“Jewellery for wonder seekers | Inspired by the seasons”
Welcome to my shop, I hope you enjoy having a browse. My jewellery is handcrafted in recycled silver. You can find out more by scrolling down to the "About me" section at the bottom of the page.
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Hello, I'm Helen, and I make delicate pieces of jewellery, designed for everyday wear, using recycled sterling silver. Each piece is made by hand using traditional silversmithing techniques, then finished with love before being passed on to its new owner.
I love working with silver to capture the magic of the turning year; creating pieces that celebrate special seasonal markers - midsummer, the winter solstice, the equinoxes, quarter days and cross quarter days . . .
I find inspiration while walking in the fields and woods around my home on the outskirts of Oxford, noticing the changing seasons as I go - then combining this with ideas drawn from old traditions and folklore, as well as the jewellery and amulets of ancient cultures (I spent many years working in a museum!)
I am registered with the London Assay Office, so any items over 7.78g (the legal requirement for silver items) will be fully hallmarked. This means the piece of jewellery has been independently tested and conforms to all legal standards of purity (fineness). Please note, most of the pieces I make are below this weight, and therefore do not carry a hallmark.
I love to make beautiful things, but I do not want this to have a negative impact on the environment. I take care at every stage of creating and selling my pieces to be as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. Here are just some of the ways how:
MATERIALS: I buy all my materials from trusted sources with ethical and corporate responsibility policies in place. I work in recycled sterling silver which is guaranteed by my supplier to be 100% recycled, traceable and audited.
PROCESSES: I don't use toxic chemicals in my workshop: that's why you won't find any oxidised (blackened) finishes in my range of jewellery, and my pickle (the acidic solution jewellers use to clean oxidisation from the silver after it has been heated) is made from non-toxic, food grade ingredients.
PACKAGING: I use eco-friendly packaging - rest assured, you won't find any plastic or bubble wrap in your order! Your jewellery will be supplied in either a branded eco-friendly box, or in a little reusable drawstring pouch, as detailed in each individual listing. Orders are then sent out by first class post, in recycled boxes with recycled tissue and shredded paper.
THANK YOU for your interest in my jewellery - I hope you will find something to treasure!
Reviewed by Juan
My sister in law was so pleased. These jewels are unique and of great taste.
Helen was the kindest and the items were so beautifully and carefully packed I didn't even have to wrap them as gifts.
Reviewed by Rachel
I had my eye on this necklace for a while. I wanted a one that I could wear every day - even in the shower and to bed! A pretty necklace that is a delight to wear. Thank you!
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