Archaic ring Christmas

Archaic ring ChristmasSterling silver Ring size T Ko Kohukohunui te Maunga Ko Wairoa te Awa Ko Tikapa te Moana Ko Tainui te Waka Ko Ngai Tai te Iwi Ko Umupuia te Marae Ko David Beamish toku ingoa My jewellery skills started with training as a diamond setter in the late seventies. I later made my living from contract gem setting work as well as producing my own designs and commissions. Over the last 15 years I have pursued a range of passions including learning the history

The Tuna ring is hand crafted in solid bronze

creating a natural relationship between my passion for the sea and my passion for hot glass

and especially the areas where these cultures overlap

While Nicki would be delighted for her jewellery to be worn and enjoyed often

30mm kina shell

Through bold imagery and narrative layers

Especially regarded as the grave of those drowned at sea

Sweet starfish on fine sterling silver chain with a peacock pearl drop and handmade clasp

Open edition

Ring size U

These weird ideas come from spending so much time alone in front of the easel

her practice is also influenced by a family lineage of stitching