New work evolved and inspired by landscapes At the beginning of the year I embarked on a journey spending time developing some of the ideas I had for enamels whilst walking and enjoying the … [Read more...]
Seascape – Enamel Jewellery
06/02/2025 by
A celebration of the sea, dunes and marshes of the North Norfolk coast, UK One of my favourite places to visit in the UK is the North Norfolk coast. My family and I have been regularly visiting … [Read more...]
Coral Reef Brooch/Pendant
20/06/2024 by
Coral Reef brooch/pendant I have recently finished another brooch/pendant in my new series of pieces designed to raise awareness of environmental issues. This depicts a coral reef in cloisonné … [Read more...]
Seahorse in Kelp Forest Pendant and Brooch
21/04/2024 by
Seahorse in Kelp Forest Pendant and Brooch I have long been interested in environmental issues and when I was tasked with making a piece for an exhibition entitled “Underwater Flora and Fauna”, I … [Read more...]
Silver Awards at 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards
28/03/2024 by
I am very pleased and excited to say that these two Iris necklaces both won Silver Awards at the 2024 Goldsmiths competition #jewelleryoscars. It is the first time I have entered more than one piece … [Read more...]
New ‘Irises’ Cloisonné Enamel Jewellery
14/02/2024 by
Here is a selection of my latest work featuring Irises in cloisonné enamel jewellery. For the past six months I have been working on a succession of cloisonné enamel pendants, necklaces and earrings … [Read more...]
“For the Love of an Elephant“ new cloisonné enamel necklace
25/03/2021 by
For the Love of an Elephant cloisonné enamel necklace I made this necklace for the Cookson Gold February Design of the Month competition. The theme was Love and I immediately thought of this title … [Read more...]
New Cloisonné Enamel Necklaces
22/10/2019 by
I finished these two cloisonné necklaces this afternoon. They are all on silver in silver settings. The Enamels for the two Magic Carpet necklaces measure 30mm. These are inspired by Magic Carpets, … [Read more...]
New ‘Memories’ Silver and Enamel Jewellery
15/04/2017 by
When I first heard the theme of 'Maps' for this year's Guild of Enamellers' conference, I wasn't sure it was for me! Maps and I do not have a happy relationship. All this squiggly lines that … [Read more...]
Jyp’s Jewels – Ladybird Magic Carpet Pendant
17/01/2016 by
Introducing Jyp the dog, my faithful Workshop Apprentice and Chief Watch Dog. This year, following on from my occasional Blog Post series, 'Jyp's Jewels' I have decided to make him a monthly feature. … [Read more...]