Clara Francis was born and raised in London, where she also trained as an actress at The Central School of Speech and Drama. Her interest in jewellery designing and making developed during two long stretches of performing in West End shows, where here spare time was spent learning and perfecting her new skill. ‘I decided to teach myself old beading techniques as I have always loved intricate jewellery. After a few months I started to make one-off pieces to trial out on my girlfriends, which was later followed by the launch of my first full collection of Clara Francis Jewellery.’

Clara’s beaded creations were such a hit with her fashion savvy friends that she built up the confidence to design and make her first small collection, which was later picked up by Harvey Nichols after the beautifully beaded pieces and vintage charm necklaces and bracelets caught the eye of the accessories buyer. This was closely followed by her successful stall at London’s Spitalfields market, which has gone from strength to strength becoming a key destination during London Fashion Week for international press and buyers.

Clara’s signature hand-crafted beadwork and vintage charm necklaces have become a huge hit with fashion press and jewellery fans world-wide.