JESSICA BRIGGS

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About

Jessica originally studied Printed and Woven Textile Design at Manchester. Later, her love of drawing, texture, pattern and colour was matched by her discovery of and love for metal.  She has combined these passions in jewellery-making for the last 16 years, finding infinite expression in the exploration, experimentation and refinement of her inspirations and techniques.

In her early daisy pieces (not shown), Jessica used gold leaf to bring colour, contrast and life to the crafted flowers. However, whilst studying for an MA at Sheffield, she learnt an ancient Korean technique for fusing gold to silver.

This opened up a whole new methodology.  Making the technique her own and using it in conjunction with increasingly sophisticated texturing of sheet silver, Jessica established an individual and identifiable way of working.

Design ideas evolve and develop, but periodically flowers or floral patterns re-surface, re-interpreted in a more contemporary style.  All designs, whatever the inspiration are translated into elegant pieces with subtle textures or more complex and layered finishes.  There is always an inherent simplicity of both form and function.

Each item is handcrafted by Jessica in her workshop and thus the characteristics of all aspects of the work are under constant review.  The result is an ever-changing range of very wearable jewellery including cuffs, rings, earrings, neckpieces, brooches, and men's jewellery.
 

Further Images

Seamed Stripe Brooch

Seamed Stripe Brooch

Succulent Cuff Worn

Succulent Cuff Worn

petals neckpiece

petals neckpiece

silver with 18 carat and 23.5 carat golds


petals earrings

petals earrings

part oxidised silver with gold

folded petal necklace

folded petal necklace

silver with gold

box necpiece

box necpiece

silver with gold


Seamed Stripe Cuff

Seamed Stripe Cuff

Seamed Stripe Torque

Seamed Stripe Torque

Oxidised silver with 18ct lemon and 23.5ct yellow gold petal shaped drop on steel string 16 inch torque

Coil Ring

Coil Ring

18ct gold and sterling silver coil ring. Adjustable size.


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