Jewellery designer John Pearce – aka Johnny Rocket began his career studying under traditional techniques in his native Australia. Intrigued by European culture and craftsmanship he spent four years travelling around Europe, working in jewellery shops in cities including Prague and Amsterdam.

After meeting his wife he settled in London, opening his own workshop in 1997. His passion for fashion has led him to work with a who's who of catwalk designers, including Givenchy, Boudicca, Tom Ford at Gucci, and Julien Macdonald. Johnny's rock'n'roll sensibility also appeals to private client list of stars like Kylie, Lenny Kravitz, Fatboy Slim, Duran Duran, Boy George and Missy Elliot.

Johnny Rocket runs a bespoke jewellers service in association with master diamond setter Niall Paisley, which is based in Greenwich, London.