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All jewellery listed here that says silver is sterling silver, I do not use silver plate at all. There will be elements of sterling silver in every design (except keyrings), some will be completely so, others may have combinations of copper, brass, bronze, dichroic glass, enamel, pewter,upcycled biscuit tins and pre-decimal coins and/or semi-precious stones as well.
To make things easier, if you wish, I can also gift wrap any presents, add a hand-written note and send them directly to the recipient – just leave me a note with what you would like to say when you checkout.

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All items by Jewellery By Silvana

  • Otter brooch in sterling silver

    Otter brooch in sterling si...

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    £24.00

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  • Moon & star earrings in sterling silver

    Moon & star earrings in ste...

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    £23.00

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  • Upcycled tin moon and crystal earrings in with sterling silver hooks

    Upcycled tin moon and cryst...

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    £17.00

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  • Fox Pendant recycled from bronze penny coin

    Fox Pendant recycled from b...

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    £27.00

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  • Shamrock earrings in sterling silver

    Shamrock earrings in sterli...

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    £22.00

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  • Adjustable filigree ring in sterling silver

    Adjustable filigree ring in...

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    £40.00

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  • Adjustable ring in sterling silver

    Adjustable ring in sterling...

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    £30.00

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  • Paw in bronze halfpenny coin keyring or bag charm

    Paw in bronze halfpenny coi...

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    £22.00

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  • Recycled Highland Cow keyring from penny coin

    Recycled Highland Cow keyri...

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    £25.00 £21.00 (16% off)

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  • Hare & moon pendant in copper and resin

    Hare & moon pendant in copp...

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    £22.00

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  • Star pendant in black & white enamel

    Star pendant in black & whi...

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    £15.00 £12.00 (20% off)

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  • Upcycled tin earrings with sterling silver hooks

    Upcycled tin earrings with ...

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    £17.00

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  • Butterfly glass stud earrings in purple and white

    Butterfly glass stud earrin...

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    £12.00

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  • Heart gap ring in sterling silver and copper

    Heart gap ring in sterling ...

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    £30.00

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  • Hedgehog pendant from recycled coin

    Hedgehog pendant from recyc...

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    £27.00

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  • Owl pendant hand pierced from a penny coin

    Owl pendant hand pierced fr...

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    £28.00

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  • Guitar Plectrum

    Guitar Plectrum

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    £15.00

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  • Dog pendant recycled from bronze penny coin (D1)

    Dog pendant recycled from b...

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    £27.00

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  • Glass stud earrings

    Glass stud earrings

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    £13.00

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  • Flamingo earrings in sterling silver

    Flamingo earrings in sterli...

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    £27.00

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  • Sterling silver pendant with dragonfly - hallmarked

    Sterling silver pendant wit...

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    £37.00

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  • Gift Voucher

    Gift Voucher

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    £15.00

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  • Giraffe brooch in etched brass

    Giraffe brooch in etched brass

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    £19.00

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  • Dog studs in sterling silver

    Dog studs in sterling silver

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    £20.00

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  • Tortoise brooch in recycled bronze coins

    Tortoise brooch in recycled...

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    £28.00

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  • Cat ring in sterling silver and copper

    Cat ring in sterling silver...

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    £33.00

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  • Cow & moon pendant in sterling silver and copper

    Cow & moon pendant in sterl...

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    £22.00

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  • Dog pendant recycled from bronze penny coin (D3)

    Dog pendant recycled from b...

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    £27.00

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  • Owl brooch in copper and sterling silver

    Owl brooch in copper and st...

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    £24.00

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  • Dog and ball pendant

    Dog and ball pendant

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    £22.00

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  • Flower pendant recycled from bronze penny coin

    Flower pendant recycled fro...

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    £29.00

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  • Fox earrings in hallmarked sterling silver

    Fox earrings in hallmarked ...

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    £37.00

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  • Leaf studs in etched copper

    Leaf studs in etched copper

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    £18.00

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  • Beautiful Bundle Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and earrings

    Beautiful Bundle Leopardski...

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    £41.00 £35.00 (15% off)

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  • Beautiful Bundle Mother Of Pearl Anklet and earrings

    Beautiful Bundle Mother Of ...

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    £22.00

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  • Necklace from recycled bronze halfpennies

    Necklace from recycled bron...

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    £20.00

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  • Heart pendant in etched sterling silver

    Heart pendant in etched ste...

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    £27.00

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  • Gardeners Welly Boot Brooch

    Gardeners Welly Boot Brooch

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    £27.00

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  • Umbrella & Lightning earrings

    Umbrella & Lightning earrings

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    £23.00

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  • Aquarius pendant in sterling silver

    Aquarius pendant in sterlin...

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    £21.00

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  • Giraffe pendant

    Giraffe pendant

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    £22.00

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  • Dragon pin in copper

    Dragon pin in copper

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    £25.00

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  • Ear Cuff in copper and sterling silver

    Ear Cuff in copper and ster...

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    £21.00

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  • Snail brooch in copper and sterling silver

    Snail brooch in copper and ...

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    £21.00

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  • Gardeners Pendant Upcycled from Penny Coin

    Gardeners Pendant Upcycled ...

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    £29.00

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  • Farthing Cufflinks

    Farthing Cufflinks

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    £33.00

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  • Sheep earrings in sterling silver and copper

    Sheep earrings in sterling ...

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    £23.00

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  • Puppy dog brooch in copper

    Puppy dog brooch in copper

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    £24.00

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  • cat pendant on rainbow bridge from a recycled bronze coin (version C4)

    cat pendant on rainbow brid...

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    £30.00

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  • Capricorn goat pin brooch in sterling silver and copper

    Capricorn goat pin brooch i...

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    £27.00

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  • Frog pendant in sterling silver

    Frog pendant in sterling si...

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    £26.00

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  • Ankh cross pendant in sterling silver

    Ankh cross pendant in sterl...

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    £25.00

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  • Dangly earrings in etched copper

    Dangly earrings in etched c...

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    £17.00

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  • Possum brooch in copper and sterling silver

    Possum brooch in copper and...

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    £28.00

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  • Tortoise earrings in sterling silver and copper

    Tortoise earrings in sterli...

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    £21.00

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  • Shawl pin in textured copper

    Shawl pin in textured copper

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    £22.00

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  • Elephant earrings in copper

    Elephant earrings in copper

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    £20.00

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  • Cat pin in sterling silver

    Cat pin in sterling silver

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    £24.00

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  • Cross Earrings in Copper

    Cross Earrings in Copper

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    £19.00

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  • Gardeners brooch in sterling silver and copper

    Gardeners brooch in sterlin...

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    £27.00

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About Jewellery By Silvana

Jewellery By Silvana

Copper & sterling silver jewellery - often quirky, always original

My life has come full circle and I love the way it's turned out for the end of my "career". I started out with art college but having been led to believe I was really something at school, when I got into the big league, I realised I wasn't that special, put my sensible head back on and went back to my original idea - getting a degree and working as a Librarian in Local Government for many years. I loved running the housebound library service but when my back gave in after too many book-wielding, van-with-no-power-steering years, I went on to working for Age Concern, again with elderly and disabled people.
Then I made a wrong move and went back into libraries but in a Chemical corporation - I so hated it! So then I moved back into the charity sector to organise information in a disability helpline, where I gradually reduced hours. At that time, I also started a silversmithing course, the best decision in years, it was like a duck to water and I loved every minute of it. I still go on lots of courses to brush up or learn new techniques with different materials, so I have added enamelling, silver clay, anodising aluminium and pewter etching and casting to my repertoire along the way.
I progressed from working from the back of the dark and dingy garage, to a rebuilt conservatory, made to my specifications so that the glass and the walls are where I want them and painted yellow so it always feels bright and cheerful even when it's miserable outside.
When the jewellery bookings became too much to handle with working part-time as well, I gave it all up and now concentrate solely on the jewellery, ably assisted by my now retired husband Mike (my donkey at the craft fairs as I still can't lift; as well as my studio technician, very handy to have an ex-engineer!) and my inspiration, my toy poodle Zuzu.
I'm based in Ashton-in-Makerfield which is a very convenient little town. It's officially Greater Manchester, in the old county of Lancashire (which we always use on our address) and very near the intersection of the M6 and the East Lancs Road, basically where Cheshire and Merseyside also meet. Very convenient for my frequent visits to local craft fairs, covering all 4 counties.

Finally, about my work. Sterling silver is always the basis (never silver plate) though often in combination with copper, brass, pewter, dichroic glass, recycled pre-decimal coins. All work in sterling silver weighing over 7.78g is hallmarked (as legally required) at the Edinburgh Assay Office with the lovely little castle symbol. Also, some of the more intricate/expensive designs that are under this weight will also have the hallmark but otherwise, to keep the costs down, I do not send for hallmark when it is not required by law. Those that have the hallmarked will be noted as this in my descriptions: if this is not mentioned, they are not hallmarked but please be assured, they ARE sterling silver.

Reviews

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    Reviewed by Ed

    Saffron the sheep brooch was a present for my mum's birthday - such a beautiful item!

    Mum and I are both knitters, and Saffron, although primarily a sheep, is also a ball of wool, so she is the ideal gift to celebrate that connection.

    And mum adores her present!

    Silvana sent out Saffron as soon as I ordered and she arrived the next day, with her adoption certificate in her presentation box - everything was perfect!

    Ed

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    Reviewed by HelenW

    The ornaments arrived promptly and safely packaged.
    They are lovely with a fine winter patterning on them. They’ll make great gift tags and a keepsake. Thank you

    Reviewed by Fionas11

    Absolutely gorgeous earrings. Look even better in real life! Delivered so quickly.