Silver and Enamel Tea Strainer - Damascene Flowers I made this for an exhibition with the Guild of Enamellers. The subject was Friendship and Continuity. A tea strainer seemed a perfect choice … [Read more...]
Blue Vase Necklace
03/04/2021 by
I have been doing some online Art Classes with Leighton House Museum, London. It was the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton. It grew into a ‘private … [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...]
Botanical Gardens – The Latest News
26/11/2020 by
I am really excited to announce that my Botanical Gardens - Wisley Necklace has been chosen to be included in the new Association of Contemporary Jewellers (ACJ), exhibition Glasshouses. Botanical … [Read more...]
Wisley Botanical Gardens Enamel
29/06/2020 by
I have been thinking a lot recently about visits to Botanical Gardens and the wonderful collections of plants that they house. I have many happy memories of visiting Kew Gardens as a young child with … [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...]
Pets on Jewellery
04/11/2015 by
I have been working on a new idea. Cufflinks for my husband with our dog Jyp on. They are cloisonne enamel on fine silver, set in hallmarked sterling silver cufflinks and they measure 14 mm in … [Read more...]
April ‘Critter of the Month’ 2015
30/04/2015 by
Two new Dragonfly pendants for this month. They are both enamel on silver and hang on a leather thong. One is cloisonné enamel and the other has painted under-glaze details. Hope you like them. … [Read more...]