A lovely, sparkly necklace – 5 strands of tiny silvered haematite beads with multiple Sterling Silver leaves which catch the light most attractively. The electroplated surface on the haematite is permanent. There is a silver hook and chain fastening which allows the length of the necklace to be varied.

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.