A new link in the chain

The couple behind the famous Links chain of jewellery stores are back, but this time they’re using precious metals and stones, rather than the traditional silver, in their designs

Jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas is a little discommoded by the water dripping from the air conditioner above our heads in the hotel where we meet. But it’s possibly acceptable behaviour for someone who has recently entered the Sunday Times Rich List, along with her husband, John Ayton, with an estimated £30 million fortune.

The couple have been working together since they founded the Links of London chain of jewellery stores in 1990. Links ...