Robinson Pelham Relives a ’90s Summer With New Collection

By Karen Dybis | May 26, 2026

Robinson Pelham is marking its 30th anniversary with a new collection and advertising campaign that reflects nostalgically on the era when the London jewelry company was founded.

The brand started life as a small, bespoke atelier inside a Pimlico carriage house, and has evolved into a globally recognized jeweler, with clients on both sides of the Atlantic (and beyond).

Robinson Pelham’s yearlong anniversary party, called “Bold Since ’96,” kicks off today with the release of the Summer of ’96 collection, offering new designs as well as fresh looks for pieces from brand collections that originated in the 1990s.

Vanessa Chilton, who cofounded Robinson Pelham with friends Kate Pelham Burn and Zoe Benyon, tells JCK the collection and its campaign celebrate the spirit and dedication their team has poured into the business. The best adjectives to describe Summer of ’96, she says, are confident, creative, and unapologetically individual.

ROBINSON PELHAM summer 96 — *The Summer of ’96 collection includes jointed necklaces and bracelets in pink, turquoise, and green enamel.*

Photos for the new collection—shot in Mallorca by Buzz White, a photographer who’s worked with fashion industry greats Mario Testino and Alasdair McLellan—highlight the jewelry but also captures the vibe of a 1990s summer. The images come across as a series of simple yet memorable summertime moments, from a relaxed morning to the enjoyment of a warm evening.

While the campaign shows Robinson Pelham’s ideas for styling the jewelry, the brand wants its clients to select what feels good instinctively and wear the pieces with an effortless elegance. Even more important, they can express their own story and unique perspective with jewelry pieces from Summer of ’96, Chilton says.

Robinson Pelham Kinetic earrings — *Archival-inspired designs in Summer of ’96 include these Kinetic earrings in 14k gold with 2.22 cts. t.w. emeralds and 0.57 ct. diamonds ($11,330).*

New designs in Summer of ’96 include colorful enamel necklaces, refined diamond jewels, and sculptural gold hoops. Some of the brand’s favorite 1990s collections such as Kinetic-inspired the newness. Chilton says that for Summer of ’96, Kinetic’s jewelry is bolder and bigger, with vivid gemstones like emerald, pink sapphire, and pie-cut diamonds.

Other contemporary new collections created to celebrate the 30th anniversary include Meteor, Treble, and Solstice. Meteor has its classic baguette diamonds, which offer an understated luxury feel. And Treble offers striking, modern style for those who love an impeccable earring look.

Top: Robinson Pelham is looking back at the year it was founded with its new Summer of ’96 jewelry collection and marketing campaign. (Photos courtesy of Robinson Pelham)