Jeweller Emily Collins' forms are simple yet have intricate, fine detailing. Their deliberately soft surface texture becomes apparent on closer inspection. Her influences include ancient stone carving and traditional Indian jewellery. She has developed a striking range of jewellery that uses a combination of fine and sterling silver. This means that a piece will have both the pure brilliant whiteness of fine silver as well as the strength and durability of sterling silver. All elements of her jewellery are handmade, so each piece is always slightly different to the next and therefore unique. After studying for an MA in Silversmithing and Jewellery at the Royal College of Art in 2000 Emily went on to work at the internationally renowned Electrum Gallery in London. She now lives and works in leafy Hampshire with her husband and two children. Each individual element of her jewellery is completely hand made, no casting techniques are used. This means that each piece is slightly different to the next and therefore unique. Over time, within her practice, she has developed and created a range of jewellery that uses a combination of 999 and 925 silver alloys. Also known as fine and sterling silver. This is a carefully considered selection, unique to her work. Using each alloy's inherent attributes, means that each piece will have both the strength and durability of sterling silver, as well as the pure brilliant whiteness of fine silver that almost glitters in the light. Some of the making techniques Emily employs include cutting, filing, rolling, laminating and soldering.All the sterling silver and 18 ct gold used to make my work is 100% recycled, and all the gemstones Emily uses come from traceable sources and fair trade workshops. Ethical sourcing is a key part of my making story.Collections include 'Harlequin', 'Daisy' and 'Millefleurs' meaning a thousand flowers.Words often used to describe her work are, classic, elegant and refined."