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Rings and things: Meet “narrative jewellery” designer, Tessa Metcalfe

25 Sunday Jan 2015

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Via her unusual jewellery pieces, designer Tessa Metcalfe

explores and creates a visual-impact story.

It is a tale set in the London metropolis.

It is one of grit, grime and city dwelling.

It is one of unexpected beauty found in a most peculiar subject:

the urban pigeon.

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The London city pigeon has become a creature scorned.

Once a fixture in great abundance at landmark points-

such as famed Trafalgar Square,

strident measures have been enacted

to banish the pigeon from such historic sites.

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(image from panoramio.com):

pigeons, trafalgar square

Pigeons once reigned over Trafalgar Square

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Yet for native Londoner, Tessa Metcalfe

the feral pigeon is an object of fascination

and source of inspiration for creative output.

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(image from designerweek.co.uk):

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Jewellery designer, Tessa Metcalfe

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Promoted by her own study/work in  taxidermy,

Ms. Metclafe uses the feet of roadkill pigeons

as core element for her pieces.

The feet are cleaned, cast in silver or gold

then set with exquisite gemstones, gently held by the talons:

equally macabre, compelling and beautiful.

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(images from tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk):

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 18ct gold bespoke ruby and diamond engagement ring

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Ms. Metcalfe’s pieces have been showcased at London Fashion Week-

where I first viewed her work.

There is a beguiling quality to these pieces, which engenders

lingered examination and great appreciation.

 

 

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Ring:  pigeon grasp claw with gold talons

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Ring:  pale green quartz, Colombian emerald shoulders

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Cuff links:  gold / silver single pigeon talon

holds sleeve cuff between its grasp

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Necklace:  aquamarine crystal captured between silver feet and gold talons

one foot dons its own rings in blue topaz and green quartz

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Pendant:  silver foot, gold talons

with miniature rings set with an emerald and peridot

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earrings, tessa metcalf, gold/silver talons

Ear rings:  (t) gold talons ; (b) silver feet with gold talons

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Pearl of London ring

The ring is a signature piece of Ms. Metcalfe’s design narrative:

“Capturing the hidden beauty of the city it represents, the pigeon inhabitants protect precious pearls within their gold claws endlessly spinning them in their grasp. The cool smooth [freshwater] pearl stands out inside the gold cage of claws enclosing it. Playfully fitted onto pins the pearl can be turned at your fingertips. This ring encompasses everything I love about my hometown, looking through the dirt in the gutter, finding it holds the beauty of the city.” 

(quote, Tessa Metacalfe)

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Tessa Metcalfe earned a BA Honours degree in Illustration,

University of Brighton.

Her creations have been worn by pop divas Rita Ora and Pixie Lott.

For further details, visit:

http://www.tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk

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A ‘special-meal-deal’ : jewellery made from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) bones

14 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design experimentation, design inspiration, design inventive, jewellery

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Meg Carroll is an American jewellery designer

who was raised on Long Island, New York

and now lives/works in Lexington, Kentucky.

Of late, she’s keen on two things:

eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

and creating jewellery from the bone remains.

A bit creatively odd and of intrigue.

 

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After consuming a fried chicken meal (wings preferred, courtesy of the Colonel),

the bones are thoroughly cleaned, painted, dipped in copper and gold

to create unique 14 karat gold plated pieces.

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Only a limited number of KFC jewellery items were produced,

clearly a ‘special-meal-deal”.

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Wishbone necklace

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(image from whowhatwear.com):

 

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‘KFC’ chicken bone ear ring

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Meet eco-conscious jewellery artist Emma Ware

08 Sunday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design inventive, ear adornments, eco-fashion, jewellery

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I met jewellery designer

Emma Ware

(images from http://www.emmaware.co.uk):

at the annual East London Design Show (ELDS) – 2013

held at the Old Truman Brewery, London.

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On display was a representative selection of her work:

necklaces, ear rings, hand adornments

made from finely cut rubber tyres –

textured, some slightly coloured

achieving a look and feel of soft leather.

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Ms. Ware is an innovative artist

trained in applied and fine arts.

Her vision conceptual, her process natural –

allowing the flow from work on a piece

to navigate instinctively towards final design details .

As result, the finished item is product of

simultaneous creating, exploring, discovering.

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As an environmentally-aware artist,

Ms. Ware’s jewellery is

 up-cycled:  reuse of a material in its current state

sustainable:  of limited impact on the environment

The pieces are all handmade, delicate, beautifully crafted

with a sculptural element:  of form, angles, curves

and an organic quality:  of structural, uncomplicated artistry .

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The Infinity Collection

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The Oscuro Collection

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The Re:cycle Collection

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The Gravity Collection

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