Christine Kaltoft – Jeweller
Christine designs and makes graphic contemporary jewellery and works mostly in fine gold and silver wires, sometimes including elements of wood. Her techniques include soldering, welding, and forging.
Silver necklace from the Nest Collection
Christine’s inspiration comes from the movements and sounds she comes across. She captures these moments with quick sketches and later creates jewellery that conveys the energy of the experience, resulting in jewellery that bursts or flows, is simple and elegant, or complex and layered. Her pet hens, and the wild birds that had flooded into her garden once her ancient cats had died, have begun to emerge in her work.
‘Golden Egg necklace’, silver, walnut, 18 carat gold
Tiny nest studs, oxidised silver & 18 carat gold
Christine’s latest work is inspired by the garden in her new home in Bruton. The rolling hills and valleys, amazing skies, birds and plants all make an appearance.
Nest rings and nest capsule ring
Flock necklace, oxidised silver & 18 carat gold
Making one-off brooches as seminal pieces, the rest of the collection followed. Exuberant, light, and graphic. Christine’s jewellery is made to be worn: little signals that the wearer cares about objects with meaning and provenance.
Sprig necklace, oxidised silver and gold plated silver
Walnut sprig pendants, silver, walnut, & 18 carat gold
Heart Gallery is proud to showcase Christine’s Nest collection in our Summer Showcase and hope that you get to call in to see it shortly.
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