Dash
Anodised aluminium, stainless steel.
The Dash collection includes earrings, pendants and brooches made from anodised aluminium and stainless steel. It came about because of a pin I made for my father - a small homage to childhood memories of our fishing expeditions.
Dad is not usually a jewellery person but he loves his pin and wears it most days. With his encouragement, I decided to refine and expand the concept into a collection, deliberately referencing the lures we used to fish with, as well as dragonflies and of course the fish themselves. You might also notice hints of other influences such as native American design, feathers, ancient Egypt and Art Deco design. It’s always complex mix. The collection is predominantly earrings, which I’m a little bit obsessed with. They are a bold, bright “dash” of colour, designed to make you feel good.
Dad’s pin
Materials & Allergies
The ear wires are made of orthodontic steel, which is great for people with a nickel allergy, like myself. There are strict laws around the use of nickel and this metal, used to make braces, complies with EU regulations. It’s also extremely hardwearing and durable. Ear wires fasten at the back with a small, hooking mechanism, making them very secure. The anodised aluminium drops are screen printed with special pigments that are permanently embedded into the oxide layer, a bit like a tattoo on skin. Each colour is a separate piece so all the layers move independently of each other.
Care Instructions
Anodised Aluminium is very durable and will last forever if treated well.
Make sure to remove brooches from garments before putting them in the wash.
Avoid leaving your jewellery in direct sunlight for prolonged periods as this can cause colours to fade, especially reds. This is the nature of the dye and quite normal.
Stainless Steel will not tarnish like silver can.
Cleaning
To remove general dirt a grime, simply use an old toothbrush and warm soapy water, then rinse and dry. For stubborn oils and makeup, try using nail varnish remover on a cloth or a cotton bud, then wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.