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Florite and Jade necklace 104

Melissa James Florite and Jade necklace 104

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I have been designing and making jewellery for over twenty years. My inspiration comes from people, landscapes, sea and beaches. My designs have been influenced by the stunning colours of Rajasthan, stones purchased in Jaipur, the gentleness of Kerala, carved doors in the back streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar and the Greek Islands. The vibrant use of colour seen in remote parts of the world and the gentle colours found in nature stimulate creativity. The starting point for my designs is the astonishing breadth of different colours, shapes and markings on the stones I work with. 

I have always picked up stones, starting on the beaches in Cornwall where I was brought up - it has been a life long obsession. So I suppose it is a natural progression designing jewellery using stones from all over the world. I just love them! On my travels I ‘acquire’ stones, always having to do a cull before returning to base. Making jewellery took over from painting murals, marbling, wood-graining, etc. It started in a small way, but very quickly grew into a full-time occupation.

Designing jewellery for a Titian exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland was a highlight, also working in collaboration with dress designer Chrissie Clyne making pieces for her catwalk shows.

Background Information about Melissa James

Whether collected from a beach in the South or a forest up North, each stunning piece of wearable art from the studio of Melissa James begins with a unique stone and an idea that is developed from the shape, colour, or markings of the stone itself. It was this fascination with found stones and objects that led her to the natural progression of becoming a jewellery designer.

Laying out countless odd and intriguing stones and arranging them into original combinations, Melissa James tirelessly works to make each piece as perfect as possible, finishing each piece with hammered shapes, antique brooches, artifacts, and more in the final design. Each necklace or pair of earrings is a statement piece that will stand out in your collection, tying together an outfit for a glamorous occasion or adding a bold edge to an everyday look.

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