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Hi there, I\u2019m Michele, and I love creating contemporary, tactile jewellery to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Every piece I design is something I\u2019d proudly wear myself, and it\u2019s important to me that my jewellery is not only good to look at but also super comfortable. Whether you\u2019re wearing one piece on its own or mixing it with others, it\u2019s all about easy, effortless style.<\/p>\n
Many of my designs are made as special commissions or prototypes, so if you see something you love and want to make it your own (or transform it into gold), just reach out! I\u2019m always happy to chat about commissions and pricing.<\/p>\n
What really makes my work stand out? Everything is lovingly handmade by me using traditional smithing techniques\u2014so each piece is as unique as you are!<\/p>\n
And when it arrives? You\u2019ll find it nestled in one of my signature presentation boxes, which is handcrafted in Germany from layers of mulberry paper to resemble a beautiful stone. These organic, one-of-a-kind boxes aren\u2019t just for packaging\u2014they make the perfect display too!<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t quite see what you’re looking for, no worries! Drop me a message or give me a call, and together we\u2019ll create something totally unique just for you. xx<\/p>\n
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Designer and maker<\/p>\n
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Sustainability: thoughtfully made, every step of the way<\/strong><\/p>\n I really care about how my jewellry is made and the impact on the environment, which is why I prioritise using ethically sourced materials whenever possible. Most of the metal I work with is recycled\u2014especially silver, which is wonderful because every little bit can be reused again and again!<\/p>\n I melt down silver scraps and run them through a rolling mill to create new sheet or wire, giving them a fresh start in a new piece. 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Honestly, I always have more ideas than I have time to make them!<\/p>\n Each piece is crafted using traditional techniques such as piercing (cutting with a fine jewellers sawblade), forming, texturising – I use all sorts of materials and hammers to apply textures to the metal, -soldering, filing to get rid of sharp edges and removing unwanted marks before polishing.<\/p>\n Everything is made by hand with care\u2014and no two pieces are ever exactly the same.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||80px|” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”45px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Poppins|700||on|||||” header_5_text_color=”#ecd5c5″ header_5_letter_spacing=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”right” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Any piece of silver jewellery weighing 7.8g or more is sent to the London Assay Office to be officially hallmarked. For gold items, or where gold is added as an accent, the weight limit for hallmarking is 1g of gold!<\/p>\n The Assay Office apply the proper finesse marks along with my maker\u2019s mark (MTT), giving you extra peace of mind that the metal is exactly what it claims to be.<\/p>\n If you’re curious about the history and process behind hallmarking, feel free to check out my blog where I share more about it!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”How it works” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”100px|0px|100px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”45px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Poppins|700||on|||||” header_5_text_color=”#ecd5c5″ header_5_letter_spacing=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I really enjoy working with clients to create the perfect personalised piece of jewellery and even more so when we can incorporate a meaning into it!<\/p>\n Feel free to browse some of my past commissions for inspiration\u2014and if you\u2019re thinking about a custom piece, I\u2019d love to have an initial chat with you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”60px|0px|60px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Associations and memberships” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”w||divi||400″ icon_color=”#ffffff” image_icon_background_color=”#ecd5c5″ image_icon_width=”48px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” body_font_size=”20px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation=”off” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#ecd5c5″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]<\/p>\n I am a gold member of The Guild of Jewellery Designers.<\/p>\n All my jewellery weighing over 7.78 grams is hallmarked by the London Assay office and also includes my sponsors mark (MTT).<\/p>\n I\u2019m proud to be a member of the Manchester Jewellers Network (MJN), a collective of talented jewellers based in the north-west of England. We get together to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration.<\/p>\n Alongside selling my work in several galleries, I also take part in exhibitions with MJN\u2014our jewellery is often on display (and available to buy!) at Manchester Art Gallery.<\/p>\n I regularly take part in the fabulous Craft Market Kendal which is usually the last weekend in November – a perfect time to stock up on Christmas gifts!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Training” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#ffffff” image_icon_background_color=”#ecd5c5″ image_icon_width=”48px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” header_font_size=”30px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Cormorant Garamond||||||||” body_font_size=”20px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”200ms” animation=”off” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#ecd5c5″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]<\/p>\n I’ve always been interested in art but only\u00a0 started working with silver in 2013 at a local jewellery school.\u00a0<\/p>\n My initial interest soon developed into a passion and in 2019 I attended stone setting classes in Malaysia.\u00a0<\/p>\n There are so many techniques to master I doubt I’ll ever run out of new things to learn!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thanks for popping by! 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Are you interested in a piece of jewellery, designed and made just for you?<\/h3>\n