Jewellery Showcase
'Alchemy 7'

4th November - 13th January 2007

A breathtaking exhibition of fifteen carefully selected designers whose jewellery will inspire and entice. These innovative designers working in an extensive range of materials are all distinctive in style and are aesthetically striking. All items are for sale and some original items are available to purchase interest free.

 

Established jeweller Guy Royle works mainly with sheet silver and gold which is cut and formed into a stunning collection of work. His use of found pebbles and semi-precious stones, which he grinds and shapes into beads, brings a timeless quality to the pieces.

The well-known Malcom Morris uses silver and 18ct gold to create a beautifully refined collection of jewellery inspired by natural organisms. Twigs, leaves and veins are all echoed in this inspiring work.

Using fine drawings and design in her enamelled silver jewellery Jane Moore creates a beautiful and playful range of jewellery inspirational to all.

Angie Boothroyd's unique palette of golds and luscious surface textures in her jewellery creates an opulent and minimal collection of dazzling work.

Alice Highet's natural forms in her jewellery are given a futuristic twist drawn from science fiction and 60s geometric design. Her quirky blend of colourful plastics and silver make an original display.

Inspired by the fragility and lightness of glass Jed Green's innovative and contemporary jewellery combines glass and silver delightfully.

Working mainly with silver and 18ct gold Ruth Bridge 's stunning collection is inspired by rock formations smoothed and hollowed by time. Her smooth and tactile forms are often combined with tiny diamonds.

Jill Stewart works with mixed metals; silver, brass and copper with blue titanium. The contrasts of these materials and textures on the metal surfaces give the work a universal appeal.

Inspired by the natural textures, patterns and shapes found within the delicate structures of leaves and feathers Georgina Franklin 's jewellery is remarkable. Her use of semi-precious stones, beads and pearls adds to the delicacy of the work.

Chie Mannami's desirable and beautifully quirky collection is made up of wooden shapes, patterned synthetics and antique beads.

The work of Daisy Choi explores sculptural forms whilst also retaining a graphic feel. Her use of precious metals, porcelain, gems and letter imprints make her collection highly fascinating.

Olivia Schlevogt specialises in fusing different precious metals together providing us with elegant and distinctive design.

The modern simplicity of Rachel Hearne's silver jewellery makes this a popular collection. Her inspirations come from geology, flora and fauna.

Deborah Zeldin-O'Neill uses commonplace materials alongside precious components to create a unique collection of jewellery. Steel, black pearls and rubber rings are all used celebrating the ordinary.

Diverse in design and in the joyful colours she employs in her silver and glass/acrylic beaded jewellery, Penny Warren's work is a delight to showcase.

Guy Royle
 
Jane Moore
 
Angie Boothroyd
 
Daisy Choi
 
Chie Mannami
   
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