Luxury fashion e-tailer NET-A-PORTER recently launched a new jewellery category on their website. Set to cater to a burgeoning market of consumers seeking fine jewellery at slightly more affordable price points, the Demi-Fine Jewellery category will stock five international designers whose pieces bridge the gap between fashion and fine jewellery. We spoke to Lisa Aiken, NET-A-PORTER’s Retail Fashion Director to find out what we can expect from this new category of jewellers.
Crescent Moon 14-karat rose gold diamond earring, I+I
Why did you decide to create and launch a demi-fine jewellery category?
The demi-fine jewellery category is the first of its kind globally and unites elements of both fashion and fine jewellery which have historically been very separate categories. Having seen a notable increase in women investing in luxury jewellery for themselves, we decided to launch demi-fine to allow our modern customer to build her collection at a more affordable price point.
Arc 14-karat gold opal earrings, Wwake
What are the characteristics/attributes that cause a piece to be classified as demi-fine?
Demi-fine offers contemporary precious jewellery, made using solid gold and silver. Our edit features everything from rings to earrings to necklaces and more, from brands including Catbird, SARAH & SEBASTIAN, Wwake, Saskia Diez and i+i.
Chained to my Heart 14-karat gold diamond earring, Catbird
Who is your demi-fine jewellery customer?
The category speaks to our modern woman, allowing her to build a collection of cutting edge jewellery.
Rose Solitaire 18-karat gold tourmaline ear cuff, Saskia Diez
What are the benefits of purchasing a demi-fine jewellery piece?
Purchasing styles from our demi-fine category is a definitive investment, as the pieces are made from solid gold and silver. They’re collectable, stackable and uniquely wearable.
Star 9-karat gold diamond earrings, Sarah & Sebastian
