Lorraine Hitt is the designer and creator of Elsiem Jewellery, whose designs are inspired by modern architectural and sculptural forms, adopting a very simple and bold style, with an edge. Stylishly combining new technology with handmade techniques.
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Running Dazzle Exhibitions held in venues each year such as Oxo Tower Wharf, London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Creative Director of lovedazzle.com. ( www.lovedazzle.com )
The Dazzle Collection – 40 brooches for 40 years
As part of Dazzle's 40th celebrations we've picked out 40 brooches from the Dazzle personal collection dating back to the first exhibition in 1981 to the current day - showing you a snapshot into the history of Dazzle and the jewellery we have shown over the 40 years.
Lustrous Pearl Jewellery
Pearl jewellery - a timeless classic. This beautiful, lustrous, natural treasure is the only gemstone to come from a living creature and is also the birthstone for June.
Sparkle into April – Celebrating Diamonds
This month we are celebrating the Diamond, the most precious, valuable gemstone of them all. As well as being the birthstone for April, Diamonds have also become the symbol of everlasting love. Find out more in our lovedazzle blog post celebrating diamonds.
Aquamarines – the March birthstone
Aquamarine is the Birthstone for March. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It comes in many seawater hues of blue, ranging from a gentle pale blue to a deep vivid turquoise.
FEATURED JEWELLER OF THE MONTH: John Moore
Inspired by feathers, wings and other natural forms, award winning designer, John Moore, is best known for his distinctive, colourful jewellery made from anodised aluminium. Read on to find out more about John and his vibrant jewellery.
FEATURED JEWELLER OF THE MONTH: Debbie Long
Each of Debbie's pieces are individually hammered, folded and forged in to spirals and curves. Read on to find out a bit more about Debbie and her jewellery... Describe your work in 3 words Simple, eternal, powerful. What inspires you?…
Featured Jeweller of the Month: Diana Greenwood
Diana has been successfully making and designing silversmithing and jewellery since she graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1993. Her fascination with the garden and the process of gardening feeds her passion of working with metal.
Featured Jeweller of the Month: Jessica Briggs
Jessica uses a combination of patterned and textured silver, fusing it with gold whilst often adding depth through part oxidation. Her designs are translated into elegant pieces with subtle textures and complex layered finishes. Find out a bit more about Jessica and her work in this months Q&A.
August Featured Jeweller of the Month: Karen McMillan
Karen creates bold, playful, colourful jewellery from resin and silver. She's inspired by linear shapes found in nature, and recurring patterns. We asked Karen to tell us a bit about her work.
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