An association of Cornwall's finest craft makers
SELECTED MAKER
Karensa, Rose
Jewellery
My jewellery is about exploration and discovery using ancient techniques in contemporary design and combining new materials, stones and precious metals in innovative ways.
I studied for my BA(hons) Fine Art/Jewellery at Portsmouth and went on to study for my MA in Silversmithing & Jewellery at Leicester where I was commissioned by Goldsmiths Hall to explore the potential of the ‘hardenable silver alloy’.
I started my career in Fine Art Painting and still find colour is a major influence in my jewellery work today. Walking the moors and the coastal paths of Cornwall I absorb the subtle hues of the sea and landscape which I then translate through my jewellery.
To incorporate colour into my designs I often use enamel, adding vibrancy into semi hidden areas. Niobium is one of the rare metals that I use in combination with precious metals to add contrast with deep blues and greys.
Much of my inspiration comes from the beautiful precious and semi precious stones and pearls I source and around which I design unique pieces of jewellery.
The ‘Celebratory Spoons’ are designed to celebrate the birth of a child or Christening, a wedding or anniversary, or for that extra special gift or occasion. Each spoon is designed to be functional, from babies 1st spoon to egg spoon, salt & pepper spoon to jam or pickle spoon.
I also work to commission, designing exclusive jewellery, including engagement and wedding rings and have also been commissioned to make a silver trophy by Model Engineer Magazine.