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Baroque Rocks began not in a workshop, but in the City. After a successful career in finance, Emma de Sybel felt called towards something more personal — and more permanent. Her love for vintage jewellery and its hidden stories led to the founding of Baroque Rocks in 2017, a London-based business built around sourcing and restoring pieces from the 1960s through to the early 2000s.
Named after the dramatic and irregular baroque pearl — and the theatrical period it evokes — the brand reimagines what it means to wear something with history.
Sustainability sits at the core of the brand, but not in a slogan-driven way. Each jewel is sourced from within the UK and restored by skilled artisans in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Stones are re-set, clasps repaired, and every polish is completed with care — even the leftover gold dust is collected and recycled into bullion.
The result? Heirloom-level treasures brought back to life, ready for a new chapter.
Founder - Emma de Sybel
What makes Baroque Rocks different is the founder’s almost spiritual connection to her work. Jewellery is more than just decoration. Emma’s approach includes sound-cleansing each piece with tuning forks, a practice that clears stagnant energy and returns a piece to a “neutral” state, ready for its next wearer.
In one instance, a customer wanted the stones in a ring changed — the original garnets were removed, polished, and returned to her in a pouch, so the history of the piece was preserved, even as its look evolved.
Amethyst Oversized Oval Rubover Set Necklace 2004
Bold, sculptural, and occasionally playful, the Baroque Rocks collection is anything but predictable. From geometric pendants to chunky gold chains and gemstone cocktail rings, Emma’s taste veers confidently away from the dainty and into the dramatic. Each piece comes with a story and, when possible, provenance — something the brand has also experimented with tracking via digital tools like Provenance Proof.
Baroque Rocks has been featured in leading press and stocked by brands including Paul Smith and Deakin & Francis, a fitting alignment given their own heritage values. Yet the brand still retains its independent feel. Emma speaks directly to clients and collectors, offering both curated drops and bespoke sourcing for those looking for something with a story — and a soul.
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To browse the full collection or request a bespoke vintage find, visit baroquerocks.com.
Follow the brand on Instagram @baroquerocks for the latest drops, behind-the-scenes restoration work, and Emma’s take on jewellery with soul.
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