I have always loved the form of the Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis. No matter what colour variation, I find the form elegant and graceful. The pale green tinged are a particular favourite, as indeed are other green flowers, so I made this for the GCDC awards 2025 using the delicately hued Magnesite semi precious stone to carve the petals and buds. The open flower is hinged at each petal base. Anodised Niobium is hand fabricated to form the centre adapted petal and set with lab grown sapphires and the whole is then held on a lightweight titanium frame.
I was grateful to have been awarded three awards for this piece at the 2025 GCDCawards.
Gold and The Goldsmiths’ Company award
Gold for Lapidary skills sponsored by C.W.Sellors
Silver for Louisa Guiness’ brief highlighting the use of patinated metals.
CREATIONS: Downy Feather Brooch | Moth Orchid Brooch | Mahonia Necklace | Mahonia Earrings | Maple Keys Cuff | Iris Cuff | Synthesis Earrings | Frosted Earrings | Leaf Litter Box | Rose Diamond Bangle | Single Pearl Rings | Bubbly Pearl Ring | Ametrine Ring | Ametrine ring