Meet The Maker – Jodie Hook

Jodie hook – Jeweller

Allegra silver hair clip

Silver Ribbon Knot Bracelet

Ribbon Loop Silver Ring

Ribbon Knot Silver Bangle

Meet The Maker – Sue Leslie

Sue Leslie – Artist

Sue lives in Hebden Bridge and has been making things since her childhood. She loves incorporating old books, envelopes, maps and other ephemera as well as her passion for stitching and origami into her work.

Butterfly book sculpture

After designing and making original stationery, table and venue decorations for her daughter’s wedding last year and recognising the need for a bespoke service, Sue launched ‘A Thousand Paper Wishes’.

Willow and paper rose wreaths

Her new business venture takes its name from the Japanese tradition of making 1000 paper cranes when a daughter gets married to bring good luck to the couple.

Hair comb

Sue makes a range of paper flowers combining beautiful papers, old books, maps and comics to create bouquets, corsages, hair decorations, table decorations and favours.

Bouquet of paper roses with handmade papers

She will work closely with a couple in order to incorporate their own papers, colour schemes and personalities into her bespoke creations.

Delicate paper daisy wreath

Heart Gallery loves Sue’s work and she is always coming up with new ideas for us.

Buttonhole

Sue will be at the launch of our Wedding Exhibition ‘I DO’ on Sunday 23 June to chat to you about your requirements so do come along to meet her if you are looking for something really different for your Wedding Day.

Personalised small rose keepsake

Meet The Maker – Jodie Hook

Jodie Hook - jeweller

Jodie has more than 14 years experience designing and making individual handmade jewellery.

Silver Ribbon Knot Tied Pendant

The talented designer studied Jewellery and Silversmithing at UCE in Birmingham until 2000 before going on to work for designer Scott Wilson in London for seven years. Here she created collections for trade shows including London Fashion Week and one off commission pieces for major fashion houses and celebrities including Julien MacDonald, Pringle, Frost French, Swarovski, Robbie Williams, Sugababes and Kylie.

Ribbon Knot Ring

Jodie then returned to Cardiff and in 2008 set up her own business.  2009 saw her establishing herself within galleries and shops throughout the UK. In September 2009 Jodie was thrilled to be awarded the Lonmin Design Innovation Award in the established designer category. Titled ‘Rollercoaster Earrings’ they speak for themselves, forming a continuous loop the twist and turn and loop the loop, made in platinum they are now added to the collection in silver including complimentary styles.

Ribbon Loop Earrings

The Wedding Collection – Ribbons – comprises a mix of silver, beautiful Swarovski crystal beads and pearls. Graphic clean lines feature strongly in Jodie’s work, whilst at the same time being fashionable and comfortable to wear. This range aims to give a bride a striking modern piece that will set her apart from the crowd.

Florence silver hair piece

The Ribbon Collection is inspired from the moment you unravel a roll of satin ribbon, it twists and loops, as you lift it a knot forms. Jodie manipulates the metal creating a light wearable adornment that looks beautiful from every angle.

Dahlia silver bracelet

Seraphina silver tiara

Heart Gallery adores Jodie’s current ranges and we are proud to have been carefully selected by Jodie to showcase her bridal pieces. Jodie creates wearable jewellery that makes a statement on and off the body.

Meet The Maker – Kimberley Selwood

Kimberley Selwood - jeweller

Inspired by floral organic forms, Kimberley’s beautiful designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns with delicate textures; creating unique contemporary jewellery.

Butterfly Effect Tornado Cuff

Butterfly Effect Stud Earrings

Bold and beautiful necklaces, dynamic cuffs and vibrant rings will add impact to any outfit.

Butterfly Effect Cloud Necklace

All Kimberley’s collections are hand made and crafted with exact care and attention to detail to create beautiful pieces. 

Silver bird studs

Kimberley also won the New Designers Goldsmiths Award for Jewellery and exhibited at many major exhibitions including International Jewellery London, Dazzle and London Fashion Week. 

Plume Swoop Pendant

Kimberley’s designs have been featured in a number of magazines including the prestigious Grazia hot list, Easy Living and Marie Claire so Heart Gallery is proud to have been carefully chosen by Kimberley to showcase her latest stunning pieces.

Butterfly Effect Flutter Ring

Butterfly Effect Twisted Charm Bangle

I really hope to see you in Heart Gallery soon; swooning over the craftsmanship of this beautiful butterfly range.

Meet The Maker – Helen Brice

Helen Brice - jeweller

Helen has been designing award winning jewellery since she created ‘Helen Brice Designs’ in 2000.

Helen Brice - Trio rings

Her newest collection ‘Precious’ co-ordinates the beautiful natural colouring of precious and semi-precious gemstones, with the warmth of White, Yellow & Rose Gold. Her outstanding ring designs are partnered with beautiful pendants, brooches and earrings in a stunning collection which effortlessly bridges the gap between contemporary and classical jewellery design.

Helen Brice - Meteor trio of golds

Meteor ring set with peridot and diamonds

With inspiration drawn from architectural details and celestial patterns, Helen has created a uniquely versatile collection which lends itself to be tailored to create bespoke jewellery incorporating sentimental gems for her customers.

Helen Brice - Element rings

The growing collection, which also includes wedding and engagement rings, can be produced to commission in Yellow/White/Rose Gold, 9ct & 18ct, as well as Sterling Silver or Platinum. Helen particularly enjoys designing bespoke pieces for individual clients and welcomes the opportunity to create new and innovative jewellery.

Precious gem set jewellery by Helen Brice

Heart Gallery is proud to showcase Helen’s stunning jewellery again in our Wedding Showcase five years after first meeting her. Helen’s unique design flair and creative use of gemstones has led to many delightful and inspiring jewellery commissions, which embrace both classical style and contemporary design. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, or just want to breathe new life into your inherited gemstones, through the creation of bespoke designed jewellery, we are more than happy to discuss any ideas so bob in to see Helen’s stunning range soon.

Round Meteor ring set with tsavorite garnet