Jude Karnon Jewellery

General information

I started making jewellery in September 2008 when I enrolled on a course run by West Herts College. I didn’t like it at first as I found it difficult and thought I wasn’t very creative but being the stubborn old bag that I am I persevered, and with time, became quite good at it.

7 years on and I had an opportunity to make my hobby my business and with much enjoyment set up my workshop, bought my tools and spread the word.

I love creating statement pieces (also described as 'chunky)' but equally a delicate piece of jewellery gives me so much pleasure to make.

I love textures in silver and a hammered finish looks great but is also satisfying to achieve!

I love two coloured pieces - brass on silver is a favourite.

I have a strong belief that similar to clothes, there are certain styles of jewellery that suits certain shapes and sizes and I endeavour to create a piece that will suit each beautiful individual.

Finding out about my customers is a key aspect of designing bespoke jewellery as I encapsulate all their characteristics and personality to create a very special piece.

I love gems. Fact! Studying Gemmology supports my business as I am gaining knowledge on gems and how to treat them.

The biggest and proudest element to my enterprise is having my own hallmark - this to me says I have arrived!