Na Mara
Lyndsay’s collection, ‘Na Mara’ (Gaelic for ‘of the sea’), arose after visits to Scottish beaches, where she was captured by messy compositions of debris left by the tides.
Drawing is central to her process, used to develop abstract impressions from the landscape. Based on the drawn-line, her jewellery varies with each iteration, expressing the shifting nature of the coast. Many of her pieces are non-matching, with their own distinct pattern; as with a drawing, each is unique.
Lyndsay Fairley
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sterling Silver and Black Enamel Inlay Rings, Lyndsay FairleyThe design has been hand carved in wax before being cast, drawing on abstract impressions of the Scottish East Coast. The design is intentionally different each time, in order to create a piece unique to the wearer.
Cylindrical Sterling Silver and Enamel Inlay Stud Earrings, Lyndsay FairleyCylindrical stud drop earrings, which are tube-riveted to create playful movement when worn. The inlaid pattern is created by first photoetching using my own original drawings and then enamelling. The configuration of this design is unique each time, meaning that no two earrings are the same, even within a pair.
Silver and Black Abstract Enamel Drop Earrings, Lyndsay FairleyCylindrical drop earrings, each with individual abstract pattern. The design is created by photoetching with my own original drawings, before being hand drawn into tube, and then enamelled (champlevé). The findings are also riveted to move when worn.
Non-identical Intricate Silver Sketch Studs with Black Patina, Lyndsay FairleyNon-identical earrings based on abstract drawings of transient flotsam and jetsam washed up on the Scottish coast. To keep the same spontaneity of the subject matter, the forms of the silver elements and pattern laid out each time is different, creating a unique pair of earrings for every wearer.
Contemporary Asymmetric Statement Silver and Onyx Brooch, Lyndsay FairleyThe surface of this brooch is inlaid with a pattern of gilding metal, with a patina that alters the metal so that it turns to a contrasting black. Reverse set cabochon stones create hidden details at the ends of the tube.
Black and Silver patinated Long Tubular Earrings, Lyndsay FairleyStriking, elegant long drop tubular earrings, riveted to hang and move well. Unique inlay pattern stands out against the black patinated forms, inspired by the shapes of beach finds.
Non-Identical Sterling Silver Sketch Stud Earrings, Lyndsay FairleySilver sketch non-identical stud earrings, reflecting the maker’s love of the drawn line and passion for mark-making. Matte finish with a shiny burnished edge to catch the light; a unique contemporary design.
Long Paper-White Silver Stud Earrings, Lyndsay FairleyHollow-form silver curl studs, subtly asymmetrical to create a unique pair of earrings each time. Matte finish with a paper-white patina and a burnished edge, a detail that catches the light when worn. Based on impressions from the Scottish Coast.
Long silver Earrings with Inlaid Copper Pattern, Brenda RoseteEarrings created using a technique of wire inlay I have developed to create pattern with mixed metals, in a design inspired by my own abstract drawings of the Scottish coast. Once the unique pattern has been laid down on sheet, it is hand drawn into tube to create lightweight hollow forms.
Tactile Silver Curl stud Earrings with Black Patina, Brenda RoseteSubtly textured silver stud earrings, with a blackened oxidised finish for a graphic contemporary look. Subtly asymmetrical earrings with a shiny burnished edge that catches the light when worn.