A Brief History of Silverdarling Jewels
I am a contemporary jewellery designer trading as 'Silverdarling Jewels'.
Originally from the UK, I lived and worked in Queenstown and Wellington, New Zealand for 9 years.
Primarily trained as a silversmith, I was always more inclined towards the delicacy and intricacy of jewellery making.
My work is described as gentle and feminine with an emphasis on delicate, organic and natural forms. I love the beauty of simple, organic forms.
I am hugely inspired by my natural surroundings and the ocean as I am a keen open water swimmer. My work tends to create itself stemming more often than not from an already existing design and so the flow continues from one form to another. I liken it to a natural progression. From this perspective, my work is quite an intense reflection of my personality and character."
My work is widely distributed in a variety of acclaimed New Zealand stores and in the UK and Europe. I have created jewellery and body adornment for 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy and has been involved with the film industry for a number of years.
I have been interviewed for The Sunday Star Times, life and Review section(NZ),The Arts Programme on National Radio(NZ) and various British newspapers.
I currently live on beautiful Exmoor, where I have my workroom. I am surrounded by the sea and its wonderful landscapes with my beautiful lurcher Maple as my constant companion.
