There is a wonderful kind of magic in meeting a client face-to-face at a makers market, especially when a shared appreciation for a particular bloom sparks an instant connection. She spotted an anemone carving amongst my display and immediately recognised the flower, it carried a profound, quiet significance for her. She asked if I could translate that symbol into a bespoke necklace featuring a sparkling diamond at its heart - a deeply personal tribute designed to keep a cherished presence close.

Constructed in one of my favourite colour palettes - bright silver, warm rose gold, white diamond, and dark oxidised contrast. I hand-carved the anemone petals and collet setting in wax. The rose gold setting features tiny milgrain beads around the rim for an extra layer of organic depth. The trickiest part of the build was the stamen: crafted from silver wire with individual hammered ends clustered tightly around the stone. To keep the dark oxide from spreading onto the white silver petals, the stamen was oxidised separately then the central setting riveted through to lock the cluster in place.