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I am currently creating a new web-site, so the best location to see new pieces, work in progress, and learn more about how I make work is on my instagram feed. 
 

I make jewellery based on a few direct inspirations... Every day, the act of choosing clothes and dressing—even if I'm going in the studio!—makes me think about what jewellery I want to put on…taking a moment to notice how it works with my clothes, and the feelings that jewellery gives back. Because there’s a haptic sense, that weight on our body, noticing how a piece of jewellery works with the light, enjoying the colours and textures. The piece may contain important ideas or narrative, and memories. Or it might be the simple joy in noticing how it looks. 


I look for show calls throughout the year. As a solo artist, there is always a limit on how many things I can make and apply to, so I target themes that fit with my ethos and what I am currently musing on. There is usually a balance between all of this and commissions, because I have consistently been privileged to work on creating unique pieces in response to another person's story and life events.


Please contact me if you would like more details about any of my work, and thanks for visiting.

14kPd white gold ring with 3 
princess cut diamonds. Commission.





































The Urban Camo: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter.
Pendant ties in anodized niobium


 		 

Sterling silver and 21.72 ct quarts. Modified Tiffany setting. Commission.
Sterling silver and 21.75 ct quartz ring. Commission.

Floribunda pendant_Christine Pedersen
Floribunda sterling silver pendant
with 14kY gold rivet detail.

 		 

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