commissions
Ordering bespoke jewellery commissions can perhaps feel like a daunting prospect so I wanted to share some projects have I have worked on recently and show you how easy and satisfying it can be to commission custom made jewellery.
Working to commission is a great chance for me to work with you and get your input on a design. You might want something as simple as a specific stone in a ring design or you might want to take a design I already make but make is more bespoke to your requirements. These are some of my recent commissions:
For further details and availability of any of these pieces, or to commission your own bespoke jewellery, please contact me.
customer experiences
Some friends came to me, independently of each other, to design special pieces of work to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They kindly sent me the following review that explains beautifully the lovely circumstances of this jewellery commission.
“ When a very significant wedding anniversary came along I turned to Lucy for help. Between us we hit on designing a pair of cufflinks for my husband - textured silver with tiny rubies to commemorate the event. They were just perfect and working with Lucy was such a joy. Imagine my shock and delight when I discovered that my husband had had the same idea and there was also a Lucy Spink box for me! We must both have impeccable taste! ” - B.
“ Completely independently, I had the same idea. Knowing how much my wife liked Lucy's work, Lucy and I developed a design for a chain and removable pendant that I thought was my idea but that Lucy had ensured was a partner to the cufflinks coming my way. A pair of gifts that capture in their designs a special event in a special place, especially for us and completely unbeknown to one another. ” - A.
The next commission shows the ways my existing designs can be customised to your requirements.
Chris originally bought a gift for his partner for Christmas. After receiving the earrings he then contacted me to ask about making further bespoke pieces of jewellery for his wife’s birthday in 2021. It’s always really lovely to be asked to make something for a special occasion and being involved in that person’s celebrations is a privilege.
In this example, Chris wanted to add some gold seams to a chunky bangle, a bespoke length on an existing necklace design and a ring in a slightly wider fit.
Custom Gold Seam Bangle, Jillie wearing her new pieces and the bespoke Monolith necklace.
I posted a ring sizer to Chris to find out Jillie’s ring size. Chris then agreed which pieces he’d like to buy, using my website to share with his grown up kids, Lucy and Dan - one living abroad and the other in the UK, to make the final decisions. Lucy and Dan chose a necklace and Chris chose a Mylor ring and a gold seam bangle. These are their reviews:
Chris - “ Just to say Jillie absolutely LOVED the jewellery as I knew she would! We had a present opening session by ZOOM so both kids and grandchildren could watch and take part and I have attached a photo of her wearing the necklace. The ring fits perfectly and the bangle slips over her hand easily. ”
Jillie - “ I am the VERY lucky person who received this beautiful necklace in its wonderful packaging! I am over the moon!! Thank you Lucy, you are an extremely talented lady! ”
if you like what you see on my website but want a more bespoke piece, more personal to you, please just drop me a line.
I can arrange to chat with you about it over the phone or by email And don’t worry, if the thought of bespoke custom made jewellery makes you think it’s out of your budget, that doesn’t have to be the case.
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Monolith Cuff
This Monolith Cuff is a wide band of Reticulated Silver.
The texture on the silver is made by reticulation which is a process of heating and cooling the metal a number of times to separate the alloys before finally heating it until the silver melts and pools. Each process makes a completely unique piece of silver with markings like a finger print. The holes in the surface are a product of the process and I cannot guarantee where or if they will arise.
Approximate measurements are 4cm wide x 17cm circumference including a 3-4 cm gap to slot over your wrist.
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Silver Monolith Cuff
This silver Monolith Cuff is a narrower version for those who like things a bit more dainty!
It is approximately 12mm in width with a deeply textured 18ct gold band across it. The texture on the silver is made by reticulation which is a process of heating and cooling the metal a number of times to separate the alloys before finally heating it until the silver melts and pools. Each process makes a completely unique piece of silver with markings like a finger print.
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SQUARE CUT RETICULATED QUARTZ RING
This stunning rectangular cut Rutilated Quartz is set in Sterling Silver with a single 18ct Gold dot on the setting.
The band is wide and has been reticulated to give a unique textured finish to the surface. The beautiful stone has a golden shine to it as the light catches the inclusions. The ring is a one off design and is very comfortable to wear. It is suitable for size M.
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LARGE OVAL RUTILATED QUARTZ RING
This beautiful large oval Rutilated Quartz is set in wide band sterling silver ring design. The band is partly reticulated to give a unique textured finish to the surface. The stone has black rutile inclusions running at different angles through it. I have etched the setting to mirror this detail. The ring is a one off design and is sure to attract attention. It’s very comfortable to wear and the ring is suitable for sizes M.
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STATEMENT MOSS AGATE RING
This is a stunning piece of Oval Peruvian Moss Agate with delicate layers of green and milky white colours.
The band is wide reticulated silver with a beautiful texture.
This piece is a one off and is on show at The Dye Gallery in Bradford.
£295.00
TEAR SHAPED RUTILE QUARTZ STONe
Silver with a tear shaped Peruvian Quartz.
The tear shaped Peruvian quartz sits slightly off centre and has beautiful layers of lichen like rutile in delicate forms. This piece is a one off design.
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TEAR SHAPED QUANTUM QUATTRO RING
Made as a commission for a 30th birthday present, this beautiful and unique piece of Peruvian Quantum Quattro is set pride of place on a simple silver band.
If you are interested in something similar, please get in touch and I can send images of stones I have in my collection.
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Sapphire Engagement Ring
The answer was yes!
This beautiful pale blue Sapphire is set off perfectly by the slightly grey tone of white gold. White gold is often treated to make it look ‘white’ but I find its natural colouring is much more interesting and frames the stone better.
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Commission cluster ring
Sterling silver with black fresh water pearl, owners blue sea glass and pale pink Sapphires.
This was made in response to a request for something to mark a big birthday. It needed to reflect a love of the sea and beach combing days and include the owner’s piece of sea glass. I chose the pale pink sapphires to bring out the glorious colours in the black pearl.
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Lichen Brooches
What is Precious?
My Lichen Brooches are made in response to this question.
My experience of the landscape I live in shapes my whole practice as a jeweler and these pieces are a physical representation of things I have seen and collected on my walks. They question the material hierarchy of the jewellery industry and allow the wearer to summon a sense of the landscape through touch and texture.
The lichen twigs are held in place by fine metal arms which can be opened so you can put your own found treasure in place and wear it on your favourite jumper.
Prices from £60
Ocean Jasper Necklace
Made as a birthday gift, the stunning Ocean Jasper pendant is removable so the necklace can be worn as a simple silver chain or as a statement piece.
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Ocean Jasper Triangle
True Ocean Jasper is only found in one place in the world, Madagascar. The colours in this piece are really beautiful and the triangular chain mirrors the form in handmade silver links beaten with my Granddad’s old workshop hammers.
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Oval Statement Rings
One off stones in simple settings.
Ethically sourced and set in Eco silver, each of these stones is as unique as your finger print. The deep purple stone is a Brazilian Lepidolite, the orange one is Peruvian Lepidolite and the parti coloured purple flecked stone is a Super Seven from Peru.
If you are interested in any of these or one similar, please get in touch and I can show you images of stones I have in stock.
Prices start at £230
Oval Australian Super 7
Oval stone set into a Monolith link chain cluster.
The Australian Super Seven contains goethite, cacoxenite, rutile, lepidocrocite, amethyst, clear quartz and smoky quartz and each piece is unique.
The chain is handmade from small eco silver rectangles, textured using my Granddad’s old workshop hammers.
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Oval Peruvian Quantum Quattro earrings
Handmade eco silver settings hold these beautiful and unique Quantum Quattro stone from Peru. I have made them subtly asymmetrical as the stones have slight differences and I wanted to reflect that in the design.
These are a one off piece.
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Owners Gold Stud Earrings
Melted down from a selection of unwanted gold chains received over the years as gifts, these studs are now a perfect everyday piece of jewellery.
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Synthesis Gold Earring Commission
Made as a birthday gift, the request was for the gold part of the earring to be close to the skin with the silver as drops. This was a personal take on a design already in my Synthesis Range.
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