From designing jewellery for Elton John to partnering with the visionary Alexander McQueen on unforgettable runway pieces, for the latest installment from a Power of a Diamond we have partnered with The Leopards, a like-minded group of British designers and jewellery professionals who have come together to celebrate the wonder, awe and creativity that jewellery inspires.

With modern and fierce designs, Shaun Leane is known for consistently pushing the boundaries of fine jewellery design and fusing jewellery with fashion, particularly in his partnership with the late great Alexander McQueen. Here he talkswith fellow Leopard, Carol Woolton, discussing how his career path led to his provoking designs.