For each engraved piece, I work with a specialized team of master engravers in the UK, who follow high British hand-carving and craftmanship standards. The culturally significant practice of engraving precious metals in Britain dates to the 1300s; since then, handcrafting and goldsmithing standards have been unmatched globally. Whilst each of the stones that I work with are entirely unique, engraving details give the jewellery designs another layer of individuality which is completely unrepeatable, ensuring that no two pieces are ever quite the same.

My fascination with engraving began while studying art history at school when I discovered the work of German Renaissance painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528). Dürer established his reputation across Europe due to his high-quality woodcuts which revolutionized printmaking; elevating engraving into a fine art form. The artists remarkable command of line, tonal gradation and texture have infinitely informed my approach to jewellery making throughout my career. 

The precision and expressive detail of Dürer’s work resonate with the rich heritage of British engraving, a tradition of exceptional craftsmanship represented in collections such as the British Museum, where his original prints can also be found. 

Examples of religious iconography in luminous and historic panel paintings that mirror symbolisms in the work of Dürer and many others throughout art history also decorate these walls. Such artworks possess a timeless intensity that has long captivated and haunted artists, creating a continuing cycle of influence in which art inspires craft, and craft, in turn, gives new life to the art of the past.

It is this dialogue between artistic traditions that informs both my Engraving and Byzantine jewellery collections instigating intricate details of line, ornament and allegory which meet luminous colour and decorative richness. Through my jewellery, I hope to honour the legacy of traditional engraving, craftmanship, and colour theory while creating pieces that feel deeply personal and authentic.  

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