These large drop earrings are handmade in sterling silver that have been oxidised to black and then worked back to reveal and highlight the punch marks that make up the design. Inspired by antique and traditional jewellery forms, these earrings are shadows of the originals with complex designs simplified.

Height 3.7 cm
Width 1.7 cm

These pearl drop earrings are handmade in sterling silver with 22ct gold plating that is worked back and oxidised to give this beautiful antique effect. Inspired by antique and traditional jewellery forms, mysterious dotted designs are revealed when they catch the light, and give the impression of antique faded glamour.

Height 3 cm
Width 1.5 cm

Referencing the shapes and forms of antique jewellery, Katy creates a shadow of historical jewellery. She captures a sense of loss and decay with these ghostly forms, questioning the presumed power and value of these pieces that were not actually bestowing their power on to the women that wore them in history.

Height 5 cm
Width 2.5 cm

Referencing the shapes and forms of antique jewellery Katy creates a shadow of historical jewellery. The places where precious stones would be are left empty and silver left tarnished. She begins to question the presumed power and value of these pieces. They are empty promises in a time where wealth was mostly owned by men, and women’s influence was fleeting and fragile.

Height 5 cm
Width 3 cm

This contemporary version of chatelaine jewellery takes on the form of an imaginary artefact to tell stories of people from history who are hidden or underappreciated. Katy looks past the traditional sense of worth and focuses on revealing the precious personal histories of the women who wore such pieces.

Height 25 cm
Width 25 cm