Show your appreciation for that special someone this Valentines Day with unique handcrafted gifts to show them that you know them. Go big or go home with our curation of matching jewellery sets and metalwork which are sure to light up the eyes of your loved one. Explore gifts for him and for her, with gift wrapping available in the gallery.
Work by Josef Koppmann, Marlene McKibbin,Norman Cherry, Daphne Krinos, Mara Irsara, Joel Degen, Kayo Saito, Faye Hall, Noon Mitchelhill, Emily Kidson, Lindsey Mann, Louise O'Neill, Rie Taniguchi and Catherine Hartley is on show in our Marylebone gallery and available online at caagallery.org.uk/
Opt for something dramatic by Josef Koppmann. These big, bold and imaginative jewellery pieces are characterised by minimalist, organic shapes, clear cut lines and matt textured surfaces. Koppmann chooses unusual and interesting stones such as Druzy agate, opals and aquamarines which, when combined with vibrant gold and cool silver, create an exciting interplay of light and shadow. Uniting traditional goldsmithing techniques and modern design elements in one-of-a-kind pieces, Koppmann's pieces are all grounded in impeccable craftsmanship and a concern for the comfort and delight of the wearer.
Refract the light in eye catching acrylic pieces by Marlene McKibbin. The acrylic is hand machined and dyed, with particular attention paid to the finish to allow the angle of refractive light to bounce through; simple structures reflect the unique and tactile qualities of the material. Her work is understated, elegant and effortlessly modern.
Gift a piece of silver tableware by Norman Cherry. Cherry's work has always been very much about materiality, the joy of the haptic process experienced through the exploration of materials and processes, very much informed by thorough historical, technical and visual research via the sheer sensuous experience of drawing.
Choose serene blues, aquamarines and agate with these elegant Daphne Krinos pieces. Several of Krinos' collections are designed using stones as a starting point, exploring different methods to hold them in order to show their best potential.
Go for something architectural, with this matching set by Mara Irsara. Her designs reflect geometric primordial shapes, through fine jewellery she creates bold expressions which illuminate the wearer.
Find something to be treasured forever with Joel Degen’s pieces. These are ‘constructed’ using 18ct gold or titanium rivets, rather than ‘sculpted’. The effect produced by the marriage of modern industrial methods with traditional metals, as well as the use of unorthodox approaches to construction, is reinforced by the cool, unfussy character of the design.
If you prefer more delicate natural shapes, choose Kayo Saito’s work, influenced by plants and organic forms, whose apparent fragility, structure and vital energy always arouse her creativity. Through carefully chosen materials and designs, Saito creates precious jewellery with intriguing sculptural forms and an unusual delicateness.
For something bold and bright, explore Faye Hall pieces, many of which are reversible allowing for multiple colour combinations. Hall's practice is currently anchored to exploring the joining of material qualities and colour combinations through embroidery and placement.
Find the perfect pair of cufflinks by Noon Mitchelhill, whose jewellery is absolutely for wearing. Noon produces uncomplicated pieces which allow both wearer and viewer to appreciate the beauty of simple elements.
Mix materials with matching pieces by Lindsey Mann, who creates collections of playful kinetic jewellery and objects which take a light-hearted look at her childhood memories.
Classically beautiful yet contemporary, Louise O'Neill's work is characterised by simplicity and purity of form. Her pieces are made from high carat golds and utilise precious and semi-precious stones. The formal simplicity of the pieces is complemented by sensitive implementation of a carefully considered colour palette.
Find something sentimental by Rie Taniguchi, who creates various life forms and draws inspiration freely from everything she sees, reads and hears. She has a particular affinity with animals and tells stories of extinction, survival and endangerment as well drawing on folklore: her creatures reinact tales from countless cultures. Taniguchi makes objects to both look at and wear.
Make a statement with Emily Kidson's colourful work in wood, laminate and precious metals. Sensitive use of colour is central to her work and is the backdrop to a minimal, modern aesthetic with areas of intricate detail. Old industrial cities and canal sides are particular influences, from tapered chimneys and pottery kilns to barges and water towers.
Curate playful combinations of shapes with Catherine Hartley, who is drawn to the intimate nature of jewellery and the way that it can be a vessel for memory, connection, and personal narrative. Harley makes pieces to be treasured and worn over many years or generations.
