Around 450BC, the ancient Greeks proposed the existence of five basic elements. Of these, four are physical. Fire, Air, Water, and Earth.
Historically and intuitively, certain gemstones have been linked with each element. They have informed four colourways: Fire, Air, Water and Earth.
Pigment & Stone
An August day in Yorkshire 2022
On a gorgeous sunny day in August I travelled up to the Yorkshire Wolds to meet with artist Lesley Seeger, to work on our upcoming joint exhibition Pigment and Stone. We invited photographer Lucy Saggers to document our collaboration.
Lesley lives an idyllic rural life. A landscape painter, she paints Plein Air and is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. She works very freely, abstracting the landscape into other-worldly and magical scenes. Her use of colour is inspiring.
Inspired by a selection of her work, I am creating a collection of one-off jewellery pieces which will be on display at the gallery.
Pigment and Stone can be seen at the Pyramid Gallery in York from 5th to 27th November 2022, 11am - 3pm.
www.lesleyseeger.com
www.pyramidgallery.com
Photos by Lucy Saggers
Free eco giftwrap this Christmas.
Did you know I offer a free giftwrapping option when you buy a piece of jewellery from me?
I use recycled packaging wherever possible, sourcing illustrated wrapping paper from independent designers and ribbon made from recycled plastic bottles. I re-use postal bags and boxes which might mean the parcel looks a little scruffy on the outside but reveals a beautifully wrapped box within.
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The Secret Garden collection 2020
When I was a child, I remember reading "the Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It captured my imagination and entered my dreams.
The magic of finding an overgrown secret garden behind a hidden doorway became reality when I was taken to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall…
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Craft Fights Covid. Charity Auction 2020
I'm super happy to have been asked to donate some jewellery to this fab craft auction, initiated by the "Iapetus Gallery", raising funds for the NHS . The Iapetus gallery is a long term stockist of my work and is based in Great Malvern. They have a fantastic online store full of UK handcrafted pieces. See my stockists page for their details.
You can bid on my delicate white seed Pearl bracelet and little gemstone cluster hoop earrings, worth £45 and £42. These were made specially for the auction, but if you lose out, a similar bracelet can be found here
The auction will last for just 7 days, starting on Thursday 23rd at 7pm, and ending at 9pm on Thursday 30th April. Bids can be made throughout the week.
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The British Craft Trade Fair 2020 opens its doors to the public for one special day.
I will be selling my Talisman collection and other previous collections at the British Craft Trade Fair 2020 on Saturday 4th April.
Usually a trade-only show, the BCTF will open its doors to the public for the first time in its 45-year history for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday 4th April from 10am to 5pm. To book your ticket/s email Margeret at info@bctf.co.uk
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Muswell Hill Creatives Winter Market, London 2019.
I’ll be taking part in several Christmas markets this year, starting with the lovely Muswell Hill Creatives Winter market. It’s on Saturday 30th November, 10.30-4pm in St James’ square in Muswell Hill, London N10.
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