rachel hearne jewellery
Lancaster
I am a goldsmith, an artist, a craftsperson, a dreamer and a maker. I take great
pride in being part of a long chain of makers who have carried on the tradition
of handmade jewellery. The permanence, longevity and portability of jewellery
provides a rich history in the story of being human. I am proud that my work is
part of so many stories of love, celebration and joy. My work is influenced by
the play of line and form found in nature and architecture. I enjoy exploring
the drama of mixed materials, textures, and surface treatments in my work. I use
these influences to create pieces that are contemporary and will stand the test
of time. All of my designs are made in my studio in the UK. I specialise in
small batch production runs meaning that my work is never mass-produced and is
crafted with my own hands. I also offer bespoke commission pieces for those in
search of unique and personal items to commemorate special occasions and life
events. See my blog page for more details of bespoke work. ETHICS As a human, a
mother and a maker I endeavour to be as environmentally responsible as I can in
all my practices. This means using recycled precious metal in all my designs,
sourcing precious gems through ethical suppliers and using packaging made of FSC
Eco materials. I aim to keep business and workshop waste at an absolute minimum,
I recycle everything I can and I use no harsh chemicals in my processes. All
that said I am not perfect but I do my very best to be responsible. I keep
myself educated and informed about what best options are available to me as a
maker and promote those ideas and ethics onto my customers and students.
