Journal
New Sea Treasures for Goldsmiths' Fair 2024
The magnificent Goldsmiths' Fair always inspires a new wave of creative development in the studio. This year I've been delving deeply into new imaginings to bring you a trove of sea treasures - all adorned with gorgeous granulation. MAREEL: Seascapes and sea-life never cease to amaze me. When I first saw 'Mareel', bioluminescence produced by marine plankton, I immediately wanted to capture the magic of that ethereal light in my work. This year my creative process has been further enriched ...
Making Rain - A new collection for Goldsmiths' Fair 2022
I wanted to create something spectacular and fresh to celebrate 40 years of Goldsmiths' Fair. My new Rain Collection evolved from a series of observations of droplets in nature - combined with complex technical explorations clustering and intertwining pear or 'raindrop' jewels in granulation. I'm entranced by glistening dewdrops suspended from leaves and shimmering raindrops nested in gossamer webs - each individual and perfect. I have always been drawn to natural formations and th...
Making Adorn - Hidden Treasures Revealed
My new 'Adorn' collection, launching at Goldsmiths' Fair 2019, has been in germination for some time. The first seed was sown with the creation of my Hidden Ring, a concept piece and my first work in gold. Designed almost ten years ago, the original piece features an 18ct gold dome - edged with delicate granulation and also completely adorned with hidden granulation underneath. A beautiful and exceptionally decadent secret - unbeknown to all but the wearer. The curved form is created...
