A Difficult / Easy Creative Decision

Its Decided

I can’t be a prolific commercial jeweller anymore because somehow that undescribable artistic smattering of something special in the design of my work, gets too diluted

for my liking and the compromise means I'm no longer satisfied with the the end result.

Not using precious metals in my work is both a disadvantage and a blessing

The Disadvantages

Any work not in precious metals is somehow deemed less valuable - my designs are valuable!

The Advantages

Colour. Making colour work in a three dimensional way is hugely important part of my design ethos.

So.. I have decided to only make one-off pieces of wearable art. This probably means I’m a contemporary Art Jeweller. This definitely means I’ll be happier and more creative.

This means I can let my work speak as it should.

I can create more cocktail rings. They are not meant to last forever. They are fragile. They are meant to be noticed.

My new plan

• Only make one-off statement pieces to order.

• Only make "Hero Pieces"

• Only make a story to wear.

• Work harder and stretch my technical capabilities to make extraordinary designs.