Big jewels

As veteran label St. John (one I sold many years ago on the second level of David Jones, Queen St store) campaigns to enhance their "cross-over" appeal (long known as the go-to label for the ladies who lunch and women of a certain age), they're also tapping into the jewellry market. Creative director George Sharp and designer Neville Ward turned to the St John archives, using suit buttons as a starting point for a glass pearl, agate and button necklace. Featured are some of their pearl-laden statement pieces, along with a sneak peek at their fall 2011 ad campaign with Kate Winslet.