I sourced the amber myself from the Jewish Market in Krakow. There are a few different types of amber beads on the neckpiece – from a clear, strong orange, though milky, to opaque yellow, and the variety of hues makes it very attractive. There are six strands of beads on this neckpiece. By its nature, amber is light, so the neckpiece is not weighty, but does look large and impressive when worn.

Good design is the most important element I aim to feature in my work – that, plus colour and texture. I spend a lot of time hunting out good stone merchants who can provide me with unusual cuts of stones, and I would say these are my unique selling point. Usually I will only make one or two of any particular design, hence people really are buying unique pieces of art work. I like to use textured stones – rough crystals, unusual corals and pearls, lava and ammonites are all materials I incorporate in my work. I also use a number of techniques to create interesting surfaces, including etching, reticulation and even the ancient Etruscan art of granulation. Necklaces are my signature pieces, although I also do an interesting line in unusual earrings and finger rings.