About
I am a designer living and working in Perth. I studied at Curtin University in Perth, graduating with a BA in Fine Arts. During the end of my degree with Curtin I was placed on exchange at École Nationale Supérieure d’Art de Dijon, one of the oldest of the seven French national regional schools of higher education in art and returned to Perth in 2013 to pursue learning further skills in handcrafting jewellery.
I was exceptionally lucky to be shown the basics in handcrafting jewellery - sadly, a rarity in the current climate. Since my time at the bench I have designed jewellery for several houses, photographed and directed multiple campaigns and worked in many aspects of the jewellery trade. In returning to my own practice, my work is now focused on my ongoing interest in the accessibility of good design, however I also love to work directly with clients, letting their own interests bring a new influence to my own work in a unique manner.
I believe good design is made to last and be loved, an ongoing relationship that grows and influences the other over time. It’s important my pieces have a sense of simplicity, ease and strength - to be enjoyed over a lifetime. I am in a constant state of refining and improving and can only hope that is reflected in the work.
How do I care for my pieces?
CARE
Regardless of the metal, ensure to remove any jewellery each evening. They should be the last items you put on in the morning and the first thing you take off as you come home.
LAYERING
As tempting as a good stack of jewellery is, metals of different materials will wear inconsistently when worn next to each other, so be selective when layering up. If a piece is nearing the end of its life and looking thin, it’s probably best worn solo.
KEEP ME CLEAN
Please take off jewellery when you can to wash your hands, cook, go to the gym, gardening, etc - anywhere where you are going to exert yourself or come into contact with foreign materials . The accumulation of sweat, soap and skin can be harboured in jewellery and while the metal may not inherently irritate your skin, these other materials might.
MATERIALS
SILVER - silver will tarnish when exposed to air and likes to be worn to keep it looking shiny. If it’s not being worn, it’s best to keep it in a fairly airless container to halt oxidisation. Silver is quite soft when worn and will show scratches easily, but that is part of the goodness. Can be cleaned with a soft cloth, a tiny bit of mild soap and water and soft toothbrush. Just like your teeth, make sure to rinse thoroughly after applying any cleaner. Stay away from sulfur and chlorine as they will rapidly tarnish the piece, so unless you like your piece to be a dark black - stay out of the spa!
GOLD - can be left exposed to air, but is always best tucked away in a safe, soft storage spot anyway. Can also be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and mild soap, but be super careful around anything containing bleach and (again) chlorine. Although quite resistant to many acids, gold will look unwell if treated poorly and will scratch against harsh abrasives.