Carat* opens two new boutiques in Asia

London jeweller Carat* has opened a new boutique in IFC Mall in Central.

The store is one of two opened in Greater China in recent weeks – the other being inside IFC Mall in Shanghai.

Founded by Englishman Scott Thompson in 2003, Carat* describes itself as one of the world’s leading luxury fashion jewellers.

“Our pieces combine the timeless glamour of a bygone era with a little modern day wearability. Carat* jewellery is about fantasy rather than reality and our jewels are chosen rather than invested, admired rather than shown off. Most importantly, though, our jewels are supposed to be worn rather than hidden in a safe,” the company says online.

The two new stores feature a “refreshed” Carat* global store model with pale tones and a luxury ambience.

As well as its stand alone boutiques, the jeweller has shop-in-shops in luxury department store Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and in Harrod’s in London.

Carat* designs, develops and assembles jewellery using its own uniquely created gemstones. Each stage of preparation is done by hand – from pre-forming and faceting to polishing and setting.

The brand has been worn by celebrities all over the world, including Lisa Snowdon, Michelle Williams, the cast of Gossip Girl, Melissa, George, Katherine Kelly, Lucy Jo Hudson, Lydia Bright, Amy Nuttall, Kara Tointon, Juliet Stevenson, and Vicky McClure.