Utilising a bakelite escutcheon plate as a canvas, or backdrop, a vintage gold brooch has been reframed, given a new life, with recognition of the skill of its original maker. Within the jewellery trade, most unwanted items are simply melted down. Jo felt the need to celebrate the work of the original maker, while creating a contemporary wearable piece. Hallmarked.
Materials: Repurposed 9ct bar brooch and Bakelite escutcheon plate and gold chain.
Pendant dimensions: 00 x 00 mm, necklace length: 00 cm / 00 inches.
A storyteller and a poet, a collagist and an artist, Jo Pond is based on the south edge of Derbyshire. She enjoys incorporating overlooked and everyday objects within her work, exploring the potential of traditional hand techniques and laser welding.