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‘Odeda’ means courage and Elaine’s handmade fine and demi-fine jewellery from ethically sourced materials is imbued with stories, meaning and symbolism and intended to be talismans of strength and courage for the wearer.
GALLERY OF WORK
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- ARCHES: 18ct gold vermeil prasiolite and sapphire ring : 18ct gold vermeil prasiolite ring with two hidden sapphires. Part of a series of signature limited edition one-off rings inspired by ancient architecture that Elaine has seen on her travels. The unusual ring shank, evoking the shape of an archway, represents the importance of change and transformation (and a doorway to leave behind the old and embrace the new). Extremely comfortable to wear, the point of the ring is cleverly designed to sit within the crease at the base of the finger but can also be twisted round to display the hidden sapphires.
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ARCHES: Hinged bracelet :
A handmade recycled silver bracelet featuring a repeated archway motif and a hidden hinge clasp mechansim. This made to measure contemporary bracelet features 25 hinges to create a unique and substantial unusual overlapping kinetic piece. The movement of the bracelet coupled with the archway motif underlines idea of change and reinvention and the slightly spikey interface acts as a form of armour for the wearer (as we all need protection through times of change). Made to measure.
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MANDALA: 18ct gold vermeil and lab-created gemstone :
Extremely popular with customers, this hand textured design is inspired by the inner core of mandalas, often thought to symbolise a perfect representation of the universe and a tool for journeys of change and transformation. Some mandalas, like this one, feature lab-created gemstones that have been plunged into metal clay while it is being heated to create organic rustic settings as the metal contracts around the stone. Others feature carefully selected precious gemstones set in tiny tubes or flush set. Each piece is sculpted individually by hand meaning each comes out slightly different and that all pieces are one of a kind. Part of the 'Mandala' collection
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SEEDPOD: 18ct gold vermeil and Amethyst earrings :
Inspired by the beauty of nature’s cycles, these elegant popular earrings are individually handsculpted from poppy seedheads and represent cycles of hope, change and new beginnings. These glorious handmade elegant stud earrings feature glowing dark purple amethysts from Brazil and are made from 18ct gold vermeil (a thick layer of 18ct gold on recycled silver). Part of the 'seedpod' collection.
