Contemporary Designer Jewellery by Debra Fallowfield

"I make handmade precious metal contemporary jewellery - from conception to completion, completely by hand. Stunning, urban, organic gold and silver. Chunky rings, wedding rings, and engagement rings. Powerful talismans for a modern age.."

Unusual offbeat designs are created in gold, silver and platinum often set with rare gemstones or diamonds - uncompromising workmanship and supreme attention to detail are Debra's trademarks.

Debra spent many years in Sydney and London studying the art form. Returning to New Zealand in 1997 she quickly gained a reputation as the "new kid on the block" with a style that differed greatly from what was on offer. Her work is now sought after world wide and favoured by celebrities, including Tilda Swinton, head actress in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", Andrew Adamson, director of Shrek, the All Blacks and many others.

Her work has been featured in such heavy weight publications such as BLACK, URBIS, LINO, MINDFOOD, VIVA, and SUNDAY magazine to name but a few.

"The beauty about Debra fallowfields jewellery is you know it is solely her that has created each piece from start to finish-no gimmicks,no "team" ,no sending designs offshore to be constructed,in turn it is her heart and soul and godamn hard work that makes this jewellery so unique - 100 miles away from the mass produced majority!"
*taken from a recent editorial article.

Although nearer art than jewellery she believes her work is to be worn, adored and adorned - not locked away in a glass case. "Rings are my forte", she says with a smile. "I love working with solid heavy gold and silver gaining textures and forms, yet still always giving the metal a smooth lustrous, sensual finish"

Signature pieces include bold "one of a kind" wedding bands in gold, set with diamonds or stones, wide, solid bangles with inspiring inscriptions and anything that pushes the boundaries of traditional jewellery. Inspiration for her work is as varied as her designs, Ancient civilisations, architecture, skate and dance culture - "I get a lot from everyday life-symbols, logo's, fashion what's on the street, urban decay as much as from New Zealand's vast and diverse landscape."

"I'm a gemini I like contradiction".. Unorthodox perhaps - but so is her work..

Debra welcomes enquiries to do commission work - specialising in creating one-off handmade wedding rings and engagement rings - each piece of jewellery unique and individual.

...A PERSONAL WORD FROM THE ARTIST

'Welcome to my website..

Take a good look around as things will change regularly-I enjoy change!I realise it's alway's difficult to show the tactile nature of jewellery in a 2-D image,but if you can imagine the most smoothest,solid jewellery that feels amazing on- then that will give you some idea of the organic,handmade essence of my work.

This is only a small selection of course!Just a wee taster...

As alway's I'm only too happy to answer any queries or questions you may have -and unlike a gallery owner or  jewellery shop assistant I ACTUALLY fully design and construct ALL my pieces..

Keeps things on a personal level-which I think in this age of technology is kind of nice!!

Warmest

DEB x