About Dianne
I trained as a sculptor and art historian and lectured at Edinburgh College of Art for 25 years. A few years ago, I changed direction and studied jewellery design and manufacture at Carnegie College in Fife, later at the Sir John Cass Dept of London Metropolitan University. I have been exhibiting as a jewellery designer-maker since the 2005 Edinburgh Festival. My studio workshop is in a converted stable in Fife, Scotland.
I specialise in handmade bespoke jewellery that asserts the wearer’s individuality. No two pieces are the same. These one-off statement pieces are often sculptural, bold and dramatic, combining striking design in silver and/ or gold with a wide variety of unusual semi-precious and precious stones. Handcrafted elements complement the colours and shapes of the stones. I use natural materials and avoid stones which have been dyed or treated. I particularly enjoy making chunky neckpieces but also craft delicate pieces with precious stones.
Some pieces are made in silver only, perhaps with gold details. Contemporary techniques such as photoetching and fold-forming are used along with traditional methods of forming the metal.
I exhibit regularly in galleries and welcome commissions.
Winner of the 2007 Russell Trust Award at Visual Arts Scotland.
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Jewellery care
Avoid contact with perfume (can stain); some stones might fracture if knocked against a hard surface (including other stones); ensure stones are not under seatbelt or bag strap at shoulder; avoid transit in the hold of an aircraft; pack with care to avoid sharply folding the necklace (may kink/fracture the stringing material). Annual restringing recommended (depending on wear). Enjoy.