There is something incredibly satisfying about making chains. I start with a length of wire, coil and cut rings and then join them together in patterns which are often centuries old. You'll find other items featuring maille combined with artisan lampwork or gemstones in the bracelets, necklaces and earrings sections as well.
Probably my most popular weave - a gorgeous and substantial Jens Pind Linkage in a tricolour sceme -this one uses three shades of copper with a simple bali hook clasp. This one measures 8 inches, but can be resized to fit almost anyone - a wonderful way of wearing copper to perhaps help ease any aches and pains. This is a perfect piece of jewellery for a man.
This bracelet can also be made in other tricolour options - including silver, bronze, brass or goldfill. Or, of course in three shades of gold/goldfill. Please contact me for more information.
The classic Full Persian weave - one of the most fluid and elegant patterns. In copper, with a Bali copper toggle, this one is large enough for a man at 7 3/4 inches. As with all my handmade chainmaille pieces, this can be resized for you, or created in other metals, including sterling silver, gold fill or 18k gold. Contact me for more information.
Possibly the most popular weave - and the one most people associate with maille jewellery - the classic Byzantine chain. This is a lovely heavy version - chunky enough to be worn by a man, but just as appropriate for a woman - this is a design that is perfect for a matched pair.
The one shown is in sterling silver, and measures 7 inches with a heavy squared hook clasp.
What a fun weave this is! Called shaggy loops, or flip flop weave, the rings rearrange themselves every time you move - and the shiny sterling silver catches the light perfectly. A very distracting piece - tortola is 7 1/2 inches long, and is designed to be worn slightly loose to get the full effect.
Have you guessed? This is my favourite weave. Jens Pind Linkage again, in a 6 in 1 version, which looks more delicate than the regular style. There's a lot of rings (over 750) in this one, and it drapes beautifully. Sterling silver with a simple trigger clasp and 24 inches long, this looks wonderful on its own, but could also be used for a special pendant or bead.
Simple, classic sterling silver in a Rhinos Snorting Drano weave. Inagua is a perfect 16" length and feels wonderfully substantial without being too heavy to wear all day. A truly versatile necklace that seems to go perfectly with just about anything. Like most maille pieces, inagua can be made to any length you require, please contact me for details.
