I studied a B A (hons) degree course in Jewellery and Silversmithing at Sir John Cass school of Art and design in London.

 

After 5 years of working for myself as a Jeweller I completed a PGCE in Design and Technology at The University of Ripon and York St John.

I continued to make jewellery throughout my teaching career but rarely had enough time to produce more than a few commissions and take part in a few craft fairs.

 

I have now left the profession in order to pursue my jewellery full time. 

I decided to name my Jewellery company 'Edith May Jewellery' after my husband's mother who was a prolific collector of jewellery and would have loved the idea. 

 

I very much enjoy the personal interaction in designing for clients for their special pieces of work. This can involve discussing a theme , a series of sketched ideas ,making up a prototype in silver before a precious metal, or making a piece from a client's own design. 

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My work falls into these three categories:

• One off design pieces

• Small production line pieces, primarily in silver and semi precious stones

• Commissions for individual clients wedding and engagement rings being the most popular

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However, I enjoy making new designs from heirlooms such as a combination of pieces into one new piece or vice versa.