stephen Grieve

Artist Statement

Iam a goldsmith, and jeweller creating finely finished pieces, mainly in Silver, but enhanced with gold and copper. Some can be statement pieces with others delicate and natural.

My inspiration comes from the raw beauty of melted silver, coupled with the patterns and shapes around us, both man-made and natural.

I use various working methods for example melting silver onto copper, to producing wonderful varied patterns. I like to texture twist and plait silver and use a hammer to shape and transform silver into a finish piece.

Ultimately, I aim to develop pieces that reflect, individuality, quality and finish.

Copper and Silver Sunburst necklace. This silver fold formed piece with a striking copper sunburst combined with a deep purple Amethyst.
Silvered Copper bangle. This is made by overlaying Silver on copper creating a wonderful organic textured piece.
Silvered Copper bangle. This is made by overlaying Silver on copper creating a wonderful organic textured piece.
A Silver twist. This unique silver bangle is flexible yet strong portraying fluidity and movement.
A Silver twist. This unique silver bangle is flexible yet strong portraying fluidity and movement.
Garnet and gold ring. This striking silver ring has been made using Garnet mounted in gold, complemented with gold granulation and then highly polished.
Garnet and gold ring. This striking silver ring has been made using Garnet mounted in gold, complemented with gold granulation and then highly polished.