A lush, multi-strand neckpiece made from a variety of peacock pearls. There are five strands to the neckpiece, each holding seed, freshwater, potato and coin-shaped pearls, interspersed with silvered haematite beads. The pearls have a lovely nacre in varying hues of deep purple, blue/green, bronze and grey. Planished Sterling Silver leaves give a contrast to the pearls and catch the light, making this a very attractive neckpiece. The fastening is a silver hook and chain, the chain allowing the length of the neckpiece to be altered so it is more versatile – lovely worn next to the skin, or over a polo neck or similar.

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.