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Weaving History into Jewellery: Charlotte Smith’s Revival of Traditional Crafts

Posted by Rae Gellel on

Charlotte Smith, a Birmingham School of Jewellery graduate, reclaims the undervalued art of sewing through her intricate, feminine jewellery. Working from a historic Black Country cottage, she fuses old and new techniques by recreating sequins in precious metals, layering enamel, and sewing embellishments onto perforated backplates.

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Weaving History into Jewellery: Charlotte Smith’s Revival of Traditional Crafts

Posted by Rae Gellel on

Charlotte Smith, a Birmingham School of Jewellery graduate, reclaims the undervalued art of sewing through her intricate, feminine jewellery. Working from a historic Black Country cottage, she fuses old and new techniques by recreating sequins in precious metals, layering enamel, and sewing embellishments onto perforated backplates.

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A Passion for Beads: Emma Lawrence’s Colourful Journey with Spangle Fandango

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A lifelong passion for all things “colourful and shiny” led Emma Lawrence to explore jewellery-making as a hobby around 2010. What began as a creative way to while away the evenings, however blossomed into Spangle Fandango, a jewellery brand that specialises in vibrant and fun colour juxtapositions, shapes and patterns created through the intricate weaving of tiny glass beads.

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A Passion for Beads: Emma Lawrence’s Colourful Journey with Spangle Fandango

Posted by Rae Gellel on

A lifelong passion for all things “colourful and shiny” led Emma Lawrence to explore jewellery-making as a hobby around 2010. What began as a creative way to while away the evenings, however blossomed into Spangle Fandango, a jewellery brand that specialises in vibrant and fun colour juxtapositions, shapes and patterns created through the intricate weaving of tiny glass beads.

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From Spare Room to Seaside Studio: Roxanne Gilbert's Bold 'Spheres' Collection

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Roxanne Gilbert's journey from a South London spare room to a fully equipped studio with a view of Cornwall's tranquil shores has transformed her jewellery-making practice. Now, she’s set to debut her “Spheres” collection at Shine 2024, the Goldsmiths’ Centre's prestigious annual exhibition spotlighting the most exciting emerging talent in the industry.

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From Spare Room to Seaside Studio: Roxanne Gilbert's Bold 'Spheres' Collection

Posted by Rae Gellel on

Roxanne Gilbert's journey from a South London spare room to a fully equipped studio with a view of Cornwall's tranquil shores has transformed her jewellery-making practice. Now, she’s set to debut her “Spheres” collection at Shine 2024, the Goldsmiths’ Centre's prestigious annual exhibition spotlighting the most exciting emerging talent in the industry.

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The magic of muesli: Qiang Li’s quirky jewellery questions eastern and western breakfasts

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The positive feelings conjured up by food are not unlike those experienced when enjoying a piece of jewellery. Chinese-born designer Qiang Li's latest fine jewellery collection, Muesli, is a love letter to breakfast, the maker’s favourite meal of the day.

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The magic of muesli: Qiang Li’s quirky jewellery questions eastern and western breakfasts

Posted by Rae Gellel on

The positive feelings conjured up by food are not unlike those experienced when enjoying a piece of jewellery. Chinese-born designer Qiang Li's latest fine jewellery collection, Muesli, is a love letter to breakfast, the maker’s favourite meal of the day.

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Unearthing Heidi Hockenjos’ new timeless jewellery collection

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Stroud-based jewellery designer, Heidi Hockenjos creates her first independent jewellery collection, Unearthed, showcasing pieces that are luxurious yet understated.

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Unearthing Heidi Hockenjos’ new timeless jewellery collection

Posted by Rae Gellel on

Stroud-based jewellery designer, Heidi Hockenjos creates her first independent jewellery collection, Unearthed, showcasing pieces that are luxurious yet understated.

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