A Queen’s Legacy in Jewels: The Enduring Allure of Marie Antoinette

At the heart of 18th-century Versailles, Marie Antoinette used jewellery as a powerful expression of identity, elegance, and fantasy. This September, the V&A Museum celebrates her iconic style with a major exhibition, featuring her original pieces alongside modern interpretations by the likes of Manolo Blahnik, Vivienne Westwood, and Moschino.

Her world was one of powdered pastels—lavender, raspberry, duck-egg blue, sugared pistachio—shades that still inspire today. At Clarke Palmer, we channel this delicate decadence through pearl-dropped earrings, pastel gemstone chokers, and romantic, baroque-inspired details.

Each handcrafted piece echoes Versailles: lustrous pearls, antique gold, and chandelier silhouettes. Inspired by a queen’s refined rebellion, these are timeless jewels—wearable heirlooms for modern romantics.

Long live the Queen—in every shimmer and sparkle.

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Clarke Palmer Jwlz have been featured in many publications and are loved and worn by the Fashion Directors and Editors at Vogue, World of Interiors, Mail Online, The Times, FT, The Telegraph, GQ, FY! and Rolling Stone. We are worn by singers Sam Smith, Beverley Knight, R Pemz, DJs Hale Zero, Chef and Wahaca founder Thomasina Miers, Actors Sophia di Martino (LOKI) Micheal Ward (Top Boy, One Love) and Freddie Dennis (Bridgerton).

People love our Jewellery!

Thomasina's Necklace

"Jenny! I unpacked it yesterday.  The Necklace is totally dreamy. 

Honestly its beautiful. 

A total thing of beauty to treasure.  Thank you so so much. 

I really love it.  It is stunning…."

Thomasina Miers

Co-Founder of Wahaca -Masterchef Winner

"The necklace is SO CHIC. Wearing it today. Love it!"

Anna Murphy

Fashion Director The Times

"Hi Jenny,So well received and I LOVE it!!Thank you so much ...Poppy xx"

Poppy Kain

Fashion Director VOGUE

"Eeeeeeeee! Thank you so much! The anklet arrived today and it is perfect!

I love it so much.

Thank you for all the work you put into it making it just right ..."

Customer 

"I am absolutely blown away by your beautiful jewellery and your generosity

in making not just the original commission but the fabulous earrings and bracelet.

I am really looking forward to wearing them ..."