June and July are set to be very busy months. I have an exhibition with Peak District Artisans (PDA) at Haddon Hall Gatehouse Gallery, over the last two weeks of this month then also with the PDA an exhibition : ‘Art at the Crescent’ which takes place alongside Buxton Fringe festival- 5th-7th July. Following that I’m showing at the PDA showcase exhibition, the Great Dome Arts and Design Fair which includes most of the PDA members. I’ve been very busy with the PDA recently in the role of membership secretary which includes recruiting new members, so if you’re reading this as an artist thinking of applying its worth taking a look at the PDA website www.peakdistictartisans.co.uk  

As always, my work using recycled silver and gold, with ethically sourced gemstones is made with a zero waste policy. This means that each piece is a one of a kind, hand-made item that has been made with care and with concern for the environment. In the run up to Christmas, I’m also very happy to accept commissions – I make jewellery for men on a commission basis and specialise in turning unworn, often out of fashion, jewellery into something more modern and special, that the wearer will cherish.

I am a Derbyshire-based jeweller working with silver, gold, and Shibuichi – an alloy of silver and copper. From my workshop in Haarlem Mill, my work is inspired largely by the processes I use to make each piece. I use my background as a chemist to experiment with different reaction types to achieve the effects I want to create. These include reticulation, acid etching, oxidisation and electrolytic gold plating.

All my work is hand-fabricated and uses no pre-built components. All you see is the end result of taking raw metal + stone + design + soldering, welding, oxidising, hammering, drilling, polishing, more polishing and yet more polishing! I use recycled metals and only source precious stones from countries that do not use child labour or impose poor working conditions.

Over the past few years my work has developed to increasingly reflect the global situation, including climate change and conflict, and the impact of these on mental health. Many such pieces are still in various stages of development and not yet on this site. Scroll down to find out more about my inspiration, my process, and examples of my work. And please do visit my  Instagram page to see my latest finished pieces.

Commissions are subject to my Terms of Business. By commissioning work you agree that you have read the Terms of Business and agree to be bound by them.

All the raw materials for my jewellery are ethically sourced – particularly important for precious stones. I melt down and reuse leftover metals, sometimes using the water casting method to create new organic silver shapes. Non-recyclable elements are kept to a minimum, with a target of zero-waste.