Living by the coast means you sometimes start to notice things differently.
It’s not just the sea itself, but the details - the patterns in the sand, the shapes of shells, the way the light changes throughout the day, the soft and dramatic natural environments that surround it.
These small, often overlooked moments are where most of my ideas begin.
Many of my designs are inspired by real finds along the South Devon coastline. Shells collected from beaches like Torcross, Salcombe and Lannacombe, each shaped slowly over months, years or decades by the movement of the sea.
There’s something incredibly grounding and humbling about that process. Nature doesn’t rush, and neither do these pieces.
A shell might be smoothed over for by the ocean for many years before it’s found. A shape might only reveal its beauty once it’s held, turned, and really looked at in a given light or at a certain time of day.
When I cast these pieces into silver, I try to keep as much of that natural character as possible. The textures, the imperfections, the small details that make each one feel real.
It’s not about creating something overly polished or perfect. It’s about capturing a moment - something that already exists - and giving it a new life as something you can wear.
Even the colours I’m drawn to are influenced by the natural coast. Soft sea glass tones, muted silvers, and natural finishes that feel easy to wear and timeless.
Every piece is a reflection of the place it came from. And for those who feel connected to the sea, it becomes a small way to carry that feeling with you, wherever you are.