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Every month (or two), Allure! will feature a different British jewellery designer with a special display on this page, in our shop window and in a cabinet in the shop. Please scroll down and Click images to enlarge. | ||||||
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Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas is a jewellery designer and maker, originally from the Midlands, who has been living and working in York for over fourteen years. She graduated from the Birmingham School of Jewellery (UCE) in 1998 with a BA(hons) degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing. She has worked in a busy trade workshop and taught jewellery making at a local college and school, while also producing her own designs. She now concentrates solely on creating her beautiful, wearable ranges of jewellery, limited editions, one off pieces and commissions. She uses traditional jewellery making techniques; mainly working in silver, sometimes in gold. She sells her work through galleries across Europe. “I love the process of creating functional, wearable pieces of jewellery, be it constructing a mount for an unusual stone or handcrafting a master, making a mould and running off waxes in order to generate cast units so I can produce ranges of silver jewellery that are affordable.” “My designs are inspired by the world around me. Whilst studying in Birmingham many of my pieces echoed the city’s industrial past. Now in North Yorkshire I take inspiration from the landscape and its colours. I am particularly drawn to the natural forms of the dramatic North East coastline. This is clearly evident in my Silver Shell Collection which comprises four ranges created with solid silver castings made using moulds of actual shells. Also the chunky claw set Pebble Collection which celebrates the natural beauty of the shapes and colours of the seashore. In contrast, living in the beautiful, historic city of York has also had an impact on my work, some of my designs reflecting the shapes and forms seen in the magnificent architecture.”
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KAREN THOMAS
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YEN FROM 7 DECEMBER UNTIL 20 JANUARY 2012 Yen Duong is the founder and designer of Yen Jewellery. She remains uncompromising in her passion for distinctive jewellery since establishing the company in 1996 and continues to uphold her design ideals. By experimenting and reinventing her work, she maintains a freshness and energy while retaining the essence that gives distinction to the Yen Jewellery brand. Yen has worked from her Bloomsbury studio for 15 years, exploring jewellery beyond traditional conceptions making her work exciting and rich in depth. She sells directly to her loyal customers from her London studio through a range of prestigious exhibitions and galleries such as Sotheby’s, The Goldsmiths’ Company, The Fine Art Society and The Crafts Council. The Yen Jewellery collection has sold through retails stores including Liberty of London, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
BackgroundYen won the Designers’ Award on graduation from Sir John Cass in 1995 for her distinctive work and has continued to be acknowledged throughout the industry for the outstanding quality of her work. Yen was born in Vietnam in 1973. She came to England as a refugee in the 1980’s fleeing the conflict brewing between China and North Vietnam. Her early childhood was spent in the countryside of the Brecon Beacons in Wales. The rolling hills and sheep were a far cry from the dangerous and courageous boat journey that took her and her family to Hong Kong then on to Britain. The Yen Jewellery collection offers a sophisticated range of opulent and wearable jewellery, distinctive in style with timeless appeal. The innovative combination of moving components creates tactile enjoyment surpassing mere visual aesthetic, making the jewellery an ongoing sensual experience as the pieces adjust exactly to the contours of the body.
Katrina Burroughs, The Sunday Times. Movement is a defining aspect of Yen Jewellery. The tactile and playful nature of the jewellery creates an intimate relationship with the wearer as it invites touch to understand the design. The alluring sensation is achieved through the many articulated elements and is incredibly comfortable to wear. Bold and abstract sculptural forms are at the heart of Yen Jewellery, each range cleverly combines multiple repetitive elements. Beneath the seemingly chaotic façade of the designs there is order. Each component has been meticulously considered and designed. Organized chaos is a unique characteristic of the Yen Jewellery brand. Each piece is handmade with care and finished with meticulous attention to detail. A selection of the designs is made up of hundreds of repetitive handmade elements to form a single piece of jewellery. The Molecule range for example uses a simple technique of granulation to form each ball element; the wire is then treaded through individual chain links for the same process to be repeated on the other end. The pebble range is constructed with an extensive number of soldering joints and hand selected casting grains to suit each design. Discerning customers are drawn to the contemporary designs that are handmade to an exquisite quality and finish. The Yen Jewellery collection offers durable investment jewellery, designed for those who desire unique and distinctive jewellery with a strong identity. The collection offers pieces of differing complexity from each range that are suitable to complete dramatic evening wear, distinctive pieces to compliment professional attire through to easy to wear pieces for all day every day.
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Silver 'Arc' earrings with amethyst £88.50
Silver 'Assymetrical' stud earrings with opal triplet £49.50
Silver 'Assymetrical' large earrings with pink tourmaline £66.50
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from 7 Nov until 3 Dec 2011 John
Field and his wife Dawn are based in West Yorkshire, U.K. They met when
studying for their degrees at Wolverhampton Polytechnic in the mid-eighties.
John Field graduated with a B.A. Hons. degree in Three Dimensional Design
and Dawn with a B.A. Hons. Fine Art degree. They have collaborated and
worked together for most of the time since.
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Necklace, Silver and titanium
Pendants, silver and titanium
Brooch silver and titanium |
MOXON and SIMM from Sat 3 Sept until 31 Oct 2011 Debby Moxon and Ian Simm trained at Sheffield achieving a BA(Hons) 3D Design (Silversmithing and Jewellery) in 1981. Established in 1982, designing and making high quality designer jewellery, selling and exhibiting in some of the best galleries and craft shops across the UK. Each piece is unique and made by hand from design to finish so production is limited. Although well known for their titanium jewellery, precious metals and stones, including opals, are used in additional ranges and one off pieces
About Titanium Debby has developed her techniques for heat colouring titanium over the last 25 years. This process has evolved through the exploration of various methods of texturing on, and interference with, the surface of this fascinating, unusual metal. A degree of chance is integral to the colouring process, so each piece must be carefully considered. Ian's technical knowledge and his expertise in precision cutting make possible a level of excellence for which they are known. Debby has recently been awarded Arts Council funding for research and development into the heat colouring of titanium
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Silver rings with peridot, tourmaline, citrine, blue topaz, iolite
Silver heart ring and bracelet
gold plated silver concave pendant and studs with pearl
gold plated silver concave pendant and studs
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Allure! for July and August 2011 features the work of....
I trained as a diamond mounter at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham, and once qualified began my career at a jewellers in Bath. I later moved to France for a while, which is where I met my husband, Paul. We returned to England and I found employment at a jewellery workshop in Sussex, where I gained much valuable experience. In 1992 we moved to Wiltshire, and I set up my own studio. I love making jewellery and I hope that this shows in my work. Much of my inspiration comes from the Wiltshire countryside, and especially from Salisbury Plain and the wonders of the stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury. I am drawn towards the ancient jewellery that has been revealed in Wiltshire burial mounds, and also to the work of Egyptian, Roman and medieval times. I hope I express similar beauty, excitement and craftsmanship in my own work.
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JOHN & DAWN FIELD
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Autumn Pendant, Silver
Blossom, silver & 18ct gold
Primrose, oxidised silver
Blossom, silver studs
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Allure! for May and June 2011 features the work of....
Katharine studied jewellery making as part of an Art and Design course at York College and then with York jeweller and enameller Rachel Gogerly, with whom she worked as a workshop assistant. In 2000 she worked as assistant to and gained valuable experience from Robert Feather and now sells her own range of jewellery through Pyramid Gallery.Katharine’s eye-catching jewellery is inspired by organic forms, observing nature in its skeletal state, then breaking it down to its essence. She uses a variety of finishes - polished, barelled, satin and oxideised - to create feminine and delicate jewellery suitable for any occasion.
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JOHN & DAWN FIELD
KATHARINE YELLAND
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Crown rings, silver, gold
Silver cut granule bangle
Silver and gold granule ring
Diamond granule rings
'Edge' studs, silver and 9ct gold
9ct gold studs
Granule necklace
Wire granule ring, 18ct gold
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Allure! for March and April 2011 features the work of....
Hannah Bedford designs and makes a wide range of women’s jewellery, in silvers and golds. Each piece is handcrafted from her studio at Cockpit Arts Deptford, in the hub of south London’s creative community. Hannah Bedford’s jewellery designs explore texture and form using the traditional processes of granulation and Keum-boo (fine gold fusing). Working in golds and silver, Hannah creates a range of women’s jewellery, from bespoke neckpieces through to delicate earrings and rings. Collections are inspired by organic growth patterns in the natural world. Hannah uses gold fusing and granulation to create raised, textured surfaces that entwine each piece and takes great care to work on the underside of a piece. The work is often led by these technical explorations, using them to play with scale, form and contrasting precious metals to create aesthetically beautiful forms. Since graduating from Birmingham School of Jewellery with a first class honours degree in 2004, she was selected for the Bishopsland Educational Trust (2004 – 2005) and the South Hill Park Arts Centre (2005 – 2007) residencies. Hannah’s jewellery is exhibited nationally and she has been represented at Collect (2006 and 2007) and exhibited at Origin (2009). All pieces are handcrafted at Hannah’s studio at Cockpit Arts Deptford, in the hub of South London’s creative community. Cockpit arts is a creative business incubator for designer-makers. Visit www.cockpitarts.com Curriculum Vitae Education 2004 - 2005 Bishopslands Educational Trust, South Oxfordshire 2001 - 2004 First Class B.A. Honours, Jewellery and Silversmithing, Birmingham School of Jewellery Residencies 2005 - 2007 South Hill Park Arts Centre, Jewellery In Residence, Berkshire Employment 2007 Gallery Assistant, Electrum Gallery, London 2007 Jewellery Tutor Keum Boo, CityLit Institute, Holborn, London 2005 - 2007 Jewellery Tutor South Hill Park, Berkshire Selected 2010 Showcase, Bircham Gallery, Norfolk Exhibitions 2010 ‘to have and to hold’, Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire 2009 Origin Craft Fair, Somerset House, London 2009 Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, Devon 2009 Desire Jewellery Fair, Richmond, London 2009 Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2009 Showcase, Pyramid Gallery, York 2009 Showcase, MIMA, Middlesbrough 2008 Rafefind Autumn, New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham 2008 Sixty Four, Artists Open House, Brighton 2008 Made08, Brighton 2008 Desire, Richmond, London 2007 Solo Show, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Berkshire 2007 'Alchemy 8' The Craft & Design Gallery, Leeds 2007 Cockpit Arts, Spring / Summer Open Studios 2007 'COLLECT' V&A London 2006 'Brooch The Subject' Mike Gell Gallery, Hereford 2006 'Covet' Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Birmingham 2006 The Contemporary Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey, 2006 'COLLECT' V&A London 2005 'Brazen Christmas' Brazen Art Gallery, Glasgow 2005 Goldsmiths Hall, London 2004 'Graduate Show' Galerie Marzee, Holland Press 2008 Featured Article, China Vision Magazine 2007 BBC2 TV, Craft Makers Focus, 2004 Marzee Graduate Catalogue
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Cellulose acetate 'Comet' bangles
Cellulose acetate 'Jetson' brooches with sterling silver
Cellulose acetate 'Orbit' earrings with sterling silver
Cellulose acetate 'Oval' pendant with sterling silver
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Allure! for January and February 2011 features the work of....
Lesley is a British jeweller specialising in the use of cellulose acetate (derived from cotton oil) combined with sterling silver. The acetate can be layered into a wide range of patterns and can be manipulated into far more fluid forms than other forms of plastics. Lesley's passion for designing and making jewellery started in 1976 at The City Literary Institute, London, England. Since then she has continued to evolve and develop her personal style. Her inspiration comes from weathered, natural forms and sculptors of the 1950's. The final finish of each piece is important to her as she likes the wearer to have a very tactile relationship with her work.
Technique Over the last thirty years Lesley has developed many new manufacturing techniques, either by modifying existing hand or industrial processes or by inventing them from first principles. To achieve her goals she has developed special methods of forming, polishing and matting the acetate. The basic methods used are hand scraping, filing and sanding followed by heat forming and polishing or matting techniques. Some pieces are decorated with silver piqué whilst others combine acetate forms with silver cast elements. Small batch quantities of each design are made and each piece is individually hand crafted to a fine finish. to purchase any item please phone 01904 641187
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JOHN & DAWN FIELD KATHARINE YELLAND | ||||||
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TR6 silver Trap ring with gold plate and .10 carat diamond
TR8 silver ring with gold plate and tiny diamonds
TR4 with 10pt diamond and TR9 plain silver ring
TP7 above and below: silver Trap pendant with gold plate and .10 carat diamond
Hammered pendant range, HP9 gold details and diamond
Trap studs silver, gold plate and diamond
18ct Hammered gold ring with .10 carat diamond 
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Allure! for December 2010 featured the work of.... PAUL FINCH
Paul Finch specialises in designing and making contemporary jewellery in silver, 18ct gold and other precious metals
His innovative 'Trap' design incoporates a diamond or semi precious stone held in the groove of a silver ring, or folded earring or pendant. The inside is finished with contrasting gold plate.
These items may be purchased from Pyramid Gallery by phoning 01904 641187
The full range may be viewed by clicking here to Paul Finch's own website
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Nov 2010 |
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R10 ring, silver with peridot |
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R37 ring, silver with iolite |
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R24 18ct with diamonds |
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R36 ring, silver with diamonds |
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R72 stacking rings, silver with diamonds |
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R90 ring, silver with labradorite |
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R103 rings, silver with diamonds set in 18ct gold |
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R107 ring, 18ct gold with diamonds |
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Amitie Necklace, silver with diamond |
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Geo silver Neckpiece |
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Ixion XP50 silver neckpiece |
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Ixion xr02 silver ring |
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Aug 2010 |
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Geo silver ring gr01 |
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ixion xr03 silver ring |
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HOT METAL June 2010 |
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Fiesta, anodised aluminium |
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Leaves, silver with copper or brass |
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Earrings, fiesta and geometric |
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The Allure! window display |
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The Allure! window display |
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Clef, earrings in silver, copper, brass |
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LATHAM & NEVE May 2010 |
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18 APRIL 2010 |
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Coco Grande silver ring |
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Multi Bangle, silver and 18ct gold |
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Multi rings, silver or silver and 18ct gold |
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Pebble bangles silver and 18ct gold plate |
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Heart pebble pendant, silver and 18ct gold plate |
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CATHERINE HILLS 1stOctober until 4 Dec 2009 |
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Cluster Necklace with gold plate £431 |
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Tassle Pendant £140 textured silver |
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Cluster necklace with gold plate £431 |
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Cluster necklaces |
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Alison Varley July 2009 |
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Silver heart pendant |
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Silver rings |
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Silver Necklace with 9ct gold |
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Silver Necklace |
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Silver ring |
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Silver bangles with gold detail |
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Selection of silver and gold studs |
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Forged silver earrings |
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April 2009
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Silver pendant and studs, gold leaf with pearl |
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Silver ring gold leaf with pearl |
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Silver pendant and studs, gold leaf with pearl |
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February 2009 |
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Silver rings with gold detailing |
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silver necklaces with gold detailing |
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Love Letters, pendant |
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CATHERINE HILLS 1 Dec to 20 Jan 2009 |
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Cluster Necklace with gold plate £431 |
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Tassle Pendant £140 textured silver
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Cluster necklace with gold plate £431 |
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Cluster necklaces |
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Oxidised silver and pearl bracelets |
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Oxidised silver tassle earrings |
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Various ear studs and necklace |
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Silver necklace with gold plated beads £544 studs from £35 to £89 |
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ROD NICHOLSON 1 Nov to 31 Nov 08 |
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LAURA BAXTER 1 June to 5 July |
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Alium Garden Brooch, silver Limited Edition |
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Wisteria and Berry brooch, silver |
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Wisteria and berries brooch, silver |
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Alium branch brooches, silver with 18ct gold |
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KATHARINE YELLAND 10 May to 31 May |
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Autumn Pendant, Silver
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Blossom, silver & 18ct gold |
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Blossom, silver studs |
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Primrose, oxidised silver |
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Jan 24th until May 5th
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Silver necklace with granite drop |
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Silver bangles with 18ct gold |
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Silver and 18ct gold pendants |
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Silver and 18ct gold rings |
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Sept/Oct 2007
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Amazonite, carnelian and 18ct gold setting £650 |
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18ct diamond ring (.18ct dia £830) with Platinum and 18ct gold 'Saturn' ring |
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14ct lapis earrings £320 |
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Helena ring, Rubellite,18ct gold £1340 |
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Lapis Lazuli with 14ct gold £700 |
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'Nile' necklace 14ct with carnelian |
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Persian Turquoise ring , 14ct gold (one off) £475 |
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'Prehistory' neckpiece Prehenite, pearls and 14ct gold £2296 |
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Sept/Oct 2007 |
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Bumble Bumble', silver with gold |
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'Dew Drops' silver with gold |
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'Down Garden' silver with gold |
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'Bumble Bumble' pendant |
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March/April 2007 |
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18ct gold brooch |
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silver pendant |
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Silver and gold rings |
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Silver spiral earrings |
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February 2007 |
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Silver rings with gold detailing |
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silver necklaces with gold detailing |
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Love Letters, pendant |
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December 2006 |
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18ct ring with diamonds |
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P2 pendant, 18ct gold with diamonds |
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P3 18ct gold studs with diamonds |
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P8 pendant 18ct gold with diamonds |
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July 2006 |
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 Silver necklace with freshwater pearls |
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Jo Mitchell Jo is from the island of Guernsey. She studied Graphic Art in the UK at the Bath Academy of Art. She then worked as a graphic designer for some years before deciding to pursue her long held interest in jewellery design. Jo lives in Bath.
ANNIKA RUTLIN
Annika was born in Belgium, of a Swedish mother and
Norwegian father, and spent every summer of her childhood returning to these
countries to visit relatives. Inspired by the crisp bold lines of these
landscapes and the diversity of modern and traditional designs there, Annika
draws strongly on her scandinavian roots for inspiration. A modern Stockholm
based apprenticeship followed by a top Degree in 3D Design, specialising in
Jewellery and Silversmithing, has moulded Annika's distinctive style, whilst
giving her an amazing array of skills from sinking to setting.
NATALIE HARRIS Natalie completed a degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery at Loughborough University in 2002 and went on to a years’ postgraduate course at Bishopsland Workshops near Reading. Natalie then worked for an internationally renowned jeweller in London before moving back to the Midlands in 2006. Soon after Natalie moved into Banks Mill Studios in Derby, where her business is now well established and continues to grow. Design influence for Natalie’s work comes from the rich, vibrant colours of the stones and beads chosen for their intrinsic quality and character. It is imperative the stones natural beauty always remains the focal point, for this reason Natalie usually finishes her jewellery with a matt texture. After leaving De Montford University with a BA (Hons) 2.1 degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 1989, Sally worked for various jewellery designers to gain knowledge and experience in the jewellery field. In 1995 she became self- employed working from a studio space in 401 Wandsworth workshops in London making her own range of jewellery, supplying her work in various outlets, galleries and exhibitions abroad and in the UK. At present along with developing her range of spoons and tiaras she is making rope necklaces and ribbons with pearls. Fab and fun! Perfect for any age
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KATE SMITH Kate trained at Stourbridge College of Art and Design before completing a degree in Jewellery Design at Middlesex University. After working with numerous other contemporary designer/makers whilst living in London, she moved back to the Midlands to take inspiration from her countryside surroundings of Shropshire and to set up her own jewellery business in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Kate has been supplying Pyramid Gallery since 2002 with her diamond studied silver and gold jewellery . In December 2006, a special display of her work will feature in the shop window as our 'Jeweller of the Month', under the banner Allure!
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After leaving De Montford University with a BA (Hons) 2.1 degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 1989, Sally worked for various jewellery designers to gain knowledge and experience in the jewellery field. In 1995 she became self- employed working from a studio space in 401 Wandsworth workshops in London making her own range of jewellery, supplying her work in various outlets, galleries and exhibitions abroad and in the UK. At present along with developing her range of spoons and tiaras she is making rope necklaces and ribbons with pearls. Fab and fun! Perfect for any age
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For more about Nick, please take a look at Nicks website - its a treat! www.nickhubbardjewellery.co.uk
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Sarah Chilia graduated from Birmingham School of Jewellery with a First Class honours degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 2003. Before that she had attended York College achieving a distinction in BTEC HND Art and Design (crafts) in 1999. Born in York, Sarah has established her jewellery design business here producing classic silver rings, bangles and chokers and developing a range of intricate filigree brooches, pendants and earrings in gold and silver. Her talents are also in great demand as a designer and maker of special commissions via Pyramid Gallery. As well as producing her own jewellery, Sarah has worked as a part time lecturer at York College and the Mount School and also as sales assistant and jewellery consultant to Pyramid Gallery.
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Originally trained at Glasgow School of Art, Linda and her team design and create an extensive range of jewellery from Linda's home village of Cardross near Loch Lomond in Argyll and Bute. Her designs are always changing and developing as each piece is hand made. Work is now being sold throughout Britain and overseas. |
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Graduated Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, London 198
Celebrity list of purchasers and clients:
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Born in the Midlands,
Carlo studied at Mid-Warwickshire College of Further Education followed by a
3 year BA degree in Jewellery Design & Manufacture at Central School Of Art
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Katharine studied jewellery making as part of an Art and Design course at York College and then with York jeweller and enameller Rachel Gogerly, with whom she worked as a workshop assistant.
In 2000 she worked as assistant to and gained valuable experience from Robert Feather and now sells her own range of jewellery through Pyramid Gallery.Katharine’s eye-catching jewellery is inspired by organic forms, observing nature in its skeletal state, then breaking it down to its essence. She uses a variety of finishes - polished, barelled, satin and oxideised - to create feminine and delicate jewellery suitable for any occasion.
Laura Baxter makes precious jewellery, wall panels and decorative metal screens inspired by botanical forms.
Twigs, buds, blossom and leaf structures are abstracted and magnifi ed in different scales to create graphic silhouettes of nature. The work refl ects how plants change and grow throughout the seasons and explores intricate patterns found in plant life using light and shadow. All work is designed and hand fabricated by Laura Baxter from precious metal sheet and wire. Each piece of work is unique and given an issue number and hallmarked by the Assay Offi ce in Scotland. Designs are made in silver and 18ct gold to commission, as one-off pieces or as limited edition batch production ranges.
The creative process excites and stimulates me to produce work which is a sensitive response to the demand for distinctive, affordable jewellery, therefore, fulfilling the clients needs is critical and attention to detail ensures excellence in a piece that looks and feels right.
The jewellery is inspired by natural forms and unites sensuous smooth shapes
with highly textured surfaces. It is characterised by the contrasting use of
different metal colours, finishes and interchangeable components.
The one-off pieces have a dialogue with the production work resulting in a
dynamic and complementing relationship.
Born:
1968 Tunbridge Wells, England, UK
Education:
1991-93 MA Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery, Royal College
of Art
1987-91 BA Hons Jewellery, Middlesex University 1st class
Fi MEHRA
I trained as a diamond mounter at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham, and once qualified began my career at a jewellers in Bath. I later moved to France for a while, which is where I met my husband, Paul. We returned to England and I found employment at a jewellery workshop in Sussex, where I gained much valuable experience. In 1992 we moved to Wiltshire, and I set up my own studio.
I love making jewellery and I hope that this shows in my work. Much of my inspiration comes from the Wiltshire countryside, and especially from Salisbury Plain and the wonders of the stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury. I am drawn towards the ancient jewellery that has been revealed in Wiltshire burial mounds, and also to the work of Egyptian, Roman and medieval times. I hope I express similar beauty, excitement and craftsmanship in my own work.
ALISON VARLEY photos by Sarah Sturdy
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“Our jewellery is bold, sculptural and startlingly simple. Inspiration is drawn from natural shapes, forms and textures which are reworked in contemporary forms. We believe that this approach together with an adherence to high standards of craftsmanship produces quality British jewellery with a unique appeal. We focus on small production runs using hand-made wax models which are then cast predominantly in silver and finished by hand. Working in this manner enables us to achieve form and texture that is not always possible in flat sheet metal.” More recently we have begun to work with beaten silver and gold creating dramatic pieces that are entirely hand-made. All of our work is British made in our London workshop and is available in selected shops and galleries throughout the UK and abroad. We are happy to discuss bespoke pieces in our own style, or if you just want to add your own personal twist , give us a call. It’s been made to be worn so buy something and show it off! ABOUT US... Anna Latham & Helen Neve studied jewellery together over fifteen
years ago at Kent Institute of Art and Design, after which Anna spent
time travelling and working in the Philippines and India designing,
making and teaching jewellery. Meanwhile Helen worked for the society jeweller Elizabeth Gage
and then spent time in contemporary furniture where she gained invaluable
business experience, eventually working her way up to director level. In
1997 the design duo decided that the time was right to join forces in
creating quality jewellery designed and made in Britain.
click on name above for information about the designer Click on photo's to
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Spirit Bead
Each piece has an 18ct gold
bead etched with 'the spirit' which moves
Silver Rings
Silver Rings-
plain or with a tiny diamond - from £89. Rings with Semi Precious Stones
Rings with semi-precious stones such as peridot, citrine, iolite, tourmaline
and garnet - silver from £111.
'The Feeling of We', silver with gold etch 'In Heaven on Earth', silver with oxidised writing Silver ring with spinning gold bead 'In Heaven on Earth' narrow ring
AND ON rings: 'And on and on'
is a motif that forms the basis for several designs of rings, earrings and
bangles. The words are etched into the ring and decorated either by
black oxidisation of 22ct gold plate. Prices from £89 for silver. 
Diana Porter
freely on 3mm round silver wire.
Rings with precious stones incorporated into the text - silver from £150.
