Astley Clarke is a British jewellery brand that was founded in London in 2006 by Bec Astley Clarke. Astley Clarke started as an online retailer, selling international jewellery designers such as Carolina Bucci, Pippa Small, Shaun Leane, Katie Hillier and Alex Monroe. In 2009 Astley Clarke started designing their own jewellery, after employing a creative director. In 2014 Astley Clarke changed from being a jewellery retailer to a jewellery brand, selling only jewellery which they design in their London Studio. Astley Clarke is known for their use of coloured gemstones, coloured Noble metal and diamonds. In 2013 Astley Clarke’s founder, Bec Astley Clarke, was awarded an MBE for services to the jewellery industry.