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Joshua Hendren
Contributing writer for Style by SCMP, specialising in jewellery, watches and pop culture
Joshua Hendren is a London-based contributor for Style by SCMP, where he covers topics such as jewellery, watches, luxury, pop culture, celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle. As a freelance writer, his work has been featured in The Telegraph, Tatler, Mr Porter’s The Journal, Rapaport, Retail Jeweller, Luxury London, Spear’s Magazine, Brummell and Bal Harbour. He is also features editor at Something About Rocks, a print and digital publication covering the world of jewellery and watches.
Joshua Hendren is a London-based contributor for Style by SCMP, where he covers topics such as jewellery, watches, luxury, pop culture, celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle. As a freelance writer, his work has been featured in The Telegraph, Tatler, Mr Porter’s The Journal, Rapaport, Retail Jeweller, Luxury London, Spear’s Magazine, Brummell and Bal Harbour. He is also features editor at Something About Rocks, a print and digital publication covering the world of jewellery and watches.
Education:
BA (Hons) in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint MartinsAreas of Expertise:
Jewellery, watches, luxury, pop cultureLanguages Spoken:
English
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The fossilised tree resin is seen as a precious stone despite not having a mineral origin and has been used in jewellery in cultures from Ancient Greece to China
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