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Using the segment shapes of our Shimell and Madden Time collection we have produced these simple and unique bangles of three differing designs. These bangles are elegant and comfortable to wear and most effective when worn together, jostling as a trio.
Here are two different shots of the Time Ruby Ring in Sterling Silver. I couldn’t decide which i liked best. The first one shows only the top detail as sharp and is a good example of the focal point when it’s on the finger but the second shows more detail as an isometric of the whole ring with a good reflection!.
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These are the Earrings of the Time range. We plan to play with variants of these along with simpler versions but these are the originals with a delicate design we are really happy with!
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After some direction from Emma and a bit of reworking we are ready to show some of our Time range. Here is the final version of the time pendant. It’s sterling silver with a deep red cabochon ruby, rub over set, on top of the central hub.
From the prototype the central hub and the arms have been given a lighter and more delicate feel which enhances the different crossing forms possible from twisting each one in different directions over the other. The chain is also held on a separate arm designed to isolate and give more freedom to the oscillating shapes. Really, the whole thing has been refined with a great result!
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This is another movable piece with the central hub placed off center to the concentric circles of each arm. This changes the dynamic of the design enabling the wearer to change the configuration into a much more messy state. I love the way this works! the only problem is you have to play with it to really understand all the enjoyment! It’s very difficult to get the design across when its on show in your average gallery plinth, without fetching it out, and moving it!!! This one is also set with a green tourmaline. I have written these up as prototypes as there is already so much i want to change for the next one…This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Here is a few shots of one of our movable designs. The ring is made in silver with a green tourmaline rub over set in the center. The main fun with this piece is that you can fiddle with it and position the arms to your own combination. I put quite some effort into making sure there was a smooth feel to the movement and that the arms would feel solid and stay in position when left. I also think it’s really important this design will last and stand up to a lot of twiddling!!, so the central hub is a little more complicated than just a rivet! Now i have that all figured out I’m looking forward to exploring the possibilities with these overlapping movable arms!!!
I made this lovely little panda for a Christmas present. I was quite happy with the way the eyes came out as they are little diamonds suspended in tubes mounted on the back plate. The ears were darkened with a little oxidizing solution on the silver.
The busiest week of the year and i was struck with flu! That stopped production entirely for two days and made it impossible to even push a file! I’m glad to be back on with work now with still time to fit in all my commitments before the big dead line!!!
Here are a couple of large silver claw settings made for a clients random stones about the size of a two pence piece. I think one of them is an ametrine?! 
Here is a shot of a little pot I’ve been working on in sterling silver. I really like this shape!!! This one’s quite plain but it shows of the surface finish. Not so sure of it’s use right now but it’s just about big enough to hold a single malteaser.
