Moments of Time and Place
Enamel jewellery inspired by special moments of time and place. This post describes the design, inspiration and making of these special pieces.
Linda Connelly Enamels
Linda Connelly Enamels
“Evolution” Success in Goldsmiths’ Competition 2025
I was absolutely delighted to receive an award for this necklace and earrings at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Awards. They are the latest in a series of pieces which are inspired by fossils especially ammonites. The necklace comprises a central pendant which features a gold cloisonné enamel spiral shape which also features engraving under
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Seascape – Enamel Jewellery
A celebration of the sea, dunes and marshes of the North Norfolk coast, UK One of my favourite places to visit in the UK is the North Norfolk coast. My family and I have been regularly visiting for the past thirty years or so and it is a place that always inspires me. Last summer
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Coral Reef Brooch/Pendant
Coral Reef brooch/pendant I have recently finished another brooch/pendant in my new series of pieces designed to raise awareness of environmental issues. This depicts a coral reef in cloisonné enamel on basse-taille silver. The edges are grey and dark symbolising the damage they are suffering due to climate change and pollution. The centre is vibrant
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Seahorse in Kelp Forest Pendant and Brooch
I have long been interested in environmental issues and when I was tasked with making a piece for an exhibition entitled “Underwater Flora and Fauna”, I remembered hearing about Kelp Forests and I decided to investigate further. I learned that these are found all over the world but I was particularly interested to discover that
Linda Connelly Enamels
Silver Awards at 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards
I am very pleased and excited to say that these two Iris necklaces both won Silver Awards at the 2024 Goldsmiths competition #jewelleryoscars. It is the first time I have entered more than one piece and this year having finished them both, I couldn’t decide which one to enter. I never expected or even hoped
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New ‘Irises’ Cloisonné Enamel Jewellery
Here is a selection of my latest work featuring Irises in cloisonné enamel jewellery. For the past six months I have been working on a succession of cloisonné enamel pendants, necklaces and earrings which are inspired by Irises. I especially love the look of these flowers, particularly the bearded irises. It is a flower that
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Exhibition and Enamelling Class in London
I am really excited to announce I have just set up my Showcase at an exciting new gallery in London. It is at FORGE which is situated in Hatton Garden, the London centre of jewellery making. I am there for the month of September, taking part in their pop up Kaleidoscope showcase. They are open
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New Enamelling Workshop
Come and join me when I teach an enamelling workshop at Forge, Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ. Here are the details. We will be making a silver cloisonné pendant and all materials are provided. You will be provided with the prepared sterling silver shape and will be able to make your own simple design and build