Week at Somerset House in June.  For more updates and a chance to view the collection keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

NEW Hong Kong Stockist Pretty Dangerous

We are really pleased to be stocking our 'Meteor' collection jewels with Hong Kong stockist 'Pretty Dangerous'.  

'Pretty Dangerous is a purveyor of brands for men and women which have a rebellious, cutting edge attitude, and a striking, individual approach to design. Pieces are fun and at times daring, but always stylish and contemporary. Totally out of the ordinary, they allow expression of a hidden, darker side, appealing to those who aspire to something a little bit different.

Pretty Dangerous products are sourced from a range of unique designers across the world, and brought personally to a discerning clientele consisting of pieces which are mostly handmade and exclusive to Hong Kong and Singapore.'

Follow Ros Millar on Instagram

We are now a part of the Instagram community and constantly sharing what we are up to in and out of the studio - follow @rosmillar so you can keep up to date.  We have chosen some of our favourite shots from our Instagram story.

Shop Collections at Culture Label

Shop selected pieces from 'The Collections' at Culture Label via Cockpit Arts.

'CultureLabel sits at the crossroads of the cultural world; where art, design, style, heritage & emerging talent meet in one ever-evolving destinationOur highly curated collection of art and artist-designed products is sourced from the world’s leading museum stores, galleries, artists, designer-makers and independent boutiques.  Our collections evolve as quickly as the cultural landscape changes; with new art, interiors, accessories and unusual gifts added daily.  Every time we discover a new work, we hear a new story. We strive to share our artists' journeys and philosophies with our audiences, amplifying the meaning behind each and every work we represent.'

The Asteroid Bangle

The Asteroid Bangle features in December Issue of Professional Jeweller. 'ASTEROID BY ROS MILLAR.  This rocky silver and rose gold-plated bangle is part of Ros Millar’s latest collection, Meteor. The new range includes several statement pieces such as chunky rings and pendants, combining highly polished geometric shapes with white 
rhodium and rose gold plating. This is an excellent statement piece from one of the UK’s leading emerging design talents. '

The Asteroid Bangle also featured in our very own Christmas Gift Guide 2012 as part of 'Classic Christmas Gift Idea'.  This statement piece is available on order by 11th December to arrive just in time for xmas.

OOAK Concept Store in Shanghai

We are busy making our second batch of jewels to deliver to OOAK Concept Store in Shanghai, China. The store recently opened in October and our jewellery has been really popular. The pictures above show an exclusive look into the newly launched store.  Other British designers stocked at OOAK include the likes of Alex Monroe, Violet Darkling and Smith/Grey.

Ordering This Christmas via Ros Millar Online Boutique

Christmas is fast approaching so its time to shop the Ros Millar Collections online . The last date for any made to order pieces is December 11th which includes rings and any larger statement pieces. The cut off date for all other pieces via online shop is 20th December while stocks last. We offer free Shipping and can ship worldwide - for any queries get in touch with us at info@rosmillar.com, in the meantime keep shopping at The Ros Millar Boutique.

Black Box Boutique

We have just posted off pieces from some of our collections to new stockist Black Box Boutique. We cant wait to see our Jewels in there. 

'Black Box is a boutique based in the heart of the buzzing Grassmarket, Edinburgh, showcasing Britain’s most exceptionally curious jewellery, textiles, ceramics, illustration and more...
The boutique is also home to an in-house jewellery studio & workshop, where you can see BLACK BOX’s jewellers working on the latest collections! They aim to illustrate the significance of the design process from start to finish, and how it is key to our designers’ work. Hannah and Sarah are both independent jewellery designers trained in Scotland. Hannah’s antique-inspired box lockets have received nationwide acclaim and a number of industry awards since launching in 2009, and both she and Sarah stock and exhibit their work across the UK.'

AnOther Loves The Asteroid Ring

AnOther Magazine online have featured our Asteroid Ring in 'Beautiful Things We Love and Love to Share' this is just one of the inspirational luxury products hand-picked by their global network of contributers.

New Gems Available at Luna & Curious

We have just delivered a fresh batch of jewels to one of our favourite London stockists Luna & Curious.  Luna now hold a selection of pieces from all our collections. 

 'Established in 2006, Luna & Curious is an inspired collective who run an exquisite boutique in Shoreditch, London. Offering a cornucopia of finely rendered objects and clothing, Luna and Curious is a must visit destination for all those who seek the pleasures of true value, craftsmanship and beauty.'  

Asteroid Ring Featured in Kabiri Window

If you look very carefully, you can spot Ros's Large Rose Gold Asteroid Ring in the window of Kabiri's 'Olympic Inspired' Marylebone High Street Store.  The Asteroid ring is taken from most recent collection 'Meteor' and is one of the largest rings featured in any of Ros's collections.  The Asteroid ring is available in rose gold and white rhodium plated silver.