Peter Hofer - Bespoke Jeweller

I enjoyed Peter's infectious enthusiasm for fine jewellery and hearing about his experiences with Bvulgari in Rome.  We spoke about:L

 

How Peter was encouraged into the trade by his mother and a family friend.

The importance of experience in manufacturing.

The joy and stress of working with high value gemstones.

The art of designing bespoke pieces for clients.

Timeless design.

Rome, Bulgari, Cartier and the Duchess of Windsor.

The London skyline.

Hatton Garden and the West End.

A culture of excellence.

Hatton Garden village.

The recent, darker side of Hatton Garden.

The plight of diamond cutters in Surat.

Historic diamond cutting centres.

Some great characters of the trade.