Let's talk about...Jewellery

It's just a very short post today to share with you some results I got back from Goldsmiths' competition. Unfortunately, I didn't win any awards - but few people from School of Jewellery did, which makes me happy to see, as it shows that even as a student you can achieve a lot. I was overjoyed however to hear that my entry for the spinning pendant was showcased on exhibition in Goldsmiths' Hall, London amongst winners and other extraordinary entries.


It's a great feeling, because even while I didn't win, my entry was noticed and appreciated. This will be my motivation for the next year - to enter again, and this time - go for the win!

I was able to use photograph in this post thanks to my friend Kine - she was the one to take it!

On a side note - if you haven't looked through Goldsmith's competition winning entries on Instagram
you should do so as soon as possible! Some of the work is absolutely stunning!

I will update as soon as possible with continuation of F.Hinds competition entry and my current DFI project.

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!!!