“I've always liked historic jewellery that's got a kind of quirkiness o...” — Giles Deacon Quote

“I've always liked historic jewellery that's got a kind of quirkiness or playfulness to it; I like that it's not too serious.”

“My longest collaborative working relationship is with Katie Grand, the editor-in-chief of 'Love' magazine. Katie's an inspiration and a sounding block. She's got such great taste.”

“My designs at Ungaro are a lot more sexual, in more of an obvious way: my personal designers are a little bit more sideways.”

“If I were to say I'm looking for treasure, people would come up with the money. When I say I'm looking for a historic wreck, they're not interested.”

“You don't let a historic site rot.”

“I think Steve Jobs is a historic figure. He's not only a historic figure in business, but really in America.”