Alison SwindlesJewellery Design
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What customers think
"Such a beautiful thing, perfectly rendered. I absolutely love it, and great communication too. Thank you!"
- Sumitra
"Very unusual, striking ring. I love the enamel colours and the wave shape. It looks different every time I wear it. Arrived quickly with very nice packaging. Thank you!"
- Victoria
"These earrings arrived today, having ordered them yesterday!! They are exquisite in style, craftsmanship and presentation. Thank you so much."
- Anonymous"
"Beautiful pendant, excellent communication and very quick shipping. Thank you."
- Layna
A bit about me
Alison enjoys free-flowing lines and objects - she takes much of her inspiration from water and the fluid shapes it can form. Alison also enjoys using various hues of vitreous enamel in her work, with her favourite colours being blues and greens. The aspect that she loves the most is the slight unpredictability of enamel colours after firing, as this means that each piece she creates is unique and individual - no two pieces of enamel work will ever turn out the same.
Alison studied at Bucks New University in High Wycombe and graduated in 2010 with a 2:1 honours degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing. Since then, she has exhibited at the prestigious New Designers Exhibition in London, the Bucks end-of-year show in High Wycombe, and the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham. She was also highly commended for her designs in the Victoria and Albert Museums Student Design Competition. In 2012 she launched Alison Swindles Jewellery Design, and has been selling her work through Etsy ever since.
As a keen oboist, Alison also incorporates pieces into her work that have been inspired by her oboe playing, and the fascinating key work of the instrument. Some of her music-inspired jewellery include her oboe-reed pendant necklace and "banana key" necklace.
Alison
FAQs
I use mainly sterling silver, although some pieces use fine silver. I also like to add hints of vitreous enamel which I fuse onto the silver in a hot kiln. I make all my pieces myself in my workshop in Windsor near London, England. I have my own makers mark registered at the London Assay office, and all silver items are hallmarked as per legal requirement in the UK.
Pieces under £50 value will be sent as standard delivery, either Royal Mail first class in the UK or Royal Mail Airmail international. I always get proof of postage. Items over £50 in value will be sent as a signed for service, Royal Mail Special Delivery in the UK and the equivalent for international orders. This is to ensure that your items are insured and trackable for peace of mind.
Some pieces are one offs and some are customisable. If you see something you like that has already sold then please contact me through my Etsy shop as I can design something similar just for you.
At the moment I sell all of my jewellery through Etsy, which currently accepts debit/credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Klarna and Etsy Gift Cards/Credits.
If you have any more questions or any ideas for something that you would like making then please contact me through my Etsy shop and I'll see what I can do.