23/02/2026
With the uncertainty of the rising precious metal market, I have been leaning into another noble metal, brass. Though it requires different modes and challenges to manipulate, it does allow, by its cost, an exciting opportunity for scale and volume. I have always made brass pieces for this reason and lately have been focused on building a collection of strong power pieces to punctuate your style. Brass has been used historically to create religious relics, vessels and adornment favoured by nobility and clergy. In the Akan tradition brass is considered a valuable material with its golden glow, used by those of high ranking. Our Kuduo vessels are an example. Used to store precious gold grain and in ritual to connect to the ancestors. My aim to create mostly one of a kind pieces that speak to the wearers individuality, echoing cultural heritage and tradition. I’m incorporating pearls and semi precious stones to create pieces of style and beauty. Here is a selection. What are your thoughts? Would you wear any of these? More in the making. Truthfully there was a moment there when I was wondering how I could continue as an independent maker. But I’m a fighter and jewellery is in my blood. With over 30 years of highs and lows in this game, I know that even at my lowest points resilience and creativity with always uplift. A shout out to all the makers out there also facing these type of dilemmas; don’t give up! Push through. The beauty of jewellery is that there are so many categories and taste levels. There are a plethora of materials that can be employed to create. This is a time to think outside the box. Your down or quiet periods are for experimenting. I have always seen myself as a designer at large and once I had worked through the feeling of being overwhelmed, I realise this is also a time to try out object and other projects. Sometimes what can feel like loss and despair can also be a forced transformation. I’m here for it and I hope you all are too 🖤