Dawn Gear

Contemporary earrings using sterling silver filigree and colourful wire crochet techniques.
I am currently selling online with The British Craft House, showcasing handcrafted and original designs from all over Great Britain. Do visit my shop at www.thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/shop/dawn-gear-jewellery
This jewellery is created at my home studio in The New Forest, inspired by my colourful garden and assisted by my two cats!
Constantly trying new techniques and materials to combine with my love of silversmithing, I particularly love making contemporary and unusual earrings.
In recent years I have experimented with fabric techniques in wire, using crochet, lace and knit with either sterling silver or enamelled copper. The wire creates modern, lightweight, fun earrings in a wonderful range of colours. It also allows for more sculptural and dramatic three-dimensional shapes, and can be combined with silver and semi-precious gemstones.
This manipulation of wire has led me to the amazing art of silver filigree. Learning and experimenting with this new skill is a joy.
I love the opportunities new materials give to expand design opportunities, add colour and texture to my jewellery.
Constantly trying new techniques and materials to combine with my love of silversmithing, I particularly love making contemporary and unusual earrings.
In recent years I have experimented with fabric techniques in wire, using crochet, lace and knit with either sterling silver or enamelled copper. The wire creates modern, lightweight, fun earrings in a wonderful range of colours. It also allows for more sculptural and dramatic three-dimensional shapes, and can be combined with silver and semi-precious gemstones.
This manipulation of wire has led me to the amazing art of silver filigree. Learning and experimenting with this new skill is a joy.
I love the opportunities new materials give to expand design opportunities, add colour and texture to my jewellery.

Sterling silver filigree with amethyst

Silver crochet with spinels

Filigree and crochet selection