A Thousand Facets

A thousand facets talks with ten artists that participated at the Goldsmiths' Fair, which is her favorite show.

They picked one piece of their collection and talked about their inspiration. MAKE SURE TO SEE THEM ON INSTAGRAM.

About Goldsmiths' Fair

For more than four decades, Goldsmiths’ Fair has brought together a selection of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers and silversmiths. This year’s 136 exhibitors work across disciplines and materials, each achieving distinct techniques and their own style with precious metals. The Fair gives visitors the opportunity to buy directly from makers and to discuss their skills, practices and inspirations, accompanied by a dedicated talks programme and exhibitions.

If you want more information about Goldsmiths' Fair- please visit them at:

https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/

instagram: @goldsmithsfair

Artist's featured on this interview and where to find them:

Emefa Cole

https://emefacole.com/

instagram: @emefacolejewellery

Mirri Damer

https://www.mirridamer.com/

instagram: @mirridamer

Aurelie Dellasanta

https://www.aureliedellasantajewellery.com/

instagram: @aureliedellasanta

Qiang Li

instagram: @MuseLi-Q

Emmeline Hastings

https://www.emmelinehastings.com/

instagram: @emmeline_hastings

Clio Saskia

https://cliosaskia.co.uk/

instagram: @cliosaskia

Bola Lyon

http://www.bolalyon.com/

instagram: @bolalyon

Carola Solcia

https://www.carolasolcia.com/

instagram: @carola.solcia

Megan Brown

https://www.meganbrownjewellery.com/

instagram: @meganbrownjewellery

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A thousand facets sits with Charlotte Hytting from Facon Facon, they talked about how she fell in love with jewelry from a very young age. They talked about the process of becoming a goldsmith in Denmark and how she'd rather be on the bench making jewelry than anything else.

Charlotte Christina Hytting, the woman behind Facon Facon, conceptualizes and produces each piece in the collection. She is a goldsmith and a designer; for her, one does not exist without the other.

This return to custom production and hands-on creation is evident in her pieces, which make a statement while retaining a feminine and light quality, perfect for the strong modern woman.

Born, trained and currently working in Copenhagen, Denmark, Charlotte is now positioning the line to break into the US and other international markets.

With names like Skyline, Urban and Revage, the collection draws on architecture and functional design as its inspiration. All pieces are crafted from, 18K gold, containing diamonds and gemstones, evoking a slate sky broken by a ray of sun on a glittering sidewalk. 

The simple color palate, innovative design and high quality are all part of the Danish aesthetic that characterizes Facon Facon.

Trained and educated goldsmith, graduated with honor in Copenhagen. Charlotte has a GIA Diamond Grad diploma from studying in New York City.

Now back in Copenhagen with her own Boutique Facon Facon in the center of Copenhagen. From here she makes all pieces by hand.

Charlotte has won several prestigious awards, including a medal of excellence from the Queen of Denmark for her craftsmanship during her apprenticeship (2011), the Danish championship for goldsmiths (2011), and the Nordic championship for goldsmiths (2011).

You can follow Charlotte Hytting on Instagram @faconfaconjewelry

or visit her website -https://www.faconfacon.com/

Visit her Boutique Facon Facon

Grønnegade 26

1107 - Copenhagen

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A thousand facets sits with Disa Allsopp, they talk about her upbringing between Barbados and London. How a trip to Mexico inspired her to pursue the world of jewelry. She talks about how resourcefulness dictated her textures and shapes and the importance of responsibly sourcing the materials for her wonderful work.

About:

Disa Allsopp designs and makes precious jewellery working in 18k gold and sterling silver.

 Influences come from her love of ancient jewellery ,forging, reticulation are all some of the techniques used in her pieces. Sketching and drawing are all important stages of designing for me,while creating new pieces.

 Designing rings ,earrings, necklaces, are some of the pieces she makes in her London studio. Gemstones are an integral part of her designs such as diamonds, tourmalines, garnets, sapphires, emeralds and many more.

Disa trained in London and Edinburgh and all pieces are handmade.

You can follow Disa Allsopp on Instagram @disaallsopp

or visit her website

https:https://disaallsopp.com/

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A thousand Facets sits with Keira Wraae-Stewart from ætla. they discuss her beginnings in the jewelry industry, how her travels inspired her and how teaching children art can ignite your passion for jewelry all over again!

about:

ætla was founded in Edinburgh by Keira Wraae-Stewart in 2020, during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic with a view to showcasing and supporting fine jewellery created by talented local, international and lesser known designers and artisans. A major focus of the business has been to provide clients with a range of luxury, designer jewellery created through sustainable and ethically responsible means.

Before launching ætla, Keira worked in the design and manufacture of jewellery in both London and Thailand for over 10 years, at a number of well established brands including Vivienne Westwood and Maria Francesca Pepe.

Of both Faroese & Scottish descent, Keira decided to return to the UK to launch ætla; the boutique maintains its Scottish roots - being intertwined within Edinburgh‘s majestic City Centre - whilst clearly embracing the Faroese/Scandinavian aesthetic sensibilities that have greatly influenced Keira throughout her life.

You can follow Keira Wraae-Stewart on Instagram @_aetla_

or visit her website

https://www.aetla.co.uk/

Store location:

46 St Stephen Street in Edinburgh

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A thousand facets sits with Ananda Khalsa about how she started her jewelry journey, how she created her voice with her hand painted jewelry and we talk about her wonderful store!

Ananda draws inspiration from natural forms, and the vibrant luminosity of natural gemstones. She strives to capture the precious quality found in ancient jewelry, while creating pieces with a modern sensibility. All of the gems used are hand picked for their unique and exceptional characteristics.

Many of her pieces contain an original painting on paper, which is set behind crystal in silver or 22k gold. An important influence in Ananda's work is the powerful symbolism behind each of the subjects she chooses to paint.

Each of Ananda’s pieces is handcrafted in her studio in Northampton, Massachusetts by Ananda and her highly skilled team of jewelers.

You can follow Ananda Khalsa on Instagram @anandakhalsajewelry

or visit her website

https://anandakhalsa.com/

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A thousand facets talks to curators of Gillwing jewellery Sarah Burns and Jade Mellor about how they started their journey in the jewelry industry,

how they found themselves in Gillwing Jewellery and how they have created a very special place for jewelry artists to share their art and how they have made

the shop an integral part of their community.

About Gillwing:

Established over 20 years ago, we continually strive to source the most unusual and beautiful jewellery pieces to showcase in our Islington gallery.

Today we feature over 50 artists, specially selected for their quality, inventiveness and originality. By visiting international exhibitions as well as graduate shows we bring you the best established names as well as exciting fresh talent on the cutting edge of design.

Jewellery is our life's passion and we love creating bespoke pieces to meet your needs and desires. By working closely with our artists we enjoy bringing your special requests to life.

You can follow Gillwing jewellery on Instagram @gillwingjewellery, Sarah Burns @sarahburnscollins and Jade Mellor @jademellorjewellery

or visit their website

https://gillwingjewellery.com/

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Jay Moncada is behind perpetuum jewels, a supplier of antique diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones. He has made his life purpose to educate himself and others on how to create a business that is environmentally responsible. He serves at the board of Ethical Metalsmiths and collaborates with pure earth!

Perpetuum Jewels was founded on the premise that the traditionally obscure paradigm of the jewelry industry is to be disrupted, not by large enterprise but by small community, grassroots efforts and independent voices.

About Ethical Metalsmiths:

EM is a community of caring buyers, jewelers, designers, and suppliers committed to responsible, environmentally-sound practices for all facets of the Jewelry Industry. Their mission is to inspire responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action.

Perpetuum Jewels is a supplier member and supporter of this non-profit organization. We firmly believe this community offers the most diverse voice of professionals truly committed to an ever evolving sustainable practice and they represent the most positive outlook for all of the jewelry trade, from mine to consumer.

Jay serves as board member and Treasurer of Ethical Metalsmiths since 2018

About Pure Earth:

In collaboration with jewelry designers, we donate gems for jewels to be auctioned off during the yearly fundraiser by Pure Earth, a global leader in toxic pollution cleanup. Since 2017, Perpetuum Jewels has participated with Pure Earth to help raise over $100k to support their ongoing efforts in the cleanup and elimination of legacy pollution in the developing world, with great focus on lead and mercury alleviation.

You can follow Jay on Instagram @perpetuumjewels.bling and @perpetuumjewels (for Trade), visit his website

https://www.perpetuumjewels.com/

https://ethicalmetalsmiths.org/

https://www.pureearth.org/

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A thousand facets sits with Shakti Ellenwood, she thinks of jewelry as a powerful vehicle to transmit positivity. She creates a bond with her designs that will carry to the wearer! Her responsible practices makes her work so much more special. 

Shakti Ellenwood is a different kind of goldsmith. Her approach to jewellery making comes from a unique talent to heal through the medium of gold. After 25 years of sitting in ceremonies with indigenous elders and shamans, she learnt that jewellery could be a key to unlocking the wearer’s full potential and generating more happiness in their lives.

Handcrafted in her London studio, her talismanic jewels are created consciously while singing ancient Indian mantras and weaving spells, dreams and blessings into their very bones. Her amulets are animals and symbols each has a healing vibration, often accompanied with a story told by elders and tribespeople.

For each piece to carry the highest vibration of love, she works only with 18ct Fairtrade gold from Peru. This traceable gold is called ‘gold with heart’ for it supports and protects the small-scale artisan miners with care for the environment and wildlife around the mines.

While making wedding and engagement rings, she puts blessings into the rings for the couple’s journey through life together. She loves to hear couple’s stories and can tailor the prayers according to each couple’s unique wishes.

Shakti is a B-Corp certified goldsmith. She has the highest earning score of all jewellers in the UK and was voted “Best For The World 2022” for her commitment to giving back. In 2022 she donated over 2% of her sales to social and environmental causes. She is also a Fairtrade licensee.

She trained in San Francisco from 1995 under fifth-generation Armenian master goldsmith Hratch Nargizian, launching her own company in 2000. Her work now melds the artisanal skills passed down through centuries of fine jewellery craftsmanship with her own distinctive visual style.

You can find Shakti Ellenwood on Instagram @shaktiellenwood or her website 

https://www.shaktiellenwood.com/

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On A thousand facets the podcast, I've been sharing stories of artists and people in the jewelry industry. But I also want to hear from you! I would love for you to share the story of your most precious piece of jewelry and why is so important! Send me a 2-5 minute voice message with a photo of the item to [email protected] . It can be anything that carries a story! I'll saved them all and create an episode of all your stories at the end of the year for the last episode of the season!

Can't wait to hear all your stories!

[email protected]

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A thousand facets sits with PR extraordinaire Amy Wilson to talk about her beginnings in the Fashion Industry, the way Patricia Fields and Alexander McQueen inspired her and how she stumbled on the world of jewelry and never looked back!

We discuss the importance of sustainability and how she picks the people she likes to work with!

You can follow Amy Wilson on Instagram @amy_wilson_pr

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