This Saturday I will be launching my latest jewellery collection, Neptune. The entire collection will be exhibited at Courtesy of the Artist in Sydney’s iconic Strand Arcade.

The Neptune collection has emerged through observation and appreciation of the beauty of marine algae — considered by some to be the most important organism on Earth.

Neptune is a collection of jewellery that explores the intricacies of marine flora with extraordinary Australian gemstones. It includes three distinct stories — Seagrass Meadows, Sea Grapes and Lichen. Each series is informed by the rich landscapes of Australia’s shorelines and the marine flora that thrives there.

Particular inspiration has been drawn from the environments of the South Coast of NSW, from the kaleidoscopic jewel tones and bright golden sands of Jervis Bay — a place I have been visiting since childhood. It was here, during peaceful days spent walking along tide lines, paying attention to interesting shadows, glistening seaweed fronds and other washed-up specimens, that the idea for Neptune crystallised. Back in the studio, the photographs I took of these scenes inspired me to play with specially sourced gemstones, exploring colour, contrast and form.

The collection is handcrafted with 18ct yellow gold in organic forms and set with Australian gemstones — turquoise, zircon, chrysoprase, diamonds and sapphires — that come from remote corners of the country.

These extraordinary stones cast their brilliant reflections upon the gold, the interplay of their warm hues bringing memories of sunlight, seawater and sand.

Neptune is an exercise in gaining creativity from nature, and each series is a celebration of its treasures.

NEPTUNE LAUNCH

Join me for an intimate showing of Neptune on Saturday 4th November at Courtesy of the Artist in the Strand Arcade between 12pm – 4pm. Courtesy of the Artist is located at shop 122, Level 2 The Strand Arcade 412-414 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000