Jewelry Making

I often like to check out what jewelery (er, jewellery) makers are doing across the pond. Some of the best looking and more unusual pieces we’ve discovered have been from countries outside the U.S.

Designer Kate Wood hails from London and is top notch at creating airy jewellery pieces featuring muted tones and textures. Pearls and vintage-colored metals seem to be two of her current favorite materials for making a good selection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings. There is almost a bit of an art-deco feel to some of the items but with a hint of a more modern touch. From her site:

Glint jewellery is feminine and flattering, striking and subtle, characterised by soft, organic forms and strong combinations of colours and surface textures.

The entire range of earrings, necklaces and bracelets is hand crafted by the designer, Kate Wood, making each piece unique. When worn, this jewellery comes alive with movement and light, enhancing your individual beauty and style.

I picked out two examples from her current line of items to show. These are from her “Pearl” and “Vintage Leaf” collection (a third collection is called “Swagger” and features Swarovski and precious stones). I believe that she designs a few of these themes to work with each season and rotates out some of the other pieces occasionally.

The first is this very pretty Cloud Necklace that features clusters of wire-wrapped freshwater pearls and oxidized silver. This necklace is also offered with pink pearls instead. Although this particular style is one that I’ve seen in a few other places, her particular necklace has a very elegant and feminine look to it.

I also was impressed with her choice of vintage brass for use in this Leaf Cascade Necklace. This seems like it might be a perfect accessory for the Fall. In this necklace, she has clustered these vintage brass leaf charms on a brass chain with clasp. The antique look of the metal lends an earthy and woodsy feel to the necklace without being too overpowering. There’s also a matching bracelet that features the same leaf charms along with Aventurine rondelles that looked very nice.

You can check out the Glint Jewellery site at: www.glintjewellery.co.uk