I have been drawn to silver for as long as I can remember.

My background in English literature, especially Old and Medieval texts, opened doors to distant times - stories, myths, relics and legends. These threads find their way into the pieces I make today.

After years in education, guiding others in their learning, I realised my hands were restless. Becoming a mother gave me pause, and in that quiet, Ornate Alchemy began to take shape - a slow, patient practice of making silver pieces that are one of a kind.

When I am not shaping metal or reading stories, I can usually be found wandering Scotland’s beaches, islands and mountains.

If you’d like to explore further, my journal is a space where I muse on silver, stones and the occasional story of the world around me.

Elaine

A woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, freckles, and a nose piercing, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a patterned black and white blouse and appears to be indoors near window blinds.

About me…

About my jewellery……

Whilst others chase the new, Ornate Alchemy looks to the past.

My jewellery draws on the strength and wisdom of those who have gone before.

Skills, symbols and stories are the gifts they left behind - let them guide us in the present.

  • Crafting is a human endeavour. Metal has been worked for thousands of years; hands passing skills through generations.

    I keep that tradition alive, shaping each piece manually with smithing tools and classic techniques.

    There is no mass production - just one person, at work, forming each piece with care.

  • Symbols carry power. They endure where other things fade, appearing across cultures and centuries.

    I am drawn to sacred symbols, especially those tied to the feminine.

    Timeless motifs, like the crescent moon, surface again and again, quietly shaping my work.

  • Stories are our lifeblood.

    With a background steeped in storytelling, I aim to let each piece speak.

    Silver and stone carry history. When worn they enter your story, becoming a talisman to accompany you through life.

Metal of the Moon…

My main collection is solid silver jewellery, made to worn and felt.

Each piece is melted, forged and shaped by my hand. The marks of the maker remain, the quiet signs of human touch.

I want my silver to feel like a relic from the past, yet be a reminder of connection in the present.

Nothing is cast: everything is made slowly, intentionally and uniquely.

Close-up of two small silver and clear quartz decorative talisman pendants with crescent moon symbols, resting on a black textured stone surface.
Two silver crescent moon pendants with engraved rays - one waxing, the other waning - set one above the other, isolated on black background.

…Treasures of the Earth

I also work with stones and crystals, natural gifts shaped over thousands of years.

Raw or simply cut, they carry the weight of time and the subtle energy of the Earth.

Set in sterling silver and adorned with ancient symbols, these pieces become personal talismans - companions through life, small reminders of history, presence and intention.