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I
was born in Beverly Hills, California, USA. My University
training includes a B.A. Honours in Liberal and Applied Arts
from The University of California; I was a Ford Foundation
Scholar at The University of Arizona, and obtained a BSc.
Honours in Psychology from City University in London.
However,
an early and very influential lesson in making jewellery came
when I was still at school. We journeyed to an American Indian
Reservation in Arizona. Here, an old man spent several hours
showing me various Native American techniques for making stone
and silver beads. I still use those techniques in some of
my most popular designs. (Heishi designs)
Because
I have lived in Mexico, Africa, and the Middle East, some
of my earlier work was strongly influenced by ethnic traditions.
My jewellery is now much more influenced by my study of design
at 'The Cass', (London Guildhall). I believe that jewellery
should be not only attractive and innovative, but also comfortable,
easy to wear, and long lasting in both design and quality.
And I love the mix of metal and colours and movement that
is possible with jewellery!
My
latest group of designs include Allegra, with moving elements
of semi-precious stones, gold, and silver, some playful 'optical-illusion'
earrings, and some large 'Art-Deco' inspired torques, and
a pendant and earrings - very sleek, smooth silver in a minimalist
way.
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