A sapphire ring, an office full of lingerie – and pure comic gold

Met with Heidi, the agent who assured me that she is not an agent, first thing this morning…

Met with Heidi, the agent who assured me that she is not an agent, first thing this morning. I get offered a lot of TV projects. I love doing TV as it makes a change from my day job. The problem is that I have no idea when to say no. From reality to documentary, they all look fun to me. Some folks who know better have suggested to me that I need a filter. Especially now. The imminent royal wedding has inspired every production company and their dog to make shows that connect with the couple. Garrard of course has a century and a half’s worth of connection with the Crown. In 1981 Garrard made the ring given by William to Kate; a sapphire and diamond cluster, chosen by Prince Charles for his then fiancée, Diana.

As a consequence we have been inundated with enquiries from all over the world from production companies who know the link and hope to get the scoop. So that’s why I met with Heidi the non-agent.

By 10am my office started to look like the communal dressing room at Victoria’s Secret. I had forgotten that I promised my friend Miss Dee that she could shoot the catalogue for her lingerie company, Dirty Pretty Things. I did my best to look busy but in the end I just ended up looking.

Early evening I met with Ben, the owner of the only Welsh gold mine. It’s a long story but he bought the drinks. Welsh gold is the same as any other gold but comes with a higher comedy rating.

Fact Box:

Stephen Webster, founder and creative director of Stephen Webster Ltd, and now also creative director of Garrard, is one of Britain’s leading jewellery designers. Devotees of his glamorous approach to his craft include Madonna, Kate Moss and Elton John.