Much of his work maybe avant-garde but never uncomfortably so. His pieces would look at home in most settings; his jewellery is comfortable to wear. This may read like a lot of contradictions, but it all gels together to make Slim and what he does rather unique.

Victoria Adams will wear an 18-carat "fairy tale" gold crown, studded with seven carats of diamonds, designed by Slim Barrett who previously made pieces for Diana, Princess of Wales. The result will be a headpiece designed to outshine the diamond tiara lent to Rhys-Jones by the Queen when she married Edward a fortnight ago.²

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Q: I've chosen my wedding dress, but have no idea what jewellery to wear with it. Any suggestions?

A: Slim Barrett, who made Victoria Beckham's wedding tiara, has a wedding-jewellery advice service. As well as making rings, necklaces, bracelets and tiaras to complement your outfit, Barrett can also create matching shoe jewellery. He prides himself on catering to every kind of wedding and will do foot jewellery for barefoot ceremonies and kilt and cravat pins for traditional Scottish affairs.