Category Archives: Jewellery

A date with jewellery designer and maker Elizabeth Anne Norris

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: May 4, 2011
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Fascinated by her impactful jewellery designs and the subtleties of her enamel work, I decided to track down maker Elizabeth Anne Norris to find out more about her practice. We met over a large slab of ginger and orange chocolate … read more

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Jewellery Template Auction for Cancer Research UK.

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: April 1, 2011

The Auction has ENDED. Our Friends at Brighton Bootcamp are organising a charity spinning ride for Cancer Research UK.  John Lindsay our Director here at The Brighton Collective will be taking part and riding for 2 hours!! If you would … read more

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Polly Mostyn

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: November 2, 2010

Polly Mostyn is the designer of Polly Hermione jewels, which she partly named for her grandmother, who was a great inspiration to her. The Brighton Collective caught up with her to ask her a few questions about her unique and … read more

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Recycled charms – Kimberley Vernon

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: July 18, 2010

Madison Honey Vintage is Kimberley Vernonn’s creative outlet: ‘I create romantic and dreamy, fabulous hand-made limited edition jewellery, using vintage and modern trinkets to create cute little kitsch treasures.’ Named after her baby daughter Madison Honey , Kimberley’s company has … read more

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Mini Patisserie

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: May 18, 2010

Ooooh exciting! Do you remember Fimo? I used to love it! Moulding those coloured bits of plasticiny goodness, waiting for it to dry and then varnishing it! I also harbour a secret passion for cake and anything miniature such as … read more

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Revel in Rock Cakes

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: May 11, 2010

Sarah Meredith has been dedicated to the art and craft of jewellery making since she was 16. After gaining a degree in metal work and jewellery design at Buckinghamshire University College, Meredith went on to work for various jewellery designers … read more

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Annie McCabe – Daubigny Fusion

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 19, 2010

Annie McCabe is Daubigny Fusion. Originally trained as a jeweller, she became interested in glasswork and took a short diversion through the wonderful world of stained glass windows, before realising that ‘there are only so many stained glass windows you … read more

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Rachel Eardley – Drawings & Jewellery

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 13, 2010

This shows how seriously I take my job as roving reporter for The Brighton Collective… One afternoon I was languishing on my sofa, nursing mugs of tea and watching House Guest (daytime interiors show starring Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen) when I noticed … read more

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Magpie & Me and The Bunting Boutique

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 3, 2010

As a result of the recession we’re seeing a much more modest approach to weddings and events and the ‘DIY’ wedding is becoming increasingly popular. i.e. renting a barn and putting together all the elements yourself. What better way to … read more

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Beach inspired Jewellery – The Beachshack Project

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 2, 2010

I’ve been really interested to find out about Hannah Marshall and her ‘Beachshack Project’. Hannah uses objects found on the beach – sea glass and sea pottery – to create unusual statement jewellery. The feel of her website and her … read more

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Nostalgic Mosaic by Anna Tilson

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 1, 2010

I collect vintage china – I scour car boot sales and charity shops – and nothing breaks my heart more than seeing a beautiful, elegant bone china teacup complete with a chip or a crack. No matter how small the … read more

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‘Rock Cakes’ – Jewellery by Sarah Meredith

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: February 27, 2010

Ever since Sarah Meredith was young she has enjoyed making things, She made her first piece of silver jewellery at sixth form and went onto achieve a first class degree in designed metal work and jewellery. Upon graduating Sarah went … read more

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Yoav Kotik

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: February 5, 2010

Not from Brighton but i had to add this as what a great way of using old metal bottle caps, the collection of bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants from Yoav Kotik’s ‘Precious Metal’ Collection they are are inspiring, retro, and … read more

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BangelibangDesign !

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 13, 2010

BangelibangDesign is a new brand created in Brighton by a Scandinavian designer called Lena. She is very happy to present the models of her new collection: De.Cou.Page. The only way for you to imagine what it’s like is to take … read more

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Treat yourself with a vintage talisman by Cat and bang

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 10, 2010

“Cat and bang” just the name of it brings sparkles in your life. Blu, red, white, yellow, purple, pink, green or grey, Cat and bang is a coloured fantasy world. Jen, the brand designer, has already made a whole collection … read more

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Charming Charms

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 5, 2010

For some people jewellery is about picking up a few high street pieces to jazz up an outfit. But for some jewellery is about one off pieces, expressing your personality and being unique. Having come across Maria Allen I am … read more

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An Interview With Knitting Maestro April Williams

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: December 7, 2009

Over the weekend I met up with one of my all time crafting heroes, April Williams of Winsome & Saucy, and caught up on the latest from her studio. Equal parts cute, clever and bold, her winter collection of hand … read more

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