Artfully crafted, beautifully beaded and exquisitely embellished handmade jewellery
Hello and welcome
I'm a jewellery maker with a passion for colourful and richly textured surfaces. Intricate bead embroidery, deftly knotted macramé and wirework, beadweaving and mixed media are just some of the delights you will find here - perfect for a special gift, or a treat for yourself.
What sets handcrafted jewellery apart is the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into every piece. Owning it gives you a feeling of connection with the artist who made it..... and lots of compliments whenever you wear it.
Artfully crafted
My sketchbook is an important resource and a constant source of inspiration. The challenge of transforming a drawing or
watercolour sketch into a piece of wearable art is a creative puzzle
that I
find
endlessly fascinating.
Beautifully beaded
Stunning beads and bijouterie, vintage finds and handmade components find their way into my jewellery, making pieces that are as unique as they are pretty.
Exquisitely embellished
Working in mixed media allows me to build up colour and texture. I use woven thread and wire, handpainted surfaces and embroidery techniques in many of my pieces.
About me
I've had a passion for all things creative for as long as I can remember. School holidays were spent at my grandmother's house where I would spend hours creating things from her collection of lace, ribbons, buttons and other treasures. Later, a degree course in graphic design allowed me to explore the relationships between colours, shapes and textures and I find that jewellery making is a wonderful medium for bringing all these elements together.
I find ideas for my jewellery all around me, in architectural details, the arts, and especially in nature. I love creating a three dimensional shape with beads, or capturing a mood inspired by mythology or the changing seasons. I combine beads with woven thread and wire in many of my designs, creating garlands that resemble flowers and foliage. I also like to embroider with beads, building up rich colours and textures.
Valerie Jones