Step into the New Bronze Age
Symbols & Spirit
There’s an indefinable magic when working with Bronze by hand that invites you to explore the worlds of mystical spirals and serpentine motifs.
The spiral is thought to be the oldest spiritual symbol in the world, found in almost every culture, while the serpent has long symbolised wisdom and transformation.
Pablo Picasso is reputed to have said, after seeing the ancient cave paintings of France, “Since Lascaux, we have invented nothing.”
There’s a significant truth there; the winding story of our ancestors runs through us all – in our inspirations, in how we think, and in how we create art.
How do these instinctive passions run through us all?
Perhaps, just as some organ transplant recipients are said to take up the interests of their donors, there is something in our core that’s handed down for us to discover and explore.
Join me on my journey as we step into the New Bronze Age.
Why I Adore Bronze
I adore working with Bronze.
There’s a warmth to it, and I often find myself just holding a piece in my hand, eyes closed, letting it speak to me.
I fall in love with its colour, the way it tells you how it wants to be shaped, and the feeling when the finished piece reveals itself.
If you’ve listened and worked with the material, it radiates and glows of rich rose gold.
As Bronze pre-dates Rose Gold by thousands of years – invented in the 19th Century when Carl Fabergé used it in his exquisite work – it should be described as Bronze-coloured…
Why Choose Beguiling Bronze?
Explore Your History
My pieces are inspired by the art and design of our ancestors, especially through the neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Bronze has been used to craft gorgeous jewellery for over 5,000 years.
Materials
I choose the very best materials for my work. For this collection I use Bronze that only contains copper and tin. Even after thousands of years, our ancestors bronze jewellery is still being discovered all over the world.
True Individuality
Every piece I make is unique. I don't use moulds or formers, every piece is handcrafted from the raw materials. Every bend, every hammer blow and every adornment can never be exactly replicated.
Timeless Treasures
When designs come from the heart and are built on inspirations built up over thousands of years, they're not a fast fashion fad; they're not a one season wonder: they're ageless.
Quality
I only ever present to you the pieces I'd be delighted to gift to people I truly care about. For this, Quality matters. I want the time, love and care that I put into these pieces to shine through.
The Ultimate Heirloom
When a piece of jewellery can withstand the rigours of being buried for millenia, they're made to last. They can be handed down for many generations to come.
Origins & Endurance
Bronze carries beauty, purpose, and a place unlike any other in our history – after all, we have an entire historical Age named after it.
Like many leaps forward, it’s believed bronze was discovered by accident when tin‑rich stones used in fire pits fused with leftover copper workings.
From this new, more durable alloy came tools, weapons, and jewellery that could be melted down and reborn again; true sustainability.
Unlike the next great discovery – Iron – Bronze does not rust; it protects itself from contamination, shrugs off wear, and endures. It’s little wonder our ancestors wore it with pride!
The only mystery is why we turned our backs on this stunning metal as an adornment that celebrates thousands of years of beauty and progress.
