Makers' Stories
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Inspired by the galaxy: EDXÚ tells the story of his new Iper collection
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A bespoke ring set with a striking yellow diamond became the catalyst for Edward Xú’s latest fine jewellery collection, Iper. The chinese-born maker, who began his career designing for luxury brands such as Solange Azagury-Patridge and Tateossian, playfully nicknamed the diamond Yellow Hyper-Giant HR5171, after the brightest star in the known universe. This set in motion an entire collection inspired by galaxies and stars, with the name Iper meaning Hyper in Italian, a subtle homage to the Italian client who commissioned the ring.
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Inspired by the galaxy: EDXÚ tells the story of his new Iper collection
Posted by Rae Gellel on
A bespoke ring set with a striking yellow diamond became the catalyst for Edward Xú’s latest fine jewellery collection, Iper. The chinese-born maker, who began his career designing for luxury brands such as Solange Azagury-Patridge and Tateossian, playfully nicknamed the diamond Yellow Hyper-Giant HR5171, after the brightest star in the known universe. This set in motion an entire collection inspired by galaxies and stars, with the name Iper meaning Hyper in Italian, a subtle homage to the Italian client who commissioned the ring.
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From paper, beer cans to metal: Northern Irish maker Caitlin Murphy’s new XYZ jewellery and 3D sculpture collection
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In the final year of her studies at the Glasgow School of Art, Northern Irish maker Caitlin Murphy found herself confined to her student flat due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with no access to the university’s workshops. Proving that adversity is the mother of invention, Caitlin was compelled during this time to experiment with alternative materials.
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From paper, beer cans to metal: Northern Irish maker Caitlin Murphy’s new XYZ jewellery and 3D sculpture collection
Posted by Rae Gellel on
In the final year of her studies at the Glasgow School of Art, Northern Irish maker Caitlin Murphy found herself confined to her student flat due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with no access to the university’s workshops. Proving that adversity is the mother of invention, Caitlin was compelled during this time to experiment with alternative materials.
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A contemporary exploration of ancient design and jewellery with Cameron and Breen
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For Martin Cameron and Laura Breen, two halves of the Northern Irish jewellery-making duo Cameron and Breen, inspiration lies in ancient relics, castle ruins and stone carvings - representations of their country's richly complex history and culture.
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A contemporary exploration of ancient design and jewellery with Cameron and Breen
Posted by Rae Gellel on
For Martin Cameron and Laura Breen, two halves of the Northern Irish jewellery-making duo Cameron and Breen, inspiration lies in ancient relics, castle ruins and stone carvings - representations of their country's richly complex history and culture.
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The beauty of Guernsey’s coastlines: silversmith Caius Bearder rippling Reflections in Silver collection
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Although silversmith Caius Bearder is currently artist in residence at the Glasgow School of Art, he retains an inseverable connection to his place of birth - the beautiful, rocky landscape of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
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The beauty of Guernsey’s coastlines: silversmith Caius Bearder rippling Reflections in Silver collection
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Although silversmith Caius Bearder is currently artist in residence at the Glasgow School of Art, he retains an inseverable connection to his place of birth - the beautiful, rocky landscape of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
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The beauty of simplicity: jeweller Poppy Norton plays with Bauhaus design
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Poppy Norton makes design-led statement jewellery from her North London Workshop. Having originally trained in product design at Central Saint Martins, London, Poppy went on to work as an interior stylist, art director and trend reporter for a wide range of clients including The Guardian, Grand Designs Magazine, Channel 4 and WGSN.
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The beauty of simplicity: jeweller Poppy Norton plays with Bauhaus design
Posted by Rae Gellel on
Poppy Norton makes design-led statement jewellery from her North London Workshop. Having originally trained in product design at Central Saint Martins, London, Poppy went on to work as an interior stylist, art director and trend reporter for a wide range of clients including The Guardian, Grand Designs Magazine, Channel 4 and WGSN.