Sand casting silver cockle shells and nature inspired jewellery with Anna @silvernutshell
Hello… it’s true, ever since I can remember I’ve had a love of nature.
As a child, I filled my pockets with shells and pebbles from the beach, as well as going blackberry picking with my grandparents. The memories of wearing a string of different shaped and coloured shells, or threading daisies together to make a pretty daisy chain to wear, are as clear today as they were then.
Inspired by the beautiful shapes of shells, botanicals, grasses, seeds, and fossils, I began to design and create sterling silver jewellery, using the wonders of the world around me as my source book. The aim was to preserve the essence of the organic shapes and textures in a precious metal. I’m a silver caster and I also use other techniques to recreate these natural pieces.
In 2020, I’ve challenged myself to find ways to reconnect more with nature and the beautiful landscape that I live in. I’ve foraged for leaves and pieces of bark and made silver rings; just experimental pieces for now. You can see more of these on my website https://silvernutshell.com/
I design and create my pieces using real shells, leaves, fossils and seedpods to make beautiful, handmade jewellery. And, my passion for nature doesn’t stop there. As a new brand, I am highly sensitive to our impact on the planet so sustainability and responsible sourcing is at the heart of everything that I do. When I say I … of course I mean we, because every customer, follower and small business that I support is part of my tribe. Please join me @silvernutshell on Instagram and Facebook.
Thanks for being here and I hope you’ll join me for what will be an exciting, creative journey. If you like my Silver Nutshell Etsy Shop please ‘like’ it :)
Anna ~ Founder, Designer and Maker
