Rough and Tumble Exhibition May 2017

I have been a bit lax about posting new work on my blog and I apologise for this. All I can say is that things have been a bit of a whirlwind this year and I have loved every minute of the ride. However, now it is time to show some of the pieces that I have produced these last few months, starting with the exhibition I was involved in at the beginning of the year.
The brief was to design pieces that depict the Rough and Tumble aspect of everyday life and how gone are the days of order and routine. I found these amazing tumbled smokey quartz cabs that I paired with aqua calcy drops. These earrings made it onto the invitation.

A pair of 9ct yellow gold and sterling silver drop earrings with irregular cut smokey quartz cabs and aqua calcy.

A sterling silver necklace with irregular cut smokey quartz cab and a rutilated quartz drop, strung on facet quartz beads.

A sterling silver lapel pin with a rutilated quartz cab surrounded by an inlay of black corian.

Wanted- Jewellery and Watch Magazine

I was honored to be one of the twelve Contemporary South African Designers who were asked to make a signature piece for the end of year edition of the Wanted Magazine.
The theme was tourmaline and the description "Gob smacking"  was used. Free reign was given and this is what we produced.

9ct yellow gold and sterling silver rotating, hand-pierced petal ring with trillion cut pink tourmaline.

Sizzling Summer

For Veronica Anderson's Sizzling Summer 2016 exhibition, I decided to go geometric. Florals are always popular but shapes are making their come back in a big way. Pair that with bold colours and you can't go wrong, making these pieces easy to wear with jeans and pumps or a business suit and heels.

The Sizzling Summer 2016 Exhibition invitation

Sterling silver geometric, asymmetrical necklace with cushion cut, chequer-board Chinese coral and rectangular cab lapis lazuli.
Sterling silver geometric, asymmetrical square ring with round, facet lapis lazuli.
Sterling silver 3-way, geometric studs with briolette Chinese coral drops. These earrings can be worn 3 different ways. 

Exhibitions

Last year ended in a flurry of markets, Christmas gifts and commissioned pieces. This year has continued the frenetic pace. This, being one of the reasons why it has taken me so long to update my blog. 2016 has started with a bang and many more exciting events and collaborations are on the horizon.

 At this moment, I am working on pieces for the new and fabulous exhibition that Veronica Anderson will be hosting in May.

Below are some of the previous exhibitions that I have been a part of with her.

Framed: May 2015. My first exhibition with Veronica Anderson.
Bottom right hand corner: A pair of sterling silver earrings with polki pink and aqua calcy and cab turquoise.

Statement Necklaces: Featured in Fairlady's Shine Magazine 2016
Left hand corner: A sterling silver pendant with oval opal, orange moonstones and facet pyrite. Strung on sapphire beads.

Snazzy Snaps and Classy Clasps: October 2015.
Middle of page on the left: A sterling silver cluster flower clasp with large rose quartz and aquamarine. Strung on facet multi coloured beryl beads.

Some Publicity

Some great publicity surprises for me and my different ventures this month.
The first being my necklace in a one page spread of a glossy jewellery magazine and the other showcasing my origami flowers in the January issue of Your Family.