The Rockpool Collection
This collection of jewellery is based on marine life and natural forms found in tidal pools around Britain.
I am inspired by the natural environment and wildlife found around the coast of Great Britain - rockpools, shells, creatures, birds, fishes and pebbles.
Crafted in fine silver and Precious Metal Silver Clay, complemented by beading in lava, semi precious stones, pearls, glass and metal.
All items are for sale, please use the contact form for information.
If you like you can commission me to make something especially for you. I accept paypal and other forms of payment.
My work can be seen at my studio in Newlyn, The Angel Gallery in Botallack, Cornwall also in the shop at National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.
Necklaces are £40.00
Earrings £15
Necklace and Earring Set £55.00
If you like you can commission me to make something especially for you.
Click on images for a larger version.
The Rockpool Collection
I am inspired by the natural environment and wildlife found around the coast of Great Britain - rockpools, shells, creatures, birds, fishes and pebbles.
Crafted in fine silver and Precious Metal Silver Clay, complemented by beading in lava, semi precious stones, pearls, glass and metal.
All items are for sale, please use the contact form for information.
If you like you can commission me to make something especially for you. I accept paypal and other forms of payment.
My work can be seen at my studio in Newlyn, The Angel Gallery in Botallack, Cornwall also in the shop at National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.
Necklaces are £40.00
Earrings £15
Necklace and Earring Set £55.00
If you like you can commission me to make something especially for you.
Click on images for a larger version.
The Rockpool Collection
Fish Necklace
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A lovely hammered, shaped and patinated fish. Accompanied by beads in Czech glass and silver plate. Fresh turquoises, limes and teals. Twirly cane beads in matte iridescent greens and teal blues. Silver earwires, silver plated "S" hook and figure of eight clasp. The fish sits just below collar bone.
St Michaels Mount Necklace & Earrings
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A drawing of St Michaels Mount, hammered, engraved and patinated on sheet silver. Beads used on this piece are a lovely combination of cool aquas and warm browns. Various semi precious stones including amazonite and jasper, Indian glass and silver plated balls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Very flattering to the wearer, bright silver brings light, blues contrast with warm tones in any skin tone.
This necklace echoes the cool, fresh aqua blues of sky and shallow waters, the browns and greys of granite rock and seaweeds.
This necklace echoes the cool, fresh aqua blues of sky and shallow waters, the browns and greys of granite rock and seaweeds.
Sandy Shore Necklace & Earrings
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Silver sheet, hammered and patinated to evoke shoreline patterns.
Beads used on this piece are warm browns and cool greys found on Cornish beaches, semi precious stones and Indian glass.
to match the genuine yellow sea glass that ws collected from a beach in Cornwall.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight which is nice and easy to fasten and undo. Silver earring hooks.
Beads used on this piece are warm browns and cool greys found on Cornish beaches, semi precious stones and Indian glass.
to match the genuine yellow sea glass that ws collected from a beach in Cornwall.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight which is nice and easy to fasten and undo. Silver earring hooks.
Moon Tide Necklace
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Silver sheet has been hammered, engraved and patinated to depict the moon over the sea.
Beads used are Czech glass, hematite, crystal, lava, onxy, metal and glass.
The clasp is silver plate "S" hook and figure of eight and pendant sits just below collarbone.
Beads used are Czech glass, hematite, crystal, lava, onxy, metal and glass.
The clasp is silver plate "S" hook and figure of eight and pendant sits just below collarbone.
Seaweed Pool Necklace
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A silver sheet pendant, hammered and patinated to suggest textures and movement of seaweed and rock.
Beads in fresh seaweedy greens Jade, Indian glass, silver plate balls and cool greys, little green and silver twinklies.
The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight.
Beads in fresh seaweedy greens Jade, Indian glass, silver plate balls and cool greys, little green and silver twinklies.
The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight.
Shimmering Sea Necklace & Earrings
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Sheet silver pendant and earrings, hammered and patinated to resemble shimmering light on the sea.
Beads are cool, deep viridians and cool greys, turquoise stones, labradorite, Indian glass and silver plate balls. Tiny twinklies in cool shades of green and grey. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight and the ear wires and sterling silver.
The necklace sits just below collar bone.
Beads are cool, deep viridians and cool greys, turquoise stones, labradorite, Indian glass and silver plate balls. Tiny twinklies in cool shades of green and grey. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight and the ear wires and sterling silver.
The necklace sits just below collar bone.
Rocky Shore Necklace
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Silver sheet hammered and patinated to evoke rocky textures of the shore, with tiny rock pools.
Beads used on this piece are cool greys, aqua blues and silver, turquoise stone chips and balls, amazonite, onyx, shell, Indian glass and silver plate balls. Tiny twinklies in silvers, greys and aquas.The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. Sterling silver ear wires. The pendant sits just below the collarbone.
Beads used on this piece are cool greys, aqua blues and silver, turquoise stone chips and balls, amazonite, onyx, shell, Indian glass and silver plate balls. Tiny twinklies in silvers, greys and aquas.The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. Sterling silver ear wires. The pendant sits just below the collarbone.
Fresh Rockpools Necklace
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Silver sheet hammered and patinated to represent the tiny fresh rockpools left behind by the tide in the granite each day, this one reflecting a perfect summer sky. Beads are glass, crystal and jasper in whites, sandy colours and turquoise blue. "S hook and figure of eight" clasp and beads in silver plate. Pendant sits just below collarbone.
Winkle Rock Necklace
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Silver sheet patinated and hammered. Inspired by tiny flat winkle shells found in rockpools. Warm copper and gold tones are complemented by cool aquas. Beads are glass, goldstone, amazonite, turquoise. Silver plate beads and "S" hook & figure of eight clasp. Pendant sits just below the collarbone.
Winkle Pool Necklace
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Silver sheet has been patinated and hammered, inspired by little winkle shells in rock pools. Brown and gold tones are complemented by fresh sea turquoises. Beads are glass, amazonite, aventurine, jasper, turquoise. Silver plate beads, "S" hook and figure of eight clasp. Pendant sits just below the collarbone.
Ultramarine Ripple Necklace
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Sheet silver, hammered, patinated, painted, varnish sealed. Fresh, dramatic Ultramarine Blue, flashes of turquoise represent the movement of the ocean around the Cornish coast. Beads are Lapis Lazuli, Watermelon crystal, Lapis chips, Indian glass, silver plate balls, tiny twinklies in blues and silvers. Clasp is silver plated S hook and figure of eight. Pendant sits just below collar bone.
Whirlpool Blues Necklace
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Sheet silver pendant has been hammered, patinated, painted and sealed with varnish. Ultramarine and turquoise in a whirling pattern suggest the ocean's movement on a clear blue day. Beads are Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Indian glass and silver plate balls. Tiny twinklies in ultramarine, turquoise and silver. Pendant sits below the collarbone. Clasp is S hook and figure of eight.
Black Whirlpool Necklace, Earrings and Ring set
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A silver pendant necklace, ring and earring set with black whirlpool motif which evokes the drama of the coast - clear cool waters and the black rough textures of the cliffs and rocks. The whirlpool motif echoes water eddying around rocks.
I made the silver pendant and earrings from sheet silver. The pieces are cut and textured by hand by hammering with wire.
Black patina was added before polishing.
Beads are a striking contrast of matt black lava, white frosted and clear glass beads, silver balls. Tiny beads in matt grey and silver.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight.
The cool contrasting colours look great with all skin tones. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. The earrings are dangle type. The ring band is textured and irregular.
I made the silver pendant and earrings from sheet silver. The pieces are cut and textured by hand by hammering with wire.
Black patina was added before polishing.
Beads are a striking contrast of matt black lava, white frosted and clear glass beads, silver balls. Tiny beads in matt grey and silver.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight.
The cool contrasting colours look great with all skin tones. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. The earrings are dangle type. The ring band is textured and irregular.
Green Whirlpool Necklace and Earring Set
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Silver necklace and earring set with green whirlpool motif. I made the silver pendant and earrings from sheet silver. The pieces are cut and textured by hand by hammering with wire. Colour patinas were added before polishing.
Beads, a striking contrast of matt black lava, white seed pearls, clear glass and aqua fire polished Czech crystals. Also, I added silver balls and small beads in aqua, matt grey and silver.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone, Earrings are dangle type.
Evokes the drama of the coast - turquoise of clear shallow waters, pearls like little fluffy clouds, black rough textures of cliffs and rocks. The whirlpool motif echoes movement of water as it flows and eddies around.
Great fun to wear, the cool contrasting colours look great with all skin tones.
Beads, a striking contrast of matt black lava, white seed pearls, clear glass and aqua fire polished Czech crystals. Also, I added silver balls and small beads in aqua, matt grey and silver.
The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone, Earrings are dangle type.
Evokes the drama of the coast - turquoise of clear shallow waters, pearls like little fluffy clouds, black rough textures of cliffs and rocks. The whirlpool motif echoes movement of water as it flows and eddies around.
Great fun to wear, the cool contrasting colours look great with all skin tones.
Rivulet Necklace and Earring set
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A silver necklace and earring set with grey / brown rivulet motif. I made the silver pendant and earrings from sheet silver.
The pieces are cut and textured by hand. Textures were made by hammering with wire. Colour patina was added before polishing.
Beads used on this piece are gentle grey and turquoise glass, clear glass rounds and droplets, silver balls plus long glass beads in gunmetal silver. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight which is nice and easy to fasten and undo. Ear wires are silver plated. The necklace sits just below the collarbone and earrings are dangle type.
Inspired by rivulets found on the beaches, the colours and textures of the coast - greys and browns of beach and rocks, cool turquoise greens of the sea. The rivulet motif echoes the movement of water.
Great fun to wear, these pretty, cool colours look great with the warmth of all skin tones.
The pieces are cut and textured by hand. Textures were made by hammering with wire. Colour patina was added before polishing.
Beads used on this piece are gentle grey and turquoise glass, clear glass rounds and droplets, silver balls plus long glass beads in gunmetal silver. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight which is nice and easy to fasten and undo. Ear wires are silver plated. The necklace sits just below the collarbone and earrings are dangle type.
Inspired by rivulets found on the beaches, the colours and textures of the coast - greys and browns of beach and rocks, cool turquoise greens of the sea. The rivulet motif echoes the movement of water.
Great fun to wear, these pretty, cool colours look great with the warmth of all skin tones.
Starfish Rivulet Necklace
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Starfish Rivulet necklace. Made from hammered, textured sheet silver with a PMC starfish, patinated with black and greens.
Beads are greens and greys in glass, silver and semi precious stones. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and trickling water. Cool greens, turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Beads are greens and greys in glass, silver and semi precious stones. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and trickling water. Cool greens, turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Starfish Pool Necklace
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Starfish Pool necklace. Made from hammered, textured sheet silver with a PMC starfish, patinated with black and greens.
Beads are turquoise and greys in glass, with silver balls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and trickling water. Cool greens, turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Beads are turquoise and greys in glass, with silver balls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and trickling water. Cool greens, turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Limpet Pool Necklace and Earring set
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Limpet Pool necklace. Made in textured sheet silver, patinated with black and aqua blue. Limpets made from PMC.
Beads are turquoise glass, stones and shell, greys in glass, with silver balls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and rippling pools. Cool aqua turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Beads are turquoise glass, stones and shell, greys in glass, with silver balls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools, seaweeds and rippling pools. Cool aqua turquoises and greys flatter all skin tones.
Mussel Pool Necklace & Earrings set
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Mussel Pool necklace. Made in textured sheet silver, patinated with black and aqua blue. Mussels made from PMC.
Beads are glass in denim blues and greys with silver balls, plus two blue grey freshwater pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools and rivulets on the beach. Cool denim blues and greys flatter all skin tones.
Beads are glass in denim blues and greys with silver balls, plus two blue grey freshwater pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools and rivulets on the beach. Cool denim blues and greys flatter all skin tones.
Urchin Necklace and Earring set, reversible
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Urchin Necklace and earrings are reversible, with a reverse design on the underside. Made from sheet silver with hammered design and patinated before polishing.
Beads are a contrasting mix metal, glass, silver, seed pearls and black lava. The clasp is a silver plated "S" hook and figure of eight.
Earrings are silver and dangle type.
Mimics the texture of sea urchin shells and the movement of water.
Beads are a contrasting mix metal, glass, silver, seed pearls and black lava. The clasp is a silver plated "S" hook and figure of eight.
Earrings are silver and dangle type.
Mimics the texture of sea urchin shells and the movement of water.
Cockle Ripple Necklace and Earring set
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Cockle Ripple necklace. Made in textured sheet silver, patinated with black. Cockles are made from PMC.
Beads are turquoise semi precious stones, black lava, gunmetal grey and silver balls, plus pretty little white seed pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools and rivulets on the beach. Cool turquoise, grey, black and white flatter all skin tones.
The hammered texture is based on shadows of ripples on the sandy bottom of a rock pool.
Beads are turquoise semi precious stones, black lava, gunmetal grey and silver balls, plus pretty little white seed pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
Evocative of rockpools and rivulets on the beach. Cool turquoise, grey, black and white flatter all skin tones.
The hammered texture is based on shadows of ripples on the sandy bottom of a rock pool.
Starfish Ripple Necklace and Earring set
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Starfish Ripple necklace and earrings set. Made in hammer textured sheet silver, patinated with black. Starfish made from PMC.
Beads are a beautiful seaweed green and clear glass, light grey glass balls, gunmetal balls, plus two light grey and two dark grey freshwater pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
The hammered texture is based on shadows of ripples on the sandy bottom of a rock pool.
Cool yellowy greens and greys flatter all skin tones.
Beads are a beautiful seaweed green and clear glass, light grey glass balls, gunmetal balls, plus two light grey and two dark grey freshwater pearls. The clasp is silver plated, an "S" hook and figure of eight. The necklace sits just below the collarbone. Earring wires are silver and dangle type.
The hammered texture is based on shadows of ripples on the sandy bottom of a rock pool.
Cool yellowy greens and greys flatter all skin tones.