I hand fabricate exquisitely detailed botanical jewellery and sculptures in silver and gold using traditional techniques and tools. Most of my work is bespoke and covers engagement and wedding rings, cocktail rings and statement necklaces. I was a contestant on season One of 'All that Glitters' the competitive BBC2 show.
Sustainable one woman business based in beautiful rural Isle of Wight. I have been making precious jewellery for over 35 years, influenced by the beauty and organic structure I see in nature.
I have been a jeweller since graduating from Sir John Cass in London in 1987 with an Honours degree in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Alied Crafts. After graduating I worked in several manufacturing jewellers in London, Surrey and Hampshire before setting up my own business. Each piece is created skillfully by hand using traditional jewellery and silversmithing techniques, I think of my hands as my tools and use very little machinery in my production.
I enjoy the commission process, working diectly with the client to design and make their dream jewellery.
My work is a celebration of nature and I use my silversmithing skills to give my plants and flowers a 3D lifelike apearance.
All the gold and silver I use is recycled and I work in a very concious way to minimise waste.
I specialise in bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings and one-off statement necklaces and cluster rings to tell my clients' story. I will meet with you in person or online and listen to your likes, hobbies and desires and then bring them all together to design the piece of your dreams. I also remodel sentimental pieces of jewellery like wedding rings from parents or grandparents. I can melt them down to form part of the new item, creating a truly unique and meaningful piece and future heirloom.
Alongside this I create accessible collections of silver jewellery, which can be seen in around 5 galleries and jewellery boutiques on the Isle of Wight and nationwide. Often gem set, you can find simple rings, pendants and earrings.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a commission. I understand the process may seem daunting, but I will talk you through it, explainging the process and I provide an initail sketch design and no obligation quote before any work is started. Head to my website to see examples of completed commissions.