Amanda Li Hope
www.amandalihope.com
alh@amandalihope.com
07779 023112
With a background in architecture, Amanda finds inspiration for her jewellery in the form, beauty and detail of the built environment. Her contemporary pieces are versatile, elegant and hand-crafted from the finest materials.
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Amy Keeper
www.amykeeperjewellery.co.uk
amykeeperjewellery@gmail.com
Amy creates contemporary, handmade jewellery using vintage postcards to create sterling silver pieces, suggesting contemporary cameos. Also, inspired by a spyglass in a children's story, her black and gold range features semi-precious stones and elements of movement. These ranges from a cohesive collection, sharing a sense of narrative and time.
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Angela Fung
www.angelafung.net
angela@angelafung.net
07956 854954
Angela designs and makes contemporary jewellery using laser cut titanium, stainless steel, mixed with gold or silver with moving precious gems and pearls.
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Emma Turpin
www.emmaturpin.com
info@emmaturpin.com
07860 749299
Emma's passion for traditional crafts and craftsmanship is reflected within her style of jewellery. Emma draws inspiration from Victorian folk life, Victorian interiors and buildings. She is continually striving to create contemporary pieces of jewellery with the essence of bringing the old with the new together. Emma graduated from Middlesex University in 2005, during which time she explored the beginning of her main collection 'Maidens Garlands' which consists of hand folded fine silver rosettes, a technique developed by Emma. Her love for the bygone era influences many of her designs. Emma works in silver, 18ct yellow gold with elements of oxidation and 22ct yellow gold plating. Commissions welcomed.
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Ikuria
www.ikuria.com
ikuko@ikuria.com
07907 494637
Ikuria is a new designer, starting at the London Jewellery Week. Designer is passionate about combining her Japanese artistic sense with European aesthetics into sensual, colourful fine jewellery to uncover the hidden beauty of women.
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Karen Morrison
www.karenmorrisonjewellery.co.uk
km@karenmorrisonjewellery.co.uk
07949 386544Karen's handmade jewellery combines sophisticate glamour with delicate femininity using precious and semi-precious beads, mixed with sterling silver and gold vermeil chains. At London Jewellery Week she will be showcasing her new spring/summer swarovski pearl collection and semi-precious friendship and charm bracelets.
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Katerina Damilos
www.katerinadamilos.com
info@katerinadamilos.com
07971 687441
Inspired by decorative arts and graphic design, Katerina creates contemporary, tactile and sculptural pieces that make a statement from day to evening. Her designs tend to explore inherent dualities in shape and form: curviness in linearity, symmetry in asymmetry, softness in hardness, order in chaos - a tension that creates contrast and stronger visual impact. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Mandana Oskoui
www.mandanaoskoui.com
info@mandanaoskoui.com
07732 098796
Inspired by the formations, sequences and architectures found in minerals and rocks, Mandana utilises traditional jewellery making techniques to fabricate limited edition, one-off and bespoke pieces of jewellery that are built and finished by hand.
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Maria Helena Spector
www.mhspector.co.uk
maria@mhspector.co.uk
020 7263 3634
Peruvian designer Maria Helana Spector makes one-of-a-kind or limited edition jewellery using gemstones, mainly sourced from Peru, hand-finished by herself, with hand made sterling silver and gold plated beads. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Nancy Rose
www.nancyrose.co.uk
nancy@nancyrose.co.uk
07968 754249Organic forms are Nancy's primary inspiration. She is fascinated by the way the fragility of nature can be captured and transformed into a piece of beautiful jewellery. The quality of the materials and finish is extremely important. All the jewellery is made by hand at Nancy's workshop in Kent using traditional making techniques and a high attention to detail to create jewellery that is striking and unique.
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Poly Philippou
www.polyphilippou.com
poly@polyphilippou.com
07775 658833
Poly specialises in contemporary silver jewellery designed to be accessible - versatile, easy-to-wear, affordable, which looks good worn with a suit, evening wear or casually. Many ranges suit men and women. Poly draws inspiration from the natural world to create the simple clean shapes that are her signature pieces.
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Rebecca Steiner
www.rebeccasteiner.co.uk
info@rebeccasteiner.co.uk
07845 642829
Inspired by a love of exploration and discovery, Rebecca's award-winning jewellery encourages you to take a closer look. Her delicate creations are dotted with tiny tunnels and passageways, often cradling tiny diamonds and other precious stones that sparkle like treasure to be discovered.
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Rosie Weisencrantz
www.rosieweisencrantz.com
info@rosieweisencrantz.com
020 7263 7655
Rosie creates bewitching necklaces, bracelets and tiaras using vintage treasures woven into fine linen thread. Enchanting to behold, each one is a unique and individually handcrafted work of art. Personalised jewellery made to order.
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Yuki Takahashi
www.craftcentral.org.uk/yuki-takahashi
Yuktak_113@yahoo.co.uk
07941 703 463
Yuki produces hand crafted jewellery in silver, enamel and gem stone. As a keen gardener, her designs are developed from flowers and natural forms. She had also taken inspiration from her childhood memories in the Japanese countryside.
How to find us!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Group exhibition
Fourteen contemporary jewellery designer-makers exhibit at the Craft Central galleries during London Jewellery Week.
14 carat takes place at Craft Central galleries, 33-35 St John's Square, EC1M 4DS.
Farringdon Station, 55 or 243 bus.
Opening times
Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th June, 12-6pm
Thursday 9th - Friday 10th June, 12-7pm
Saturday 11th June, 12-5pm
Private view Tuesday 7th June, 6-8pm
Participating designers (left to right):
Top row: Amanda Li Hope, Amy Keeper, Mandana Oskoui, Angela Fung
Second row: Katerina Damilos, Rebecca Steiner, Poly Philippou
Third row: Karen Morrison, Ikuko Kurahone, Yuki Takahasi
Fourth row: Rosie Weisencrantz, Emma Turpin, Nancy Rose, Maria Helena Spector
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