'The spirit of the town' brooch: The Wirksworth Collection

The source of the inspiration for this collection of jewellery is the little town that, for the past 18 months I have been lucky enough to call home: Wirksworth, in the Derbyshire Dales.

My aim was to reflect the character of this place, full of its quirky buildings, gritty history and beautiful green backdrop in a limited collection of pieces. When I portray Wirksworth to people who don’t know it, it isn’t until I describe it as returning to a warm hug, that I feel I have done it justice. And it is this sentiment, also that I was keen to capture in this jewellery.

No two pieces are the same. And some carry a little secret… which, as you will know if you are familiar with the town, is something we never get tired of.

Silver brooches are sterling silver and hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. Each brooch measures approx. 4cm x 3cm.