Let's talk about...Jewellery

 If one jewellery designer was to be given a title of Lord of the Rings, it would be without a doubt – Theo Fennell. Not to say that his work focuses entirely on rings – it’s just that his ring designs are unlike any other, as you will see. But first a bit of background.



Educated at Eton College, art school at York and the Byam Shaw School of Art in London, his first job was as an apprentice and designer at Edward Barnard, family-run silversmiths in Hatton Garden, London. After gaining experience in the workshop and as a designer he went solo in a small studio of his own in Hatton Garden, designing and creating silverware and then jewellery, before founding his company “Theo Fennell” in Fulham Road, London, in 1982.

As of now, he creates bespoke trophies and gifts for companies, charities and events such as The Italian Formula One Grand Prix, The Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, The Dubai Championship Stakes, the Man of the Match Trophy for the FA Cup Final and the Nordorff Robbins Silver Clef Awards.





















 There is much more of his work on Theo Fennell’s website – I would encourage you all to check out Masterworks for his one-off unique pieces.



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                                                               Disclaimer


The images and jewellery designs featured in this post are rightful property of their owners and are used purely for educational purposes.

For a while now I haven’t featured designers that I’m really inspired by.

To fix that issue I’ve decided to start new series of posts called Inspiring September Friday. Every Friday of September will feature different designer.


Today’s post will be about Fei Liu.

A bit of something different today - kinetic jewellery. Seeing how I need to design something with mobile/moving/moveable elements for Goldsmiths Competition, I thought that kinetic jewellery would be interesting to look into. So there will be a lot of images in this post with links to the websites of respective creators.

Kinetic jewellery is characterized by motion or movement.
Kinetic jewellery always has elements which move;  I've also included jewellery, which you can assemble together in the post, because I view it as having moveable elements.

Starting off with man of the hour - Friedrich Becker - creator of kinetic jewellery and objects, internationally renowned goldsmith who made a major contribution to the art of golsmithing. His work is absolutely brilliant - pictures don't do it justice - you have to see his pieces in motion to fully understand just how creative he was. If you ever have opportunity to see his work in real life - take it; if you know you won't have that chance, but  are still interested, then watch short video I found on YouTube below.

After a long break and much deserved holidays I finally found time to write new post. This time rather than processes and techniques - Peter Page.
I've had great pleasure of attending his talk in university, and he is amazing designer and goldsmith.
His work as you will see below is absolutely stunning - as he likes to describe it he doesn't like to make things which are just beautiful - there has to be purpose as well. For example necklace with beautiful in the front might also be a hidden lock. All his pieces have a wonderful flowing feel about them, an almost liquid - like quality, which inspired my final HND project - Rose Cascade necklace.

Studio piece commissioned for a client who wanted a very special gift for family - small sculptural replica of client's house, which taken apart becomes a set of jewellery.

Images above are a small selection of his work that I find particularly inspiring, but if you would like to see more of Peter Page's work then visit his website.
Peter Page makes jewellery for both men and for women, including rings, cuff links, brooches, pendants, bracelets and necklaces, some in plain polished 18 carat gold or platinum and some set with precious stones. His designs are created after careful consultation with client - he takes into account their lifestyle and personality, making sure that design of potential piece is not only a beautiful decoration, but that it fits their needs and style.
He uses very traditional techniques, making pieces by hand, and while in some cases the use of laser welding was required (and much enjoyed), his well honed bench skills are more than enough to produce pieces of stunning quality.
To learn more about Peter Page.
 That's it for today.
 
                                                                  Stay golden!!!