Whilst hunting for stones I found this stunning and unusually cut pink sapphire along with four emeralds in the shape too. The idea for this piece just came to me! Using the stones cut to play on the idea of what jewellery really is, a sparkling jewel! I loved making this piece, the humour of her, the colour combination. A ring that makes fun of herself! What's not to love? I dare you not to look at her and smile. Finished with tapered diamond baguette sparkles.
Whilst hunting for stones I found this stunning and unusually cut pink sapphire along with four emeralds in the shape too. The idea for this piece just came to me! Using the stones cut to play on the idea of what jewellery really is, a sparkling jewel! I loved making this piece, the humour of her, the colour combination. A ring that makes fun of herself! What's not to love? I dare you not to look at her and smile. Finished with tapered diamond baguette sparkles.
Sue inherited her Mother's opal ring. It was a family heirloom that had travelled the world on her Mother's finger for many an adventure, but it needed a revamp to make it truly Sue's ring. After long deliberations I created this clawed casing to hold the piece complete with its original filigree setting and encrusted with I don't know how many other stones. One of the most challenging, and most rewarding pieces I've ever made. She's a showstopper.
Opal / Sapphire / Emerald / Tourmaline / Diamond / Topaz / Peridot
Sue inherited her Mother's opal ring. It was a family heirloom that had travelled the world on her Mother's finger for many an adventure, but it needed a revamp to make it truly Sue's ring. After long deliberations I created this clawed casing to hold the piece complete with its original filigree setting and encrusted with I don't know how many other stones. One of the most challenging, and most rewarding pieces I've ever made. She's a showstopper.
Opal / Sapphire / Emerald / Tourmaline / Diamond / Topaz / Peridot
Sophie asked me to make her a ring using this tourmaline stone she bought. I don't often work with client's stones but for this, I made an exception. Watermelon tourmaline is a naturally occurring colour change that happens when the crystal is growing and shades from pink to green. Hence the name. Paired with pale pink, dark green tourmaline and a deep ruby to highlight the different shades within the stone.
Sophie asked me to make her a ring using this tourmaline stone she bought. I don't often work with client's stones but for this, I made an exception. Watermelon tourmaline is a naturally occurring colour change that happens when the crystal is growing and shades from pink to green. Hence the name. Paired with pale pink, dark green tourmaline and a deep ruby to highlight the different shades within the stone.
Charles selected this included tourmaline heart for the centre of his engagement ring. The flaws inside the stone give it texture and intrigue, and also, make me think of a delicious raspberry flavour boiled sweet. The three diamonds in the piece were taken from Charles' Mother's ring to keep the family significance of the piece and the other stones were selected by colour to bring out the flashes within that tasty heart. The large stone on the left hand side is a pigeon blood ruby, it was the hardest shade to choose and also, probably the most expensive stone in the piece, not that that matters at all.
Charles selected this included tourmaline heart for the centre of his engagement ring. The flaws inside the stone give it texture and intrigue, and also, make me think of a delicious raspberry flavour boiled sweet. The three diamonds in the piece were taken from Charles' Mother's ring to keep the family significance of the piece and the other stones were selected by colour to bring out the flashes within that tasty heart. The large stone on the left hand side is a pigeon blood ruby, it was the hardest shade to choose and also, probably the most expensive stone in the piece, not that that matters at all.
To design Ronan's engagement ring he sent me a few photographs of his girlfriends ring collection and a list of her favourite colours. The centre stone is a square cushion cut tourmaline with a selection of clashing and complimentary stones growing up around her. I added one small diamond to the side as a tiny jewellery 'fuck you' to the traditional engagement ring.
Tourmaline / Ruby (both traditional hot pink and pigeon blood shades) / Madeira citrine / Sapphire / Emerald / Diamond
To design Ronan's engagement ring he sent me a few photographs of his girlfriends ring collection and a list of her favourite colours. The centre stone is a square cushion cut tourmaline with a selection of clashing and complimentary stones growing up around her. I added one small diamond to the side as a tiny jewellery 'fuck you' to the traditional engagement ring.
Tourmaline / Ruby (both traditional hot pink and pigeon blood shades) / Madeira citrine / Sapphire / Emerald / Diamond
How to design a wedding band for the biggest diamond ring I've ever made? Well, add another diamond. This time a half carat chocolate heart shape that sits nestled inside the claws. The shape of the stone echoes the shape of the shoulder stone in the engagement ring making the two rings work seamlessly together as one design.
How to design a wedding band for the biggest diamond ring I've ever made? Well, add another diamond. This time a half carat chocolate heart shape that sits nestled inside the claws. The shape of the stone echoes the shape of the shoulder stone in the engagement ring making the two rings work seamlessly together as one design.
The deep midnight blue sapphire teardrop was chosen by Darren for Amiee's engagement ring. He must've done well as this set the theme for all the rings. We made the wedding band to fit perfectly to the engagement ring switching the metal combinations and the stones from shoulder to centre to create the matching-not-matching set. The teardrop shapes mirror the engagement ring chosen by Darren and his wedding band also has a matching teardrop sapphire set into it. The perfect set.
The deep midnight blue sapphire teardrop was chosen by Darren for Amiee's engagement ring. He must've done well as this set the theme for all the rings. We made the wedding band to fit perfectly to the engagement ring switching the metal combinations and the stones from shoulder to centre to create the matching-not-matching set. The teardrop shapes mirror the engagement ring chosen by Darren and his wedding band also has a matching teardrop sapphire set into it. The perfect set.
This ring combines all of my favourite features of stones. The opal has a smooth cabochon domed top to reveal the natural textural intrigue of the opal. Her iridescent violet glow with the natural rock texture visible inside which the crystal grew on. In contrast the diamonds surrounding her are the perfect example of precision cut flawless sparkling perfection. Together they have everything, congratulations Sarah she's a beauty.
This ring combines all of my favourite features of stones. The opal has a smooth cabochon domed top to reveal the natural textural intrigue of the opal. Her iridescent violet glow with the natural rock texture visible inside which the crystal grew on. In contrast the diamonds surrounding her are the perfect example of precision cut flawless sparkling perfection. Together they have everything, congratulations Sarah she's a beauty.
A family heirloom sat in a draw collecting dust, or a fabulous new pinky ring? The original needed a bit of repair work, we replaced the bezel around the centre stone a had the citrine re polished to sharpen those facets. I love the antique diamond rolled scrolls with her added claws sitting perfecting in between. Another one of Kat's collection.
A family heirloom sat in a draw collecting dust, or a fabulous new pinky ring? The original needed a bit of repair work, we replaced the bezel around the centre stone a had the citrine re polished to sharpen those facets. I love the antique diamond rolled scrolls with her added claws sitting perfecting in between. Another one of Kat's collection.
This ring is all about echoing nature. The shoulder stones with their sparkling clarity and perfectly straight lines frame the long thin rectangle of the aquamarine crystal. The hexagonal crystal formation of the centre stone gives her a naturally art deco appearance which is played out further within the emerald cut shoulder pairing.
This ring is all about echoing nature. The shoulder stones with their sparkling clarity and perfectly straight lines frame the long thin rectangle of the aquamarine crystal. The hexagonal crystal formation of the centre stone gives her a naturally art deco appearance which is played out further within the emerald cut shoulder pairing.
Hidden underneath this specially designed and cut green quartz is a tiny solid gold cannabis leaf mounted on top another specially cut green agate stone. The agate base not only holds the miniature weed leaf in place but also frames the gold with its dark green making her really stand out. Adding a depth of colour to the sparkling quartz, and, this piece can never have enough green. Keeping Grace's secret.
Hidden underneath this specially designed and cut green quartz is a tiny solid gold cannabis leaf mounted on top another specially cut green agate stone. The agate base not only holds the miniature weed leaf in place but also frames the gold with its dark green making her really stand out. Adding a depth of colour to the sparkling quartz, and, this piece can never have enough green. Keeping Grace's secret.
Grace and I went through her Grandad's coin collection to pick out our favourites to make this commemorative necklace for her. Inspired by an antique coin necklace where by coins would have been worn around the neck for safe keeping and removed to pay for things. This also plays on the very out of fashion style of 'wearing your wealth'. The bold over opulence, now considered crass, 'lower class' and very out of fashion makes me love it even more. Because, more is more!
Grace and I went through her Grandad's coin collection to pick out our favourites to make this commemorative necklace for her. Inspired by an antique coin necklace where by coins would have been worn around the neck for safe keeping and removed to pay for things. This also plays on the very out of fashion style of 'wearing your wealth'. The bold over opulence, now considered crass, 'lower class' and very out of fashion makes me love it even more. Because, more is more!
This necklace was commissioned by Michelin star chef Tom Sellers. He gave me complete creative freedom to make something that I wanted to make. This is a gammy London pigeon complete with missing toes. The bird has a strange disease of black diamond warts popping up over his scaled foot. I'm wanted to honour a truly gammy bird for a long time, thank you Tom.
This necklace was commissioned by Michelin star chef Tom Sellers. He gave me complete creative freedom to make something that I wanted to make. This is a gammy London pigeon complete with missing toes. The bird has a strange disease of black diamond warts popping up over his scaled foot. I'm wanted to honour a truly gammy bird for a long time, thank you Tom.
These two are the definition of made for each other. The claws of the wedding ring, underneath, wears her own full set diamond wedding ring. Whilst the engagement ring on top wears her own huge diamond engagement ring stacked with an extra diamond baguette ring too. Beautiful pieces standing alone, but when they come together, the create the finished design. Two pigeon claws holding the finger from each side, his and hers, in a delicate embrace. For Daniel and Sev
These two are the definition of made for each other. The claws of the wedding ring, underneath, wears her own full set diamond wedding ring. Whilst the engagement ring on top wears her own huge diamond engagement ring stacked with an extra diamond baguette ring too. Beautiful pieces standing alone, but when they come together, the create the finished design. Two pigeon claws holding the finger from each side, his and hers, in a delicate embrace. For Daniel and Sev
A huge faceted Ethiopian opal centre with a pair of the finest 'pigeon blood' shoulders to keep her company. Pigeon blood is the deepest and most sought after pink red shade of ruby, and, of course, has the best name. Diamond set antique filigree ornates the side of the ring.
A huge faceted Ethiopian opal centre with a pair of the finest 'pigeon blood' shoulders to keep her company. Pigeon blood is the deepest and most sought after pink red shade of ruby, and, of course, has the best name. Diamond set antique filigree ornates the side of the ring.
This blood red garnet teardrop is one of my own pieces and I wear her everyday. The deep red stone has a large inclusion that catches the light and sparkles internally. Although inclusions are considered flaws in stones, I think they make them more interesting. It's what I love most about this piece.
This blood red garnet teardrop is one of my own pieces and I wear her everyday. The deep red stone has a large inclusion that catches the light and sparkles internally. Although inclusions are considered flaws in stones, I think they make them more interesting. It's what I love most about this piece.
Based on a traditional, single stone, solitaire engagement ring but with a bit of a twist. The first thing you notice is that diamond, just over a carat of the finest, flawless oval you can find. She might be the star of the show, but the devil's in the details. The shank is two solid gold pigeon claws elegantly curled up each side. The collect in white gold has two yellow gold prongs at the top and the bottom to show that the impossible perfection of the mount is in fact handmade. For Daniel and Genevieve.
Based on a traditional, single stone, solitaire engagement ring but with a bit of a twist. The first thing you notice is that diamond, just over a carat of the finest, flawless oval you can find. She might be the star of the show, but the devil's in the details. The shank is two solid gold pigeon claws elegantly curled up each side. The collect in white gold has two yellow gold prongs at the top and the bottom to show that the impossible perfection of the mount is in fact handmade. For Daniel and Genevieve.
Every stone in this piece is a sapphire. From the deepest inky blue of the love heart shoulders, to the sparkling waters of the oval centre. The bespoke internal structure is the hidden support that makes this piece possible, with the claws coming in to finish her off. The final touch of teardrop sapphires set in yellow gold on each side just warm her slightly. Thank you for your trust and your patience Danny, she is so worth it.
Every stone in this piece is a sapphire. From the deepest inky blue of the love heart shoulders, to the sparkling waters of the oval centre. The bespoke internal structure is the hidden support that makes this piece possible, with the claws coming in to finish her off. The final touch of teardrop sapphires set in yellow gold on each side just warm her slightly. Thank you for your trust and your patience Danny, she is so worth it.
Moonstone is much more commonly seen in its cloudy white opaque form which makes this crystal clear beauty even more rare. She has that trademark moonstone directional flash of violet. I chose lilac sapphires to frame her to highlight the colour hiding in her ghostly hue.
MoonstoneMoonstone is much more commonly seen in its cloudy white opaque form which makes this crystal clear beauty even more rare. She has that trademark moonstone directional flash of violet. I chose lilac sapphires to frame her to highlight the colour hiding in her ghostly hue.
Moonstone
This piece was very hard to give back. A remake of her original opal and diamond Victorian engagement ring. The ring needed taking apart for few repairs before it could be reassembled into her new clawed home. Once I added the filigree backplate to her I noticed the prison of light I had created inside the ring. It bounces off the rose gold and back up through the opal and diamonds making the ring glow orange. Its pretty magical.
This piece was very hard to give back. A remake of her original opal and diamond Victorian engagement ring. The ring needed taking apart for few repairs before it could be reassembled into her new clawed home. Once I added the filigree backplate to her I noticed the prison of light I had created inside the ring. It bounces off the rose gold and back up through the opal and diamonds making the ring glow orange. Its pretty magical.
Made to fit around a rather stunning diamond engagement ring, this diamond sweetheart wedding band completes the set. Diamonds are set around the whole back of the shank, because, why not? More is more after all. This piece was a surprise for Emily, from her now husband Ross, on her wedding day, she hadn't seen it until then.
Made to fit around a rather stunning diamond engagement ring, this diamond sweetheart wedding band completes the set. Diamonds are set around the whole back of the shank, because, why not? More is more after all. This piece was a surprise for Emily, from her now husband Ross, on her wedding day, she hadn't seen it until then.
Something about the combination of a rose gold sapphire halo takes this piece back to a bygone era. Maybe its the cabochon opal, or the white gold filigree, but to me this ring is dying to be Victorian. The cabochon cut of the stone inside the halo frame makes the large ring sit flush to the finger so she's a striking showstopper, but also streamline and practical for everyday wear. It's these thoughtful touches that make designing so personal.
Something about the combination of a rose gold sapphire halo takes this piece back to a bygone era. Maybe its the cabochon opal, or the white gold filigree, but to me this ring is dying to be Victorian. The cabochon cut of the stone inside the halo frame makes the large ring sit flush to the finger so she's a striking showstopper, but also streamline and practical for everyday wear. It's these thoughtful touches that make designing so personal.
Suzanne's Claws Crossed pigeon wears a wears a juicy half carat emerald-cut handmade ruby ring stacked with a brilliant full diamond set eternity band. The thick shank of this ring was made to match the engagement and wedding bands that its to be stacked with. Yes, this chunky ring is designed as part of a triple stack, and she works so well.
Suzanne's Claws Crossed pigeon wears a wears a juicy half carat emerald-cut handmade ruby ring stacked with a brilliant full diamond set eternity band. The thick shank of this ring was made to match the engagement and wedding bands that its to be stacked with. Yes, this chunky ring is designed as part of a triple stack, and she works so well.
A pair of matching-not-matching wedding bands for Marissa and her husband to be. The collet to hold Marissa's diamond is handmade from mixed white and rose gold, this reflects white light through the stone and makes the flawless diamond sparkle even brighter. A little trick of the trade. His band is pave set with black diamonds that echo the texture of the claws also in rose gold.
A pair of matching-not-matching wedding bands for Marissa and her husband to be. The collet to hold Marissa's diamond is handmade from mixed white and rose gold, this reflects white light through the stone and makes the flawless diamond sparkle even brighter. A little trick of the trade. His band is pave set with black diamonds that echo the texture of the claws also in rose gold.
The Cross Claws band for Trish is made wed-fit and designed to sit around her large Great Frog engagement ring. Made with a solid gold manicure.
Liam's band is based on an antique family heirloom of mine covered in filigree hand engraving and finished with the trademark pigeon and two star set rubies.
The Cross Claws band for Trish is made wed-fit and designed to sit around her large Great Frog engagement ring. Made with a solid gold manicure.
Liam's band is based on an antique family heirloom of mine covered in filigree hand engraving and finished with the trademark pigeon and two star set rubies.
One of the most challenging pieces I've ever made, and also one of the ones I am most proud of. The secret of this incredible green tourmaline heart is the diamond and sapphire teardrops that hold her up. The points of the teardrops hold onto the stone acting like even more claws around her. Many of my pieces work as metaphors and this one is no different.
One of the most challenging pieces I've ever made, and also one of the ones I am most proud of. The secret of this incredible green tourmaline heart is the diamond and sapphire teardrops that hold her up. The points of the teardrops hold onto the stone acting like even more claws around her. Many of my pieces work as metaphors and this one is no different.
Salt and pepper diamonds are some of my favourites. They are grey and full of inclusions making them internally textural which contrasts beautifully when externally facetted. This rose cut cabochon centre diamond is surrounded by a rose gold halo of flawless white diamonds giving the best of both worlds. Held inside white gold claws the black pave diamond shoulders complete the holy trinity For Henry and Em J.
Salt and pepper diamonds are some of my favourites. They are grey and full of inclusions making them internally textural which contrasts beautifully when externally facetted. This rose cut cabochon centre diamond is surrounded by a rose gold halo of flawless white diamonds giving the best of both worlds. Held inside white gold claws the black pave diamond shoulders complete the holy trinity For Henry and Em J.
Did you know our eyes can see more shades of green than any other colour? This huge, pale, Colombian emerald centre stone is full of natural inclusions which catch the light and create internal intrigue. The shoulder stones are also emeralds but in the classic deep green with a truer clarity showing both sides of this stone. Finished with pave green tourmaline details to complete the range of hues.
Did you know our eyes can see more shades of green than any other colour? This huge, pale, Colombian emerald centre stone is full of natural inclusions which catch the light and create internal intrigue. The shoulder stones are also emeralds but in the classic deep green with a truer clarity showing both sides of this stone. Finished with pave green tourmaline details to complete the range of hues.
My good friend Smell told me he was going to pop the question to Cara and the stone hunt was on. This rare deep teal green sapphire heart was in my personal collection and he fell in love with it. Set into a full diamond heart halo and inside solid 18ct yellow gold claws. Cara said yes of course!
My good friend Smell told me he was going to pop the question to Cara and the stone hunt was on. This rare deep teal green sapphire heart was in my personal collection and he fell in love with it. Set into a full diamond heart halo and inside solid 18ct yellow gold claws. Cara said yes of course!
Jackie gave me her Mother's aquamarine earrings and a selection of her other jewels to make into a piece to remember her by. The deeply included pink tourmaline teardrop centre stone was Jackie's choice and the earrings and deep blue sapphires support her. I love the mix of colours and the contrast between opaque and clarity in this sentimental piece.
Jackie gave me her Mother's aquamarine earrings and a selection of her other jewels to make into a piece to remember her by. The deeply included pink tourmaline teardrop centre stone was Jackie's choice and the earrings and deep blue sapphires support her. I love the mix of colours and the contrast between opaque and clarity in this sentimental piece.
Gina had a small handful of coins that her Grandad collected during his travels. They are set into specially made claws securely holding each momento. In the centre hangs a Chilean 'Libertad' 10 pesos from 1978. Then from right to left is a New York City transit token, 1 Hong Kong Dollar 1979 with Queen Elizabeth on the back, 10 Yen from Japan and 25 Sentimos from the Philippines 1970. The last claw is wearing a tiny diamond pinky ring just like Gina's Grandad used to.
Gina had a small handful of coins that her Grandad collected during his travels. They are set into specially made claws securely holding each momento. In the centre hangs a Chilean 'Libertad' 10 pesos from 1978. Then from right to left is a New York City transit token, 1 Hong Kong Dollar 1979 with Queen Elizabeth on the back, 10 Yen from Japan and 25 Sentimos from the Philippines 1970. The last claw is wearing a tiny diamond pinky ring just like Gina's Grandad used to.
Solid white gold claws hold onto an antique yellow gold, heart shaped, locket coffin containing the ashes of Imogen's son, Otis Wolf and her Grandmother, Dee. Two hearts are set into the front, one diamond and one opal, for each of her beloved resting inside. Their names are hand engraved into the back of the piece.
Solid white gold claws hold onto an antique yellow gold, heart shaped, locket coffin containing the ashes of Imogen's son, Otis Wolf and her Grandmother, Dee. Two hearts are set into the front, one diamond and one opal, for each of her beloved resting inside. Their names are hand engraved into the back of the piece.
Cathy is an avid collector of my work and whilst at a show in New York she passed me her Art Deco family heirloom ring to work my magic on. Once I got her home I first carefully unset the centre stone to re-polish and bring her back to former glory. The rest of the design was worked around the original setting. I love the contrast of my organic textural claws around the bold blocking and stylised straight lines of the original antique. The symmetry of the piece is merely an illusion, every claw is unique.
Cathy is an avid collector of my work and whilst at a show in New York she passed me her Art Deco family heirloom ring to work my magic on. Once I got her home I first carefully unset the centre stone to re-polish and bring her back to former glory. The rest of the design was worked around the original setting. I love the contrast of my organic textural claws around the bold blocking and stylised straight lines of the original antique. The symmetry of the piece is merely an illusion, every claw is unique.
My biggest diamond ring to date, with no competition. Brendan commissioned this showstopper for his love, Luca, to seal the deal. A huge, antique cushion cut, 2.85ct diamond is supported by a pair of the richest, shield cognac diamond shoulders. The perfectly imperfect centre with her interesting inclusions, bright white colour, contrasted with the precision cut shoulders.
My biggest diamond ring to date, with no competition. Brendan commissioned this showstopper for his love, Luca, to seal the deal. A huge, antique cushion cut, 2.85ct diamond is supported by a pair of the richest, shield cognac diamond shoulders. The perfectly imperfect centre with her interesting inclusions, bright white colour, contrasted with the precision cut shoulders.
Brad sent me a sentimental antique ring to remake to propose to Charlene. I kept the integrity of the original setting and created these twisted bespoke white and yellow gold claws to encase the basket of stones inside. The balance of delicacy and strength, old and new, she's more complicated that she looks this one.
Brad sent me a sentimental antique ring to remake to propose to Charlene. I kept the integrity of the original setting and created these twisted bespoke white and yellow gold claws to encase the basket of stones inside. The balance of delicacy and strength, old and new, she's more complicated that she looks this one.
This huge, flawless, blood red garnet is framed perfectly by a halo of hot pink rubies. I love clashing colours! They work because the similarities make the differences even more jarring, they play with each other. The warm yellow gold halo is held in the cool asymmetric white claws. Not for the faint hearted.
This huge, flawless, blood red garnet is framed perfectly by a halo of hot pink rubies. I love clashing colours! They work because the similarities make the differences even more jarring, they play with each other. The warm yellow gold halo is held in the cool asymmetric white claws. Not for the faint hearted.
This piece for me, is not a ring, but a miniature sculpture. A juicy apricot heart is held within five gold claws, but the real magic lies in the asymmetric teardrops that support the stone. Set into each handmade rose gold bezel and holding either a pigeon blood, Burmese ruby or a green tourmaline, is a teardrop. Playing with the angles that we view and appreciate jewellery from, the stories they tell, and the significance a shape can hold, this piece, for me, pushes the boundaries of what jewellery is.
This piece for me, is not a ring, but a miniature sculpture. A juicy apricot heart is held within five gold claws, but the real magic lies in the asymmetric teardrops that support the stone. Set into each handmade rose gold bezel and holding either a pigeon blood, Burmese ruby or a green tourmaline, is a teardrop. Playing with the angles that we view and appreciate jewellery from, the stories they tell, and the significance a shape can hold, this piece, for me, pushes the boundaries of what jewellery is.
