Rill brooch, handmade by Kate Bajic in sterling silver with a stainless steel pin.

The Rill brooch is a beautiful sterling silver statement piece. The patterned surface has been chased onto the silver and is inspired by the rill lines seen in sand as the tide goes out. The silver has been given a whitened finish with the raised areas being burnished to catch the light. The brooch also has intricate patterning on the reverse side where the marks of hand chasing can be seen. It is securely fastened with a stainless steel pin.

Measurements: approx. 6.5x4cm

About the maker:

British jeweller Kate Bajic exhibits and sells her jewellery in the UK and internationally. She works from her home studio in North Leicestershire, drawing on a lifelong interest in the natural world as her main inspiration.

Through observation, photography and drawing, Kate translates aspects into her jewellery using traditional hand fabrication techniques. These include hand chasing patterns and piercing complex shapes. This gentle and involved approach allows slight imperfections created during the making process to bring a richness to her jewellery: something Kate celebrates and hopes brings a vibrancy to her work.