These gorgeous gold plated solid silver brushstrokes are individually hand-painted using silver clay which combines recycled silver particles with a natural binder and becomes solid fine silver after firing. Each brushstroke creates a distinct and stunning piece of wearable art. Each circle is approx 1cm - 1.5cm wide, with gold plated sterling silver ear posts and scrolls. The Designer Becca Macdonald is a conceptual jewellery maker influenced by material experimentation. A common theme throughout her work is documenting the 'evidence of presence' and human gesture. Most notably, she paints with silver. A fleeting gesture or moment of movement - a sweep of silver straight from the paintbrush - is permanently preserved and transformed into a distinctive piece of wearable art. Following a degree in Textile Design from Chelsea College of Arts, Becca was employed in London design studios and artist’s workshops. She assisted in the creation of immersive sculptural installations, furniture and bespoke artworks. An evening class in jewellery making equipped Becca with the skills to turn a passion into a practice and influenced a change in direction and scale. "I create conceptual jewellery that speaks to those inspired by the expressive language of art. My ‘Brushstrokes’ collection captures the presence of a painter, the fluid marks, the textural strokes - even the shimmer of silver residue left behind from a paint pot. In our increasingly digital world, my pieces offer a tactile reminder of presence – each one a frozen moment of creative expression. Each piece tells the story of a maker – a trace of touch, process and personal gesture, made permanent in precious metal." Jewellery Care To look after your jewellery we recommend it must not be worn in the bath, shower or whilst swimming and we advise any perfume or hairspray is to be applied before putting on your jewellery to avoid contact with chemicals and cosmetics. Please remove your jewellery before engaging in practical activities such as sport. Gold plating is a layer of gold over sterling silver, and may tarnish if in contact with cosmetics. Please get in touch to enquire about our cleaning services and restoring surface finishes.
