My passion for jewellery making began during metalwork class at the age of fourteen. One of two girls taking metalwork I came top of the class with my first jewellery project. After studying Art and Design at Swansea Institute, I furthered my studies at Plymouth college of Art with a diploma in metalwork and 3D Design. After qualifying in 1992, I worked for a jewellery manufacturer in Surrey. Uninspired by mass production and having little creative input there I came home to set up a small workshop of my own at home in Swansea, South Wales.

I have not been tempted to manufacture my jewellery in a third world country which is poverty stricken and where the human rights record is appalling. Instead I have chosen to source my materials and tools to create my designs solely in the U.K.

My unique jewellery designs in silver and gold are inspired by my study of marine life, the colours and shapes of the rocks; discarded shells and other life forms created by the ocean's movements have always been a great fascination for me. A lover of the sea, I spend much of my time surfing or diving the rocky outcrops of the Gower bays and walking the country paths of the Gower with my family.

I firmly support the conservation of marine life and endeavor to highlight the diversity and delicate fabric of wildlife in our seas that is threatened by over fishing, habitation and climate change.

Shells and shell products are sourced predominantly as a by-product of the food industry in the country of origin or collected locally from naturally sustainable resources.

I see my work as celebration of the beauty of these natural habitats and believe that my jewellery will appeal to anyone with a love and respect for the sea.

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