Rhiannon
"One day during the early 1970s I chanced upon an exhibition in London where some of the finest Celtic artefacts from Britain and Europe had been collected and displayed together. At that time Celtic art was not as familiar or as popular as it is today, and such exhibitions were rare.
I was stunned by the outstanding quality of the designs, and by the exquisite workmanship in stone and metal, which was easily comparable to that of ancient Greece or Egypt. The gallery was full of people of all nationalities, overawed by the work of these ancient artists, some of which was over 3000 years old.
I was inspired by the exhibition, and I felt compelled to continue the work of those generations of dedicated craftspeople, producing new work within the same ancient tradition. Having chosen precious metals as my medium, I set about learning the necessary skills..."
All of Rhiannon's jewellery is made by hand, in pretty much the very same workshops she has been using since 1971. Rhiannon guarantees that all of her designs are her own -- she has never used Celtic Art 'Source Books' -- and that there is no imported or machine-made jewellery .
Rhiannon's designs are inspired by the beautiful landscape of Wales, and also by the fabulous Welsh and Celtic legends. More recent designs offer a modern spin on 'traditional' Celtic knotwork. Her work is distinctive and widely recognised for its high quality, leading to many prestigious commissions.