Makers' Stories

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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 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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Silversmith Alice Fry: capturing the chaotic beauty of rock formations

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An avid metal detectorist as a child, Alice Fry has always possessed a unique appreciation for the rugged, atypical beauty of rocks channelled into her signature jewellery and silver homeware.

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An avid metal detectorist as a child, Alice Fry has always possessed a unique appreciation for the rugged, atypical beauty of rocks channelled into her signature jewellery and silver homeware.

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Maria Gower’s Scented Metals jewellery collection explores the aesthetic of smell

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Scented Metals by Polish-born jeweller and artist, Maria Gower, consists of metal perfume flacons exploring the aesthetic of smell.

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Scented Metals by Polish-born jeweller and artist, Maria Gower, consists of metal perfume flacons exploring the aesthetic of smell.

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Agata Karwoska: taking inspiration from decorative Middle Eastern architecture

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Whilst visiting Istanbul, and landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Polish-born jewellery designer Agata Karwowska found herself inspired by the Middle Eastern architecture.

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Whilst visiting Istanbul, and landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Polish-born jewellery designer Agata Karwowska found herself inspired by the Middle Eastern architecture.

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