COLLECTION 00 - ABOUT

ABOUT THE COLLECTION.

I have always admired jewellery, not only for its beauty and the opportunity for self-expression, but also its ability to hold so much power and meaning. With the 00 Smile Collection, I wanted to create objects that both carry and evoke emotion for not only the wearer but those around them too. The world isn’t perfect and can be a difficult place to navigate regardless of your circumstances, filled with external pressures and internal struggles. Then on the other hand, it can be a thing of beauty and light. The pieces in this collection serve as a reminder of these thoughts - a reminder that you are not alone in darkness, a reminder to smile as you miss and reminisce, a reminder to find positivity in each day, to be silly and playful.

Although the pieces might suggest otherwise, I’m not an incessantly positive person. On reflection, I can't work out whether I designed these talismans for myself or as a way to help others. In any case, the collection is based around the desire to bring sentiment and joy to the wearer and those around them. Seeing it come to life, seeing so many people wearing my pieces and hearing the stories people have shared with me has meant so much, it inspires me to continue my journey into the jewellery world. 

As a debut collection and on a higher level, I wanted these pieces to also serve as a reminder that fine or demi-fine jewellery doesn’t have to be serious - the Smile Collection is an amalgamation of bold and textured pieces, available in 925 Silver, 18ct Gold Vermeil and 9ct Yellow Gold, with sporadic gemstones.


HOW YOUR PIECES ARE CREATED.

Each piece is designed and finished in my workshop in North Cornwall, using the lost wax casting process. The casting is carried out by a small scale family run foundry near Birmingham and items are plated by a specialist in London, everything else is done in house. The collection consists of Limited Edition designs as well as a series of Single Edition pieces that are continuously added, made from 100% recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones. As each item is worked by hand, there are particularities and imperfections that make them unique and yours.  


INDY'S FAVOURITE.

The 'SMILE' ring. I like the contrast between the perfectly rounded ring band with a high shine finish and the texture on the top around the free-flowing imperfect lettering. The bold shape is softened by the word 'SMILE' and although the ring is chunky in appearance, it is hollowed out for comfortable everyday wear. 

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