5 Questions with Kimberley Selwood

Kimberley Selwood Jeweller

Award winning Kimberley Selwood is passionate about jewellery. Her attention to detail and compassion for design has won her the prestigious New Designers Award for Jewellery and her jewellery is now part of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Modern Greats Collection. We asked her five questions.
Where is your studio? My studio is in West London near Portabello Road.
Where do you find your inspiration? Mainly from organic forms, I take many photos and sketch from them. I also love architecture, and often within architecture natural forms are used and interpreted which makes another starting point for design.
What was the first piece of jewellery you ever made? When I was a child I always made friendship bracelets and beaded necklaces but the first piece of proper jewellery I made was a simple silver band ring that I made in an evening class. Thankfully my technical skills have developed a lot since then.
Who is/was your favourite jeweller? I love Georges Fouquet and Rene Lalique, they both have such skill and delicacy to the work.
If you weren’t a jeweller, what would you be? Hmm, I’m sure it would be in art and design somewhere, but also possible a chef.
and finally What is your biscuit of choice when enjoying a cup of tea and a think? Got to be a rich tea. Simple but effective.

Kimberley creates the fantastic Buttefly Effect collection of jewellery that cause so many people to pause mid-stride to look into Plush Jewellery’s windows.

Kimberley Selwood Butterfly Effect Cuff

Kimberley Selwood Little Cloud Pendant

You can see more of Kimberley’s work at www.plushjewellery.co.uk/kimberleyselwood.asp

Kimberley Selwood Jewellery Little Cloud Pendant £145

Plush pick of the day: Kimberley Selwood Jewellery Little Cloud Pendant

Award winning Kimberley Selwood is passionate about jewellery. Her attention to detail and compassion for design has won her the prestigious New Designers Award for Jewellery and her jewellery is now part of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Modern Greats Collection. Each piece is handmade by Kimberley Selwood. Inspiration comes from organic forms and Kimberley’s designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns and delicate textures; creating distinctive contemporary jewellery. Bold and beautiful necklaces, dynamic cuffs and vibrant rings add impact to any outfit. Every piece of Kimberley Selwood jewellery is handcrafted with exact care and attention to create beautiful pieces which make you stand out from the crowd.
Kimberley’s jewellery has been described as having, eye-catching originality, perfect for evening elegance by Easy living Magazine. Kimberley Selwood is an internationally recognised and has exhibited in many major exhibitions including London Fashion Week.

Lots and Lots of New Things

Where has Monday gone to dear reader? One minute it was 9am and now the clock has passed five! There are a tremendous number of lovely new things to make you aware of this week.

Firstly, we’ve four brand new designers showing with us here at Plush Jewellery at the moment; Juliette Lowe, Nancy Rose Jewellery, Charlotte Verity Jewellery and Kayleigh Biggs, you can pop in to Plush Jewellery Chichester and view all this gorgeous jewellery right now, it will all be viewable online on the Plush Jewellery website in the next day or so.

Secondly, we popped up to IJL at Earls Court yesterday for a catch-up with some of our fantastic designers and to see what’s new in the way of contemporary jewellery. Keep and eye out at Plush in the not to distant future for the brand new range by the fab Collette Waudby, gorgeous rabbits and tiny wrens by Alexis Dove, stunning new Cones by Tara Kirkpatrick and we’re completely bloopingly excited that we’re soon going to be stocking brilliant jewellery by Flash Jordan – seriously, you have to see the Flash Jordan earrings, they are magnificent.

Don’t forget to put the 25th in your diary and come into Plush Chichester for our first Meet the Designer day. Kimberley Selwood has told us that she’s bringing all of her ranges with her, a perfect excuse to check out pieces you haven’t seen before.

Right, back to the grindstone.

Bestest

Allie

Kimberley Selwood Engagement and Wedding Rings – In Store Showcase

We’re trememdously excited to announce that award-winning jewellery designer Kimberley Selwood is showcasing her Everlasting Signature range of engagement and wedding rings with us here at Plush Jewellery until the end of September.

Kimberley Selwood will be making a personal appearance at Plush Jewellery in Chichester on Saturday 25th September 2010 where you’ll have the opportunity to meet one of British jewellery’s brightest and fastest rising stars and see a wider range of her work. If you’d like to arrange an appointment to discuss commissioning your engagement and wedding rings with Kimberley, please call us on 01243 778424

Kimberley Selwood’s work will already be familiar to many of you through her Butterfly Effect collection; you can view the Kimberley Selwood Butterfly Effect collection over on the Plush Jewellery website here and her design aesthetics can be seen throughout the Everlasting Signature range.

Kimberley says of Everlasting Signature:
“The Solitaire Engagement ring with a half carat diamond is set on a subtle and delicate wave that allows the enhancement of the diamond and for it to be prominent and distinctive. The wedding band mirrors the beautiful wave of the engagement ring and can be worn either above or below the diamond; allowing the wearer to be creative. The moment of getting engaged will be treasured forever, with these stunning rings Kimberley wants to make the memory last forever, combining versatility and elegance. The graceful curvature, and understated setting, means the shape and form of the rings are paramount, allowing the variable nature of the rings to be key.

Using this design the ring is truly yours, unique and as special as you. Add diamonds, matt or polished finishes, perhaps combine the cool crisp colour of platinum, with the warmth and depth of rose or yellow gold. Centralise the diamond, have a wave either side above or below, the choice is ultimately yours. Have fun, be versatile and everlasting.”

Kimberley Selwood Everlasting Signature 0.5ct diamond ring in 18ct Gold - £3,500

Kimberley Selwood Everlasting Signature ring in 18ct Gold - £700

Kimberley Selwood Everlasting Signature rings 0.5ct diamond ring and band in 18ct Gold - £4,200

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Allie

…Nicer Things. Kimberley Selwood Jewellery

Kimberley Selwood Jewellery

Looking for gorgeous gift ideas this Christmas? Searching for that delightfully different piece of jewellery for one of your beloveds? Well, look no further. We’re now showing two collections by multi award winning jewellery designer Kimberley Selwood and they are simply stunning examples of modern jewellery. Each piece in the Butterfly Effect Collection and the new Kimberley Selwood Plume Collection are handmade by Kimberley. Her attention to detail led her to winning the prestigious New Designers Award for Jewellery and her jewellery is now part of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Modern Greats Collection.

Kimberley’s inspiration comes from organic forms and her designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns and delicate textures.

Easy living magazine described Kimberly Selwood’s jewellery as having eye-catching originality which is perfect for evening elegance. We think that Kimberly’s jewellery is simply stunning and would delight anyone opening a gift box on Christmas Day.

Take a look at all of the Kimberley Selwood jewellery here.

Bestest

Allie