Paula Wilkinson Jewellery

Paula WIlkinson

Paula Wilkinson is an independent silversmith and jewellery maker based near Stratford-upon-Avon. Paula studied Silversmithing at Warwickshire College in Leamington Spa, where she fell in love with the art of jewellery making. After discovering her passion for working with metal, particularly silver, she invested in some tools so she could continue developing her metal smithing skills and working on her creations.

Creativity is Paula’s passion and a little bit of her soul goes into each and every piece. She loves crafting unique pieces of jewellery by hand, and no two pieces will ever be identical due to the processes involved in their creation. Made from recycled solid sterling silver, some items also include semi-precious gemstones, copper, brass or enamels to add colour to the design. Please see individual listings for the materials used in specific pieces.

Paula draws inspiration from nature, plants, art, antiques, music, performing arts, and sometimes from her cats, but mostly from the beauty in the materials themselves - coloured gemstones and metals (silver and sometimes copper and brass). From the moment an idea appears in her mind’s eye, the process begins with creative problem solving, considering how the design can be constructed and what materials will be included. The jewellery making process can be challenging, with sawing, soldering, etching, enamelling, stone setting and polishing requiring great skill and patience, but it is immensely satisfying and rewarding when an imagined design becomes a completed piece of jewellery.

Unique Handmade Silver Jewellery

Paula Wilkinson Jewellery is created by hand using traditional silversmithing tools and techniques. Paula personally designs and creates every piece of jewellery in her studio. Designed for extraordinary people who like something a little different, maybe even a bit quirky. Unusual artisan jewellery that does not conform to the latest fashion fads, is not run-of-the-mill, but will add a unique element to your look, and resonate with your own inimitable personality and style. Made using only the best materials, sterling silver and good quality gemstones, each handmade piece has its own character and charm that will be endlessly enjoyed by the wearer.

Hallmarking

In accordance with UK law (The Hallmarking Act 1973), if the total weight of a piece of sterling silver jewellery is below 7.78g there is no requirement for it to be hallmarked by an Assay Office. All Paula Wilkinson Jewellery pieces fall within this category and are not hallmarked in order to keep prices affordable.

Ethically Sourced Materials

All the silver used in Paula Wilkinson Jewellery is purchased in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and is produced using 100% recycled silver, equal in quality to unrecycled precious metals but kinder to the environment.

Delivery

Delivery is free to UK addresses. All orders are sent with Royal Mail 1st Class. Your jewellery will be delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is made from recycled materials and is fully recyclable, keeping your jewellery safe while staying kind to the environment.