This beautiful jewellery story is shared by my friend and fellow jeweller, Amy Ambroult. Amy makes unique jewellery pieces that feel like they have a past and immediately make you want to wear them on your body in the present. The street dogs woke me up shortly before my alarm. It was long before the … Continue reading
I have mentioned jewellery given to me by my Auntie Kay in Australia a few times. This hand forged gold bracelet was given to me by my Auntie Marion and Uncle Dan, on my Dad’s side of the family, who live in New Hampshire. I grew up with just my immediate family around me, my … Continue reading
Stitched Cuff Bracelet, by Vancouver, BC, Jewellery Artist, Simone Richmond. Q & A What inspired you to make this piece? Baroque lace and the tradition of hand stitching. I love the delicacy of lace and use it as inspiration as much as I can in my work. I channeled my childhood memories of learning how … Continue reading
I lived in Cranbrook, BC. until I was ten. We lived on 14th Street in a white house with a great big back yard. My Dad grew vegetable gardens. My sister and I would pick the carrots before they were ready because we just couldn’t wait any longer. These Carrot and Beet Brooches were inspired … Continue reading
I made these brooches during an artist residency I did in Holland in the spring. I went on my residency with ideas and thoughts about things that have wings, fly, and move forward in life. From the window in front of my workbench the garden went from rainy April to May outdoor dinners. Flowers bloomed … Continue reading
My Life In Jewels 