Storm Clouds Rolling In I have a passion for creating designs that romanticise the British weather. My recent range of jewellery designs draws inspiration from storm clouds. Those dark grey clouds that look too heavy for the sky, and threaten … Read More
Artist Collaboration I have been working on a secret project, a collaboration with the very talented Tracey from Moongazey Art. We are both Hampshire artists and together we have birthed this little leaping hare pendant design. The artwork is an … Read More
Extract from Making Jewellery, issue 127 2019 – order a copy here or a digital edition here * Subscribe to Making Jewellery here * Copyright © GMC Publications Link to print edition: https://www.makingjewellery.com/portfolio/magazine/ Link to digital edition: https://pocketmags.com/making-jewellery-magazine Link to … Read More
Spring Snow Drops The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its’ way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of … Read More
Wire Work Pendant WIPs Contemporary Jewellery Design Inspired by the rolling waves on the shores of the Isle of Wight, my ‘Ocean Waves’ and ‘Sea Lavender’ pendant features gemstone beads. With lashings of oxidised copper wire work and a soothing … Read More
Sakura Blossom Season My Love of Nature’s Confetti There is nothing better than the start of cherry blossom season, for me personally it is my favourite time of year. As the clocks go forward and the evenings become lighter, buds … Read More
Fern Frond Pendant WIPs Have a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my ‘Fern Frond’ women’s pendant design. This piece celebrates the uncurling fronds of the beautiful woodland fern plant and is adorned with Chinese … Read More
Meet the Artist Ruth Makes Jewellery “My name is Ruth Sutcliffe. I live with my partner Jeremy (Jez) Coates and our cat Rusty in our ancient cottage (circa 1672) in the hills of West Yorkshire. After an employed working life … Read More
Copper Jewellery for Arthritis Used for health since ancient times Raw copper is known for its ancient healing properties, it is rumoured that the mineral can be absorbed into the skin when worn as jewellery, and is associated with relief … Read More
Wedding Commission Necklaces In February 2016 I had the honour of working on a jewellery commission project for a wedding. The brief was to make three bridesmaids necklaces, a necklace for the mother of the bride and of course a … Read More
