‘Africa Rich’ jewellery collection

I have been wanting to create a range of jewellery that leans more to commercial, that is simple, fun and quirky! Over the last month or so, I have been scribbling and doodling some designs down and finally got to start some manufacture over the last 2 weeks. With a possible move to another continent on the cards for me, my inspiration for this range is simple – AFRICA!

Blackened Silver Earrings

Blackened Silver Earrings

I think it’s essential the collection keeps things uncomplicated and practical and still able to function as strikingly bold objects. I hope to have a lot of fun with this project, exploring new materials and the variations in aesthetic they each bring.

Some of these new materials include various different types of wood as well as old animal teeth and bone. Expect to see more ‘Africa Rich’ soon…

Teck wood & silver necklace

Teak wood & silver necklace

Warthog tooth & silver necklace

Warthog tooth & silver necklace

Updated and I have added some more photos of the collection, with this two neck pieces, I have incorporated wood with silver. Also adding white glass beads for a great contrast.

Teak wood pendant

Teak wood pendant

Teak wood, silver & glass bead neckpiece

Teak wood, silver & glass bead neckpiece

Detail:Teak wood, silver & glass bead neckpiece

Detail:Teak wood, silver & glass bead neck piece

Thorny wood and silver earrings

Thorny wood and silver earrings

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring Detail

Silver, 18ct gold & Animal bone Ring Detail

Africa Rich - Teak, silver, 9ct rose gold &  ivory

Africa Rich - Teak, silver, 9ct rose gold & ivory

Africa Rich - Teak, silver & 9ct rose gold

Africa Rich - Teak, silver & 9ct rose gold

Africa Rich - Teak & Resin earring

Africa Rich - Teak & Resin earring

Africa Rich - Pepper wood, resin & brass wire

Africa Rich - Pepper wood, resin & brass wire

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4 Responses to “‘Africa Rich’ jewellery collection”

  1. kathy burger 28. Mar, 2010 at 10:43 am #

    i like what you have done so far.
    Kathy

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Theresa is a South African jewellery designer based in Ireland. She is currently enrolled at NCAD in Dublin and has a jewellery studio in Newbridge. You can contact her if you would like to have a commission done or if you are interested in purchasing some of her existing work. You can find out more about her here.

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