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At the gallery on Iona we display a number of items by several jewellery designers from around Scotland. Although we do not sell these items through our web site, we are happy to provide below, information on each designer including their contact details. If you would like any help with jewellery purchases by visiting designers, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do what we can to assist.

 

Grace Girvan

I am an avid beach-comber. I am interested in the effect the sea has on materials over time: breaking down layers, smoothing and altering form. I use the objects I find as a starting point in my work, often incorporating these objects into my pieces. I attempt to emulate the effects of the sea, primarily through the use of enamel, subtle colour applied in layers, appearing smooth and worn looking.

 

Grace Girvan
Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6ET
www.gracegirvan.com

 

Sally Grant

Textural and decorative handmade precious metal jewellery. Vibrancy, transience and intricate patterns found in the natural world are captured in silver and 18ct gold. Gemstones and ceramic enamels add drama, opulence and colour.

 

Sally Grant
Coburg House Art Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6ET
www.sallygrant.co.uk

 

Shimara Carlow

My jewellery has been inspired by natural forms. I use silver, 18 carat gold, silk paper and gum nuts to create my jewellery. Collections include "Daisy", Acorn Cup", " Acorn Cup Wrap" and "Silver Acorn Cup Wrap".

These pieces are constructed from individual acorn cup and daisy units assembled to create both large and small scale pieces of jewellery. The cups are assembled to hang in long articulated chains or set in to intricate wire structures that adorn the body.

 

Shimara Carlow,
Designs Gallery, 179 King Street, Castle Douglas, S.W.Scotland. DG7 1DZ
Phone: 01556 504552
Email: shimara@designsgallery.co.uk
www.shimara.com

 

Claire Hillerby

Handwriting forms the starting point for my work; sections from old postcards, letters and documents are randomly selected and gathered together. Stamps are added to introduce colour with contrasting print; words, numbers, pattern and imagery. The writing is used due to my interest in message making. The messages are always ambiguous and represent the idea of short uncertain conversations. The words are often reduced to small details of the whole message and sometimes appear as pattern or overlapping markings.

The found paper is combined with silver and small details of gold. The silver is rollprinted with paper and appears in either matt white or black. Other surface details include pierced holes, which are then stretched, and gold scraps melted into silver. These elements are selected randomly to produce pieces, which are always uniquely gathered. The elements are often cold connected by using tube rivets in either silver or gold.

The contrasts of writing styles and the colourings are important, as are other subtle contrasts. Inspiration also comes from mixing opposites together; the old and new, precious and non-precious, decorative and minimal, linear and solid. I produce necklaces, bracelets, brooches, cufflinks and earrings in small editions and as one-off pieces.

Clare Hillerby
Email: chillerby@msn.com
WASPS Studios Patriothall 48 Hamilton Place Stockbridge Edinburgh EH3 5AY
Mobile: 07817 388 143

 

Kym Kinnison

Kym Kinnison Jewellery is a design and manufacturing business specialising in the production of handmade, contemporary jewellery.

All pieces are made of silver incorporating materials such as resin, enamel, pearls and semi-precious stones.

Commissions in gold can be undertaken.

Kym Kinnison
www.kymkinnisonjewellery.co.uk
Email: k.kinnison@virgin.net
Tel:0141 632 7073

 

Paula Lindsay

Working from a studio in Glasgow the business was established in 2003. Paula Specialises in designing and individually crafting each piece in her collection to ensure unique results.

Precious metals, fresh water pearls and semi-precious stones are incorporated into the collections.

A bespoke service is available whereby designs can be created for the individual.

Paula Lindsay Jewellery
Huntershill Village, 102 Crowhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 1RP
www.paulalindsayjewellery.com
Email: pljewellery@ntlworld.com

 

Nicola Morrison

My work consists of an eclectic mix of textured components made from precious metals. The textures I create on the components are based on a range of inspirations including the work of Japanese textile artists and the Japanese textile company, Nuno Coperation.

I create textures on metal through rollprinting a range of different papers including handmade paper from Japan and paper doilies. To highlight and contrast the different textures, I oxidise silver and use different carats of yellow gold. In many pieces, such as my brooches, the components are held within silver or steel wire frames. The inspiration behind the shape of these frames is the work of Japanese textile artists Masakazu Kobayashi and Chiyu Uemae.

My collection of work ranges from precious metal earrings, bangles, cufflinks, brooches to large steel neckpieces and interlocking steel brooches. I am also available for commissions.

Nicola Morrison
Email: mail@nicolamorrison.co.uk
www.dd4workshop.com

 

Tana Wilmot

Tanya's jewellery is a stunning organic fusion of silver and gold, ocassionally combined with semi-precious stones.

The range includes necklaces, bangles, bracelets and rings; all unique one off pieces.

Tanya Wilmot Wasps Artists' Studios
77 Hanson Street Glasgow G31 2HF
Email: tanyawilmot@hotmail.com
Tel: 07971549716