Sarah Louise McQuarrie
Sarah Louise McQuarrie is a Scottish maker based in London. She graduated in 2022 with a
BA (hons) in Silversmithing and Jewellery from the Glasgow School of Art.
In her practice, McQuarrie focuses on explorations of light, colour and reflectivity to turn
joyful memories into tangible objects. Sunsets and sunrises, fireworks and campfires,
cityscapes and seascapes – all form the basis of her inspiration. She uses layers of bio-resin
and transparent materials to create colourful components, which are set like precious stones
into highly polished silver structures, design to bounce natural light through the resin. By
blending vibrant colour and reflective surfaces, Sarah’s work is crafted to draw curiosity and
conversation between the wearer and the viewer.
BA (hons) in Silversmithing and Jewellery from the Glasgow School of Art.
In her practice, McQuarrie focuses on explorations of light, colour and reflectivity to turn
joyful memories into tangible objects. Sunsets and sunrises, fireworks and campfires,
cityscapes and seascapes – all form the basis of her inspiration. She uses layers of bio-resin
and transparent materials to create colourful components, which are set like precious stones
into highly polished silver structures, design to bounce natural light through the resin. By
blending vibrant colour and reflective surfaces, Sarah’s work is crafted to draw curiosity and
conversation between the wearer and the viewer.
Education
2019-2022 - BA (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery, Glasgow School of Art
2017-2019 - HND Jewellery Design, City of Glasgow College
2016-2017 - NC Jewellery Design, City of Glasgow College
Achievements
New Ashgate Rising Stars 2024
One to Watch - Bright Young Gems 2022
Shortlisted - Outstanding Student of the Year 2022
ACJ College Prize, 2022
Carole Harper Memorial Award, 2021
Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council, Gold & Bronze Awards, 2021
Worldskills UK Fine Jewellery National Finalist, 2019
2019-2022 - BA (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery, Glasgow School of Art
2017-2019 - HND Jewellery Design, City of Glasgow College
2016-2017 - NC Jewellery Design, City of Glasgow College
Achievements
New Ashgate Rising Stars 2024
One to Watch - Bright Young Gems 2022
Shortlisted - Outstanding Student of the Year 2022
ACJ College Prize, 2022
Carole Harper Memorial Award, 2021
Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council, Gold & Bronze Awards, 2021
Worldskills UK Fine Jewellery National Finalist, 2019

'Spectrum II', Brooch, Silver, Bio-resin, Acetate

'Waves', Ring, Silver, Bio-Resin, Dichroic Film, Pigment

'Planetarium', Necklace, Silver, Bio-Resin, Acetate, Waxed Cord