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BRAZEN Studios is an independent jewelery and goldsmith studio based in Glasgow, Scotland, founded in 2004 by Director and Designer Sarah Raffel.
They are based within Glasgow’s iconic ‘Hatrack’ building in the city center where each piece of jewelery is designed, developed and then ultimately completed within their on site workshop.
The design studio and workshop focuses on creating beautifully crafted jewelery and offers design expertise from over 20 years of craftsmanship. Brazen also offers in-house Studio Collections, including a series of one-off and limited edition pieces available online for immediate shipping.
An award winning jewelery studio whose main passion is creating bespoke and purposeful items. For Brazen, bespoke describes the process of visualizing, developing and building a piece of jewelery from scratch to create something highly personal and one of a kind.
They also specialize in breathing life into heirloom or unworn jewellery, remodeling elements into something that can be worn for another lifetime. Every part of your design is hand drawn by Sarah and brought to life by our small team of experts.
Brazen works closely with their clients to understand their preferences and personality so that each piece truly reflects their individual style. The main aim is to make the process entertaining and informative, but above all enjoyable.
Drawing has always been a starting point for Sarah since she was a child. He trained as a designer and jeweler at Glasgow School of Art where he graduated in 2003 with 1st class honours.
Since opening Brazen Studios in 2004 she continues to develop each design, from client consultation to the visual concept stages, culminating in a traditional set of hand-drawn elevations. She will also guide you through choosing the right gem and the various aesthetic and technical considerations when putting together a bespoke piece.
Once the design is confirmed and modelled, the precious elements are taken from their raw form to their beautiful finished glory.
Sarah runs the business alongside her sister, Gillian Currie, who as a former Event Coordinator for the House for and Art Lover, is extremely skilled at managing multiple tasks and is key to keeping the rhythm in the studio and ensure all client projects are delivered. on the right track. Gillian is also responsible for running the business social media and website.
Alongside the duo are Nik, Igor and Erik who provide years of diamond setting and CAD modeling expertise.
Design appointments are available from Tuesday to Friday and some Saturdays and can be booked online through their website. They can also arrange phone or Zoom appointments for those who cannot visit and have worked with many clients as far away as Australia and Texas.
Website: www.brazenstudios.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brazenjewellery
Instagram: @brazenstudios
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0141 611 9133
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SHEILA FLEET JEWELRY
SHEILA Fleet OBE is one of Scotland’s leading designers of gold, silver and platinum jewellery.
After humble beginnings in a converted shed back in 1993, Sheila now employs a team of skilled artisans in her Workshop in Orkney, where all her jewelery is designed, made and shipped around the world .
From sea to sky, Sheila’s designs are inspired by the beautiful landscapes and history of Scotland, particularly Orkney, her island home. Discover designs inspired by Orkney’s Neolithic history such as Ogham, Long Stones and Lunar. For designs inspired by nature, explore the Honey Bee, Daisy and Sheila seasons collections!
All of Sheila’s collections start with a sketch before being made into three dimensional forms. Sheila’s jewelery is renowned for its vibrant enamel colours; enamel inspired by the seasons and the changing colors of Orkney’s seas, sky and landscape.
These colors are unique to Sheila Fleet Jewellery, and over a hundred have been created, including Sheila Pentland’s iconic Storm and Mill Sands enamels, alongside her vibrant Rainbow and Hot Pink. Many of Sheila’s designs are further enhanced with sparkling precious and semi-precious stones, each set by hand by our skilled jewellers.
Sheila Fleet is one of only two jewelers in the world authorized to make and sell Scottish Gold from the Cononish Gold Mine, Scotland’s only commercial gold mine. Scottish Gold comes from remote hills in the West of Scotland, near the village of Tyndrum.
If you would like to own a unique Sheila Fleet Scottish Gold design in exclusive 18ct yellow, white or rose gold, please contact us on +44 (0)1856 861 203 or email us at [email protected].
Sheila Fleet Jewelery remains a family business and has five retail locations across Scotland: two in Orkney—Orkwall Gallery in Orkney’s capital, and The Kirk Gallery & Café in Tankerness—as well as stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and St Andrews.
https://sheilafleet.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sheilafleetjewellery
https://www.instagram.com/sheilafleetjewellery/
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PARTNER
PARTNER renowned for its exquisitely crafted Scottish jewellery, with vibrant silver, gold and enamel designs. We pride ourselves on our advanced manufacturing processes.
Each piece of jewelery is proudly handcrafted in Orkney before being delivered to its new owners. Using the latest technology, alongside our skilled artisans, we make stunning pieces of jewelery that stand out for their beauty and craftsmanship.
Ortak not only presents a beloved back catalog but also presents our latest creations. Beyond this, we offer a bespoke customization service for our existing designs. Discover your piece with personalized enamel colours, or elevate it by adding diamonds or other precious stones to design a truly unique treasure. The possibilities are endless.
As the only Scottish jewelery manufacturer certified by the Responsible Jewelery Council, Ortak is at the forefront of sustainable and ethical jewelery production.
This prestigious certification is testament to our unwavering commitment to not only creating beautiful jewelery but also in a way that respects people and the planet.
Every design that emanates from Ortak is infused with this commitment, ensuring that our clients receive not just a piece of jewellery, but a symbol of responsible luxury and ethical beauty.
With Ortak, you’re not just buying jewellery; you embrace a legacy of Scottish craftsmanship, ethical manufacturing, and unparalleled beauty.’
Herald readers can get an exclusive 20% discount when shopping with Ortak online using code HERALD20.
The website to contact is: www.ortak.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ortak.Jewellery/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ortakjewellery/
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SHEILA KERR JEWELRY
SHEILA began her creative journey by returning to college to learn the art of silversmithing, progressing to goldsmithing.
Combining her background as a Business Management lecturer with her creativity, Sheila launched Sheila Kerr Jewelery in September 2011.
Sheila creates her designer jewelery in her studio on the banks of Irvine harbor in Ayrshire, Scotland.
She is inspired by the stunning landscapes and literature of Scotland and is passionate about what she does!
Sheila was recently runner-up for Jewelery Designer of the Year by the National Society of Jewellers.
All of Sheila’s precious metal jewelery features her Personal Hallmark stamped by Edinburgh’s renowned Assay Office.
Not only does the hallmark guarantee the quality of the precious metal, it also significantly increases the value of each piece of jewellery.
www.sheilakerrjewellery.com
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