Charlotte Cornelius

Until Charlotte Cornelius opened her first boutique in Southsea in 2015, she worked from a home studio in a leafy lane, a short walk from the beach on Hayling Island, Hampshire. She continues to be inspired by her coastal surroundings. Fascinated by shape, texture and contrast, she believes that great jewellery design should reflect your personality, and she favours designs that make a statement, expressing a sense of freedom and joy. At her store, Charlotte has her own workshop, where her team of goldsmiths create the most wonderful fine jewellery. As a business, Charlotte Cornelius seeks to operate ethically and with integrity in every aspect, including profit share for its team. All Charlotte Cornelius jewellery is made and hallmarked in England, and all gems are bought from UK dealers who are part of the Kimberley Process, using conflict-free diamonds only. Sourcing ethically mined gems and the introduction of eco and recycled silver and gold are also supported. Charlotte believes it is important to give back to the local and wider community. As a qualified Gestalt counsellor, she has volunteered with, and continues to support a fantastic charity called Off the Record, which offers free counselling to young people. Charlotte Cornelius also sponsors a Christian-based micro-finance charity called Five Talents that gives small loans, mainly to women, in developing countries so that they can set up their own business, just as she has.