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Alchemia
Made in a workshop in Fife, the jewellery on display at Alchemia ( 220 4795;
www.alchemia.co.uk ; 37 Thistle St; Tue-Sat; 23, 27) is designed in Scotland and in-
spired by the shapes and colours of the natural world. If nothing catches your eye,
you can request bespoke jewellery - former clients have included royalty.
Covet
Another Thistle St stalwart, Covet ( 220 0026; thoushaltcovet.com ; 20 Thistle St;
Mon-Sat; 23, 27) has an emphasis on up-and-coming new designers from all over
the world. Look for bags by Dutch label Smaak and New York designer Rebecca
Minkoff, jewellery by Tatty Devine, and watches from Swedish brand Triwa.
Harvey Nichols
The jewel in the crown of Edinburgh's shopping scene, Harvey Nichols
( www.harveynichols.com ; 30-34 St Andrew Sq; all St Andrew Sq buses) has four floors of
designer labels and is the anchor for the Multrees Walk luxury shopping mall.
Nearby you'll find boutiques by Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Hugo Boss, Swarovski and
more.
Valvona & Crolla VinCaffè
By now you'll be looking forward to a break; VinCaffè ( 557 0088;
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk ; 11 Multrees Walk, St Andrew Sq; mains £10-17; 8am-11pm Mon-
Sat, noon-5pm Sun; ; all St Andrew Sq buses) is an ideal place for lunch, or perhaps
just a bottle of pinot grigio shared over a platter of antipasti.