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Beyond Time & Space (2013)

Time has an illusory nature because it appears to be measured by the external world: the sun rising and setting, the ebb and flow of tides, the body ageing. Yet we also experience timelessness because the present moment is all we ever have. This dynamic poses a paradox.

In a world that is in constant flux, and the mind pulling our attention towards the future or to the past, we often miss precious moments.

Old-fashioned clock hands were the inspiration for all the pieces in the collection. I see these forms as beautiful and gentle reminders to be present and to stay in the now.

Daybreak Earrings, sky blue topaz, sterling silver, 2013
Daybreak Earrings

Sky blue topaz and sterling silver

2013

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Sunrise Earrings, golden topaz, stainless silver, 2013
Sunrise Earrings

Golden topaz and sterling silver

2013

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Dawn Necklace, amethyst, sterling silver, 2013
Dawn Necklace

Amethyst and sterling silver

2013

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Sunset Earrings, grape garnet, sterling silver, 2013
Sunset Earrings

Grape garnet and sterling silver

2013

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Midnight necklace, london topaz, sterling silver, 2013
Midnight Necklace

London topaz and sterling silver

2013

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Dusk Earrings, green tourmaline, sterling silver, 2013
Dusk Earrings

Green tourmaline and sterling silver

2013

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Dawn Earrings, london topaz, sterling silver, 2013
Dawn Earrings

London topaz and sterling silver

2013

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Sunset Necklace, pink tourmaline, sterling silver, 2013
Sunset Necklace

Pink tourmaline and sterling silver

2013

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Midnight earrings, amethyst, sterling silver, 2013
Midnight Earrings

Amethyst and sterling silver

2013

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Twilight Earrings, Iolite, sterling silver, 2013
Twilight Earrings

Iolite and sterling silver

2013

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Sunrise Necklace, golden topaz, sterling silver, 2013
Sunrise Necklace

Golden topaz and sterling silver

2013

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Nightfall Earrings, peridot, sterling silver, 2013
Nightfall Earrings

Peridot and sterling silver

2013

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