A jeweller and silversmith for over 20 years, I work from my own studio creating commissioned pieces in silver, gold and platinum. I am also a qualified gemmologist and diamond grader and specialise in making stone set jewellery, particularly with opals that I carve myself.

Past commissions have been very diverse, from tiaras and diamond studded suspender belts, to silver walking stick handles and church wafer trays. Your own jewellery can be melted down and re-designed to create new pieces.

On my web-site are five of my collections of designer jewellery in silver and gold, and an “events” page listing the fairs and exhibitions in the forthcoming year.

A recent venture is that I have begun one-to-one jewellery tuition weekends at my studio. The courses are suitable for complete beginners, and also graduate students who wish to learn further skills. There are two workbenches so there is room for couples who wish to make each others wedding rings.

Resumé of experience:

• Diploma in Silversmithing, City of London Polytechnic. 1979
• City and Guilds of London Advanced Silversmithing.1978
• Johnson Matthey Silver Award, Commended. 1978
• Fellow of the Gemmological Association F.G.A. 1977
• Gemmological Association Diamond Certificate. 1978

I also worked for Cartier of New Bond Street for two years in their gemstone and diamond department 1977-79.

Contact Yvonne Chadderton

Email: yvonne.chadderton@virgin.net
Website: www.yc-jewellery.co.uk