What Silver Jewellery Collections has Esther Priestley designed?
Here you can learn more about each collection designed by Esther Priestley. Her handmade silver jewellery is inspired by the beauty of creation and her love of nature. Delve into the creative process and learn more about the earrings, cufflinks and necklaces available to buy online. The heart shaped Silver Birch Collection is a popular Valentine's Day or anniversary gift for those who love woodland walks, whereas the Fistral Bay Ocean Wave Collection speaks more to those who love the coast - ideal gifts for those who love the sea and want to be transported to a beach!
Bright enamels and fused glass add colour to these pieces - an adventure that began during the first lockdown when I needed a focus. Realising the need for some more affordable options I enamel on copper, always using sterling silver chains and earring hooks.
Inspired by an ammonite fossil I found as a child! I discovered some cute dinosaur cutters and thought I would see if I could adapt them to use with metal clay to make some dinky dino stud earrings. I also have lots of glass and polished pebbles which I wonder if the dinosaurs would work against to make a pendant - watch this space for more pieces!
I love the coast but living miles inland I wanted to create some jewellery to remind me of trips to the beach. This design was inspired by my photographs of the waves and patterns on the rocks as we watched surfers at Fistral Bay, Newquay, Cornwall.
I often see Silver Birch trees when walking on Norland Moor or at Blackwood Common, near to home. This pattern was inspired by trees on the skyline. A number of brides have worn these pieces on their wedding day.
The Silver Fern seemed an iconic image in New Zealand so when I found a texture that reminded me of that I created jewellery to remind me of my travels.
The fields around home look beautiful when the wild flowers & grasses spring up and butterflies frequently visit, adding their colour.
I created this design using sketches I made.