My chains are built link by link, each one forged individually before being connected to the next. I work in both sterling silver and 18ct gold, creating chains that have real weight and presence – not delicate jewellery, but pieces you can feel when you wear them. The links are often textured and irregular, with surfaces that show the work of making. Some incorporate small hammered discs or geometric forms that break up the rhythm of the chain itself.

For pendants, I tend towards simple settings that let the stone do the talking. I set cabochon gemstones – moonstone, lapis, carnelian, agate – in textured bezels, often with 18ct gold accents on oxidized silver. The metalwork around the stone is heavily worked, sometimes studded with small gold dots or decorative elements, but the focus remains on the stone.

I’m also drawn to beadwork, stringing together natural materials like amber, bone, agate, and ancient glass trade beads with handmade silver spacers and components. These pieces have an archaeological quality to them, as if they’ve been assembled from findings across different cultures and time periods. The beads themselves – some smooth, some carved, some with vivid stripes of colour – become a kind of narrative.

Some necklaces incorporate charms and symbolic elements: small forged shapes, letters, stars, animals. These hang from handmade chains or nestle among beads, creating pieces that feel personal and layered with meaning.

Whether it’s a pure metal chain meant to be worn alone, a simple pendant on a handmade link, or an elaborate beaded composition, these pieces are designed to sit well on the body and improve with wear. The clasps are always handmade – usually hook or toggle designs that become part of the aesthetic.

David.