BUSINESSWOMAN & FOUNDER OF THE WHITE COMPANY
In this heartfelt episode of My Life in Charms, host Anoushka Dukas invites her dear friend Chrissie Rucker OBE to reflect on the moments that shaped her life - told through the lens of seven beautifully meaningful charms.
Chrissie's journey begins talking about her beloved childhood Jack Russell dog, Fleur, who became her companion through her turbulences of childhood. This playful, moving charm is handcrafted in 18ct white gold and patches of brown diamond pave and twinkling black diamond eyes. This tribute is a symbol of unconditional love, comfort and the small things that anchor us when everything else feels big and overwhelming.
From this tender beginning, Anoushka reveals a horseshoe charm in 18ct yellow gold, set with lucky diamonds and a tiny strip of ebony wood for “touch wood” luck. This piece captures Chrissie's lifelong drive: the joy of mastering new skills, the loyalty of shared family passions, and the exhilaration of striving for something better, lessons first learned in muddy arenas and winding country lanes.
The conversation then becomes deeply personal with a cross charm, set with princess-cut diamonds and a central peridot, chosen for its connection to Chrissie mother’s birthstone. This charm becomes a doorway into cherished Hogmanay traditions, family ritual and the quiet courage that comes from stepping up when it feels daunting, whether on a stage, around a dinner table, or in life’s defining choices.
Interwoven with laughter and poignant reflections, Anoushka and Chrissie explore how these charms, crafted in unmistakable materials and rich with meaning, remind us that our stories, like jewellery, are made of moments small and grand, joyful and challenging. Listeners are invited to lean in, remember their own “charms of the heart” and let these tales inspire them to celebrate the beautiful complexity of life told in jewels.
