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I was first introduced to the world of hand made fine jewellery at the age of 15 by Mastercraftsman Richard Talman (RTFJ).

Falling in love with the art of handmade jewellery I spent afternoons after school and weekends in Richard's workshop. Familiarising myself with the traditional tools, equipment and learning the basic hand skills that are required to be able to work within the trade. I knew that this newly found love for jewellery would become a life long passion and was determined to pursue it from then on.

In 2012 at the age of 16, I enrolled in the newly founded pre-apprenticeship programme started by the prestigious Goldsmith's Company, one of the 12 livery companies in the City of London and a leading charity involved in the professional training of goldsmiths.

During the years of study at the Goldsmiths Centre, I was taught all the different aspects of the jewellery trade. From some of the best craftsmen in the industry. Ranging from polishing, diamond mounting, enamelling, stone setting, silversmithing, spinning, CAD and technical design. The course also allowed me the opportunity to take part in the UK Skills jewellery making competitions around the country and preparation for World Skills.

After completing the required year at the goldsmiths centre, I left with distinction. Having absorbed as much knowledge as possible, I returned to Richards company RTFJ to be classically trained and complete a 5-year indentured apprenticeship learning the old art of making bespoke fine jewellery, Fine-tuning my skills under the watchful eye of one of the best craftsmen in the country.

In March of 2018, I finalised my indentured apprenticeship at the age of 22 earning the Freedom of the City of London by service and was admitted into the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

From then until now I have strived to raise the already high standard of handcrafted jewellery England has to offer by creating unique high-quality bespoke pieces, pushing forward with inventiveness and creativity.

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