Jean Scott-Moncrieff

My inspiration comes from the artefacts of ancient cultures - the complex patterns, textures and colours; the subtle patina of age and marks from tools used to make each object. All contribute to a unique beauty. I use traditional techniques and hand tools to work directly with the metal - piercing, hammering and shaping. Each piece is then hand-finished, giving it an heirloom quality. Simple lines and forms are enhanced with carefully selected gemstones including pearls, spinels, coloured diamonds and tourmalines.

Anti-Clastic Raising Of Hollow Forms Fusing Reticulation

2004 Commended Craftmanship And Design Award, Craft and Design Council.

Typography at London College of Printing Self-taught jeweller

Many private collections

Goldsmiths' Fair from 2004 - 2014 Dazzle from 2005 - 2014 Masters of Modern Jewellery at Beetles+Huxley 2013 and 2014

The Ring Book - Jinks McGrath, A&C Black, 2002 The Jeweller's Directory of Decorative Finishes by Jinks McGrath, Quarto 2004 The Jeweller's Directory of Gemstones by Judioth Crowe, Quarto 2006 Bangles and Bracelets by Amanda Doughty, A&C Black 2009