With a degree in Classical Studies, and strongly influenced by ancient history, surrealism and goth/steampunk imagery, she works to create jewellery that challenges one’s perspective of adornment. She works primarily in sterling silver, brass and bronze, with the regular addition of gemstones and pearls to provide contrast against the metalwork. Each piece is individually cut, shaped and textured with simple tools to ensure its uniqueness and organic quality.
Christine is inspired by movement, by abstract shapes, by themes of whimsy or darkness. She works to create pieces that evoke rich feelings, choosing to achieve deep personal connections with her jewelry rather than highlighting textbook techniques. Christine has been invited to create collections for three seasons of Vancouver Fashion Week and was asked by a noted LA stylist to send a collection of jewelry for celebrity red carpet events. Elle Canada said she was a designer to watch out for at Vancouver Fashion Week in September 2016. She has had her jewelry featured in published magazine fashion editorials, where it has been recognized for its uniqueness internationally in magazines in Italy, the US, and Ukraine.
“Spider”
Abstract sterling silver earrings with freshwater pearls. Dimensions: approx. 3” * 3.75”. Created for: Craft Council of British Columbia, “The Earring Show 2018”
Distressed 24 g sterling silver frame with hand-inscribed etching in black patina. 16 soldered 16 g sterling silver curved “tendrils” and three silver freshwater pearls per earring.
“Longing”
Flowing sterling silver ring with Herkimer Diamond. Dimensions: Silver wave floats over top of the hand to about 2”. Width is about 1.5”. Created for: Ivan Bitton Style House, Los Angelos, CA. Featured in XIOX Magazine, “Alien Nation” fashion editorial, Vol 2 Issue 9.
Single piece 24 g sterling silver formed into an abstract flowing wave that sits on the middle finger and floats over the top of the hand for comfort. Set with large nugget Herkimer Diamond. The ring is treated with a black patina and polished to a high sheen for a contrast of high points.
