Note from the Creator

Although in another dimension I was a fully qualified secondary school French teacher, my desire to design and create has always been overwhelming. I live and breathe jewellery and a lifetime would not be long enough to make up all the ideas cropping up in my head. In addition to being skilled in beading and wire-wrapping I am also a qualified silversmith.

Design Process

Although I have sketch books full of drawings because I am always terrified that my inspiration will dry up, I usually have a clear picture in my head and I like the freedom of letting the beads dictate my next move. Sometimes the design will come to life quickly, sometimes it will take several days or even weeks.

Materials

I only use high quality materials as poor materials just like poor cooking ingredients give unsatisfactory results and can be unpleasant to work with. I don’t use plastic beads at all. Bead and pearl necklaces are strung on virtually unbreakable professional bead stringing wire. This is an amazing U.S. made half a millimetre nylon coated cable which sheathes no less than 49 stainless steel wires yet remains soft and flexible. All my earwires are Sterling Silver or gold-plated but every design can be adapted for non-pierced ears in silver/gold plated fittings at no extra cost. .

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Martic Products

My prices reflect the cost of the materials used but also the length of time it has taken me to design and make. Tiaras can take up to twelve hours. Note that I always wrap the base in beads which is a lengthy process but gives a superior finish visible in wedding photos!

Remember you are getting a ONE-OFF piece of jewellery which no-one else has and will not be reproduced.

I hope you will enjoy wearing my jewellery as much as I have enjoyed making it and that it will give you great pleasure for many years to come.