Commissions are what it is all about!

Whilst I enjoy experimenting with new techniques to extend my skills, I really enjoy working with a client to develop a piece of jewellery or silverware that will mean something special to both the giver and receiver of the item.

Over the years, I have made wedding presents, christening presents, 18th and 21st birthday gifts, silver, ruby and golden wedding anniversary presents - though not necessarily in that order! I try to make sure the work is hallmarked in the year of the anniversary, ie the current year.

If you have an occasion or memory that you would like marked by a commissioned article, please scan through my Gallery and then contact me to discuss how we might crystallise your requirements. Here are some examples where a memory is captured.

It is difficult to give prices for commissions, but I charge for my time in design and implementation, the materials and metal cost (which is regrettably shooting up), assay costs and delivery. So, if you can collect and it is something simple like different initials on a set of silver cufflinks then it could be from £45.

Assay charges are quite significant so I tend to delay to send as large a batch as I can to amortise the costs. Hence the more notice the better.

To allow time for design, fabrication and hallmarking, I need at least a month's notice to meet a specific date.