Making progress on the new collection...

Green amethyst (prasiolite) with oxidised silver.

The name prasiolite  is derived from the Greek prason meaning "leek" and  lithos meaning "stone," so "prasiolite" literally means "leek-green coloured stone."  I wouldn't say it's particularly leek-like, but it does have a lovely ethereal silvery-green colour, which looks rather mysterious with oxidised silver (someone commented that it looks like it has survived a fire, which I love).

I've been combining clusters of stones with lots of fine chains which is time-consuming (a lapse of concentration leads to tangles and prolonged bouts of swearing) but looks very glamorous.  These new pieces remind me of barnacles clinging to rocks and small sea creatures, but the general consensus is that the shapes, especially the necklaces are reminiscent of twenties' jewellery.

Better photos coming soon...

Made10 interview

A little interview with me has just gone up on the Made blog.  I'm exhibiting at Made10, Brighton's Design and Craft Fair, from 19-21 November.  Thanks Anne-Marie!  And thank you Jo for the photos, I know I'm not an easy subject!

From the sea

I'm working on new collection at the moment, which I'm aiming to launch in time for Christmas.  The inspiration this time has come out of the woods and into the sea.

It's been gestating for a few months now and I've been playing with some new elements - hammered, soldered closures which are a change from the wire-wrapped chain endings I usually use - these are working really well with the new pieces which use LOTS of chains!  The pinned beading is still there of course and the use of multiple chains is enabling me to really build up a lot of texture.

I'm quite excited about these new pieces and I hope you will be too!  I should be able to share some photos with you next month, so check back here or sign up to the newsletter (see side bar) to keep updated...

New pieces available online now

I nearly forgot to tell you!  (drum roll)...There are lots of new pieces now available to buy on my website here.  Lots of juicy colours, gold vermeil, glowing pearls and weighty sapphires.

These earrings are beautifully lightweight and comfortable to wear and look very elegant on.  They are similar to a pair I made for a bride recently - if I can persuade her I might share some photos with you.

Hello there.  Before I go off to Devon to eat my own weight in clotted cream teas I just wanted to mention a lovely new stockist of mine - the Harley Gallery.  Well worth a visit if you're in Nottinghamshire.

The photo is some sugar(!) work by Jane Wildgoose (fabulous name) which will be on display at the gallery from 18 July - March 2011.

Cockpit Open Studios

Hello strangers.

It's been pretty busy in the studio lately - wedding season!  Luckily the brides have all been lovely, no bridezillas as yet.

I'm gearing up for the Cockpit Arts Holborn Open Studios too.  Please come and see me on 11-13 June in Studio E2R!  More details are here

And here's your invitation

New Spring pieces coming soon

Taken with Ellie's fancy new lens.